

Students are enrolled on a first come first served basis until classes are full.

In order to be eligible for enrollment, students must satisfy the prerequisite listed and file a program enrollment packet with the Health Sciences Division during designated enrollment periods. Failing or withdrawing from ALH 105A will require withdrawal from ALH 105B. In order to progress through the medical scribe courses, students must demonstrate competency in both the theory and clinical components. Externship (HEOC 94) scheduling commitments generally follow standard business hours Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Students must be prepared to complete HEOC 94 immediately following the completion of ALH 105B, or as placement allows. ALH 105B coursework must be completed in order to participate in HEOC 94. Students must obtain a minimum GPA of 2.0 with a grade of “C” or higher in ALL courses required of the program. Although not required, HIT 11 is recommended. Students must complete the 6 courses listed below for a total of 11 units in order to earn the Medical Scribe Specialist Certificate of Achievement. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as an individual and collaboratively as a team member to resolve challenges in a changing healthcare environment.Apply the knowledge and skills needed to perform entry-level competencies as a medical scribe specialist.Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be able to: This certificate program is not approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office, therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of completion. The skills and knowledge of a medical scribe may be applied in ambulatory care clinics, surgical centers, hospital settings, emergency departments, and other health care environments. Using both theory and clinical based learning, the program meets the training requirements for medical scribe as set forth by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Students will learn the fundamentals of the career, including medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, electronic health records, medico-legal rules and regulations, including HIPAA, and the essentials of medical billing and coding. This program is designed to train the individual to be a medical scribe specialist. To learn more about the program, please visit the Medical Scribe Certificate Program website. Certificate | SC Program: CL.3455 Program Overview
