Medical Scribe Training for Allied Health Professionals

Career Outlook

Practicing Allied Health Professionals work on the front line and see first-hand how the changes in healthcare are impacting both the physician(s) and the practice you serve. Some of this impact may include:

  • Physicians seeing fewer patients
  • Physicians are not able to spend as much time with the patients they do see
  • Physicians working before and after shifts and on weekends—just to keep up!
  • Physician job dissatisfaction
  • Reduced billings/revenue
  • Patient dissatisfaction—physicians spending too much time on the computer and not on direct care

This unique program is designed specifically for the practicing allied health professional. We have the utmost respect for the existing knowledge, experience, and skills you have gained in your years as an allied health professional and believe you are the perfect solution to providers’ woes.

Allied Health Professionals make better scribes because they have:

  • More extensive training and experience with Anatomy and Physiology
  • More extensive training and experience with Medical Terminology
  • Committed to capturing the complete and accurate story for every patient
  • Committed to providing healthcare documentation services long-term

As an Allied Health Professional, adding the ability to scribe for clinicians can lead to many benefits including:

  • Increased compensation
  • Job security/stability
  • More active involvement as a member of the care team
  • Improved work environment

With the major changes going on in health care, adding the ability to act as a Certified Medical Scribe Professional (CMSPTM) is quickly becoming the norm!

Occupation Outlook

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, projected growth for Medical Records and Health Information Technicians is 9% from 2020 to 2030. The widespread use of electronic health records in the medical industry is expected to lead to an increase in demand for medical scribes who can manage and organize the information. The increase in demand also is the result of a growing need by physicians to find affordable and effective ways to offer more efficient care to patients and streamline processes.

See the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report for Medical Records and Health Information Specialists

Program Overview

Welcome to the Medical Scribe Training for Allied Health Professionals Online Program at AHDPG! This program is specifically designed for practicing Allied Health Professionals—such as medical assistants, medical transcriptionists, licensed vocational nurses, technicians, and others—who are ready to elevate their careers by adding the valuable and versatile skill set of medical scribing.

Who Should Enroll?

If you already have a solid foundation in Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, English Grammar, Computer Skills, and HIPAA compliance, this training program is your next career-building step. Whether you are looking to enhance your current role or expand your professional opportunities, the skills gained from this program will help you take your career to the next level.

Why Medical Scribing is a Stackable Career:

The role of a medical scribe is highly stackable, meaning that it complements and enhances a wide variety of healthcare roles. As an Allied Health Professional, adding medical scribe training to your resume opens doors for career growth, advancement, and increased earning potential. The skills you’ll acquire can be leveraged to move up in your current field or transition into new areas of healthcare, including medical coding, billing, office management, and even clinical roles that require expertise in Electronic Health Records (EHRs).

This program doesn’t just prepare you to step into a scribe role—it equips you with the tools to diversify your career and stay ahead in today’s evolving healthcare environment.

This program can be completed in less than two months by a student who can allocate 8 to 10 hours per week to their studies.

Summary of the information covered in this training program:

  • Introduction to How to Scribe
  • Scribe Overview
  • HIPAA for Scribes
  • Medical Language
  • Fundamental of Chief Complaint
  • Fundamentals of History
  • Fundamentals of ROS
  • Fundamentals of PMH/FH/SH
  • Fundamentals of PE
  • Fundamentals of Medical Decision
  • Scribe Documentation
  • Chart Elements
  • Medications
  • Procedures
  • Lab and Diagnostic
  • EHR
  • Hands-on Charting Practice
  • Final Exam
To qualify for enrollment each candidate must complete the Medical Scribe Readiness Assessment with a score of 80 or higher.

Certification

Students completing this program can sit for the Medical Scribe Certification Exam (MSCETM) administered by AHDPG and/or the Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) exam administered by the National HealthCareer Association.

  • All-inclusive Program Fee
    $1,006.62*
    *Payment upfront, via bank draft

The all-inclusive program fee covers everything a student needs to successfully complete this program, including:

  • Tuition
  • Textbooks
  • Materials
  • Course fee

Payment Options

  • Pay Up Front - 10% Tuition Discount
  • Military Discount - 10% Tuition Discount
  • Monthly FlexPay - Interest-free Installment Plan
  • Employer Sponsorship

This program qualifies for the MyCAA Tuition Assistance Program sponsored by the Department of Defense—a program designed for military spouses.

Crissy Harmon

Medical Scribe / Medical Office Management Program Instructor

Instructor Bio

Crissy’s career in healthcare began at the age of 21 after completing the North Mississippi Medical Center’s Medical Transcription program from Itawamba Community College on June 29, 2000. Crissy worked as a Medical Transcriptionist (now called Healthcare Documentation Specialist) until 2012. It was at that point Crissy discovered and made the transition into the exciting world of Medical Scribe. This new journey took Crissy from sitting at home for 12 years listening to doctors dictate to actually moving into the exam room alongside the clinician during the patient encounter. In Crissy’s own words “I was mesmerized. Where had this been all my life?”

Crissy moved quickly from scribing to training and then to managing the scribe program at her local hospital and before she knew it, she had worked her way into upper management. Following this Crissy, had the opportunity to implement and manage several scribe programs from Maryland to Miami. In 2015, the company was acquired by a larger scribe company and Crissy made the next transition into office administration. Crissy spent the next five years in office administration.

In March 2020, Crissy joined AHDPG. She brings a unique skill set to our team and the students. She has worked as an office manager dealing with the various aspects of regulations, billing & coding and can attest to how documentation ties it all together!

Crissy currently resides in Northeast Mississippi with her husband and three sons.

What Our Students Are Saying

Amber F.

“Yes, I did enjoy the course very much. I appreciate the level of guidance included in each section. I was able to navigate through the course with ease, so that made life a lot easier. Thank you all for that! I did learn quite a bit, which I have already been applying to my current position, and am very grateful for this experience! I will be recommending this program to my colleagues.”

Amber F.
Michiana Hematology-Oncology, PC

Lori-Ann

“I’ve enjoyed the course very much. I’ve gained a lot of insight into what it takes to scribe and I hope that I have the opportunity to find employment in the field soon. Thank you for your help and support throughout.”

Lori-Ann
Self-pay Student

Zoe H.

“I learned a lot during this course, and feel much more prepared to begin working as a scribe. Thank you so much!”

Zoe H.
Self-pay Student

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