2021-2022 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

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2021-2022 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Medical Scribe, C1

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The Medical Scribe certificate 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.

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Program CIP Code: 51.0801

First Year

Prerequisite Semester

HPRS 1201 - Introduction to Health Professions Credits: 2
HPRS 1304 - Basic Health Profession Skills Credits: 3
MDCA 1313 - Medical Terminology Credits: 3
ITSC 1309 - Integrated Software Applications I Credits: 3

Semester Total: 11

First Semester ‐ Fall

MDCA 1409 - Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants Credits: 4
MDCA 1205 - Medical Law and Ethics Credits: 2
MDCA 1372 - Electronic Medical Record Documentation for Scribes Credits: 3
MDCA 1343 - Medical Insurance Credits: 3

Semester Total: 12

Second Semester ‐ Spring

MDCA 1265 - Practicum (or Field Experience) Medical/Clinical Assistant Credits: 2 (Capstone)

Semester Total: 2

Total Minimum Credits for the Level 1 Certificate: 25