Medical Scribe Certificate (C45400 C1)

The Medical Scribe Certificate prepares students to work with physicians and other medical practitioners to support documentation in the electronic health record.

A medical scribe works in a healthcare facility, helping to improve accuracy and efficiency in the recording of a patients' medical history. They do this through:

Documenting the physician-patient interaction
Taking notes during patient interviews
Entering information into the Electronic Medical Record
Writing notes that the physician has dictated

The goal is to ensure that the doctor can focus on the treatment of the patient, rather than on clerical work.

Students who complete this program may be eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Scribe Professional (CMSP) credential through the American Healthcare Documentation Professionals Group (AHDPG).

Course	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Credits
MED 121 - Medical Terminology I MED 121 - Medical Terminology I This course introduces prefixes, suffixes, and word roots used in the language of medicine. Topics include medical vocabulary and the terms that relate to the anatomy, physiology, pathological conditions, and treatment of selected systems. Upon completion, students should be able to pronounce, spell, and define medical terms as related to selected body systems and their pathological disorders. Class: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	3.00			3.00
MED 122 - Medical Terminology II MED 122 - Medical Terminology II This course is the second in a series of medical terminology courses. Topics include medical vocabulary and the terms that relate to the anatomy, physiology, pathological conditions, and treatment of selected systems. Upon completion, students should be able to pronounce, spell, and define medical terms as related to selected body systems and their pathological disorders. Prerequisites: Take MED-121 Class: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	3.00			3.00
MED 134 - Medical Transcription MED 134 - Medical Transcription This course provides the basic knowledge, understanding, and skills required to complete medical reports and transcribe medical dictation. Emphasis is placed on correct punctuation, capitalization, and spelling. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in medical transcription. Prerequisites: Take MED-121 Class: 2.00 Lab: 2.00 Credits: 3.00	2.00	2.00		3.00
MED 183 - Electronic Medical Records I MED 183 - Electronic Medical Records I This course introduces students to the design and creation of Electronic Methods Records using a variety of EMR models. Topics include historial background of electronic medical records, legal/ethical principles inherent to healthcare information, patient flow, scheduling, call processing and tasking using the EMR. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss the history of EMR, identify emerging issues, apply ethical principles, and use basic modules of an EMR. Corequisites: Take One: CIS-110, CIS-111 or OST-131 Class: 3.00 Lab: 2.00 Clinical: 3.00 Credits: 5.00	3.00	2.00	3.00	5.00
				Total: 14

*MED 121 is a pre-requisite to MED 122. These classes can be fast tracked in the summer.

*CIS 110 OR CIS 111 OR OST 131 - is a co-requisite to MED 183 and can be taken prior to or at the same time as this certificate program.

Important Information Regarding Certification

Individuals who take and pass the Medical Scribe Certification Exam (MSCE) and have less than 200 hours of direct medical scribe experience can earn the credential Apprentice Medical Scribe Professional (AMSP).

Individuals who take and pass the MSCE and have 200 hours of direct medical scribe experience earn the CMSP credential.

An AMSP candidate who eventually acquires 200 hours of direct medical scribe experience may request an update to the CMSP credential via our website, upon verification by their supervisor.

Application Process

This certificate program is only available to graduates who have at least a diploma in medical assisting OR students that are currently enrolled in their last semester of a medical assisting diploma program.
Applicants must complete the Residence and Johnston Community College application.
Official transcripts from high school and all colleges should be sent to the Registrars Office. Have graduated or will graduate from high school or the equivalent, as recognized by the State of North Carolina.
All foreign transcripts (secondary and post-secondary) must be evaluated by a Johnston Community College (JCC) recognized evaluation company at the student’s expense. For specific details, see International Transcript information in the College catalog.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Scores: (5-year limit on scores). If you graduated from a high school in the United States TOEFL scores are not required. For specific details, see International Student information on the College website or College catalog.
Submit a Medical Scribe Certificate application (obtained from the HS Student Navigator) to the Health Science (HS) Student Navigator at jcchealthprograms@johnstoncc.edu.

Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

NOTE: Neither federal law nor North Carolina law permits undocumented individuals or those with DACA (deferred action for childhood arrivals) classification to receive professional licenses. See 8 U.S.C. § 1621(a) and (c)(1)(A). This does not prevent a DACA student from enrolling in a Health Science program but will prohibit the student from receiving a professional license. In addition, State Board of Community College Code 1D-SBCC 400.2 Students lawfully present in the United States shall have priority over any undocumented immigrant in any class or program of study when capacity limitations exist.

The College reserves the right to change any restrictions or program requirements at any time. Every effort is made to provide a one-year notice however, changes or revisions that occur as the result of accreditation or approval body standards and criteria may be implemented with limited notice.