Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist Program

Get extensive training in medical terminology, electronic health records, medico-legal regulations, and HIPAA. When you understand the basics of EHR and HIPAA regulations, you become hirable for a number of positions in healthcare — all of which can provide security, stability, and mobility.

The Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist program prepares students to work with confidential information in traditional office settings. The skills and knowledge students learn throughout the training may be applied in care clinics, surgical centers, hospital settings, and other healthcare environments.

What You'll Learn

History Of Medical Scribing
Medical scribing continues to evolve. We’ll fill you in on where the profession started, where it stands now, and where we expect it to be in the future.
Functions Of Electronic Health Records
Learn all about EHR — how they work, what they’re for, and why they’re valuable.
Basic Body Systems
We’ll walk you through all the basic body systems and provide an overview of standard terminology.
Communication Standards
Learn how to construct an accurate and organized HPI, which requires the use of medical terminology and appropriate phrasing as used in formal healthcare documentation.

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At A Glance

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Credits146 hours of instruction
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Average Completion Time6 months
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Cost$3,999
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LocationCareerStep (Partner)
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Modality100% online
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Admission CycleRolling Continuous

Program Details

The Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist program is completely online and provided by our partner, CareerStep. Once you are registered with CareerStep, your password and access information will be emailed to you. Through the CareerStep portal you will have access to:

Readings
Homework assignments
Quizzes / tests
Technical support
Discussion boards
One-on-one help from instructors
Additional resources

The Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist program includes the following topics / modules:

Introduction to Medical Terminology
Body Systems
Prefixes
Suffixes
Diagnostics & Abbreviations
Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
Cells, Tissues, and Systems
Skeletal & Muscle Systems
Integumentary Systems
Nervous Systems
Special Senses & Endocrine Systems
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Lymphatic & Immune Systems
Gastrointestinal System
Urinary System
Reproductive System
Pharmacology
Diagnostic Studies
Becoming a Medical Scribe (Introduction)
HIPAA for Medical Scribes
Medical Language and the Patient
Review of Systems (ROS)
Fundamentals of Patient Visit
Medical Decision Making
Scribe Documentation
Chart Guidelines for Reimbursement (ICD-10)
Basic Medication Review
Common Lab & Diagnostic Studies
Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Charting—Case Studies (Hands-On Activities)
Introduction to Electronic Health Records Career & Certification
Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act
Medical Records Management
Course Exam

The Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist program costs $3,999.

We understand that one of the biggest concerns tied to furthering your education is how to pay for it. To help, CSU Bakersfield and Career Step offer low tuition prices that provide big payoffs. We've also designed multiple tuition payment plans, allowing you to choose the funding option that best fits your needs.

We currently offer:

A discount when you choose to pay your tuition in a single payment
An interest-free, 3-month payment plan
A low interest, 12-month payment plan

For more information on tuition and funding options, please contact us at (877) 225-7151.

Note: Program is not eligible for FAFSA-based financial aid.

How to Enroll

To enroll in the Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist program at CSU Bakersfield, in partnership with CareerStep, complete the following steps:

Navigate to the CSUB CareerStep website
Click the ENROLL ONLINE button
Continue to CHECKOUT
Fill in required fields
Complete payment information or make payment arrangements

Need help enrolling? Call (877) 225-7151

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Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist Program