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Medical Scribe Specialist
Award:
Two-Semester Diploma
Total Credits for Award:
32.00
Description:
The Medical Scribe program trains individuals to enter information into the electronic medical record at the direction of a physician or practitioner; charting in real time as the provider assesses and examines the patient. The scribe will ease documentation for physicians and allow them to focus on the care of the patient thus increasing the productivity and patient satisfaction in the medical office.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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MEDS 1230
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Healthcare Documentation
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5.00
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MEDS 1235
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Human Diseases
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3.00
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MEDS 1240
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Pharmacology and Lab for the Medical Office
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2.00
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MEDS 1710
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ICD-10-CM Coding
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3.00
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MEDS 1720
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CPT Coding
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3.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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16.00
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General Education Courses (7 Credits):
To complete the Medical Scribe Diploma, students are required to successfully complete BIOL 1127, BIOL 1128, and CMST 1010.
Students must have grades of “C” (2.0) or higher in all required coursework including BIOL 1127, BIOL 1128 and CMST 1010.
All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses, if applicable program electives, required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, and MnTC electives. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework.