Occupational Endorsement

The medical scribe occupational endorsement will prepare students to perform data input related to patient health care records for licensed healthcare providers in a wide variety of medical settings (e.g., hospitals, emergency medicine, primary care, urgent care, among many others). Students will be equipped with skills that maximize the efficiency and productivity of clinical care, enabling real-time clinical documentation and workflow efficiencies for their employers. Students will learn skills to maintain comprehensive and accurate electronic health records. They will be prepared to take the necessary certification exam for the Medical Scribe Certification and Aptitude Test (MSCAT) to acquire the Certified Medical Scribe Specialist (CMSS), a certification recognized by the American College of Medical Scribe Specialists.

Information on any of the allied health programs is available from the Allied Health Department at the Community and Technical College, PO Box 758040, Fairbanks, AK 99775;  by calling 907-455-2800; or by email at uaf-ctc@alaska.edu.

Minimum Requirements for Medical Scribe Occupational Endorsement: 17 credits

Community and Technical College
Allied Health
907-455-2800

Prerequisites:

• High school graduation or GED; ALEKS placement into HLTH F116; Accuplacer placement into or completion of WRTG F110; or permission of instructor.
• Student must be in good physical condition and have documentation of the following immunizations: two varicella, two MMR, three Hepatitis B vaccines and a two-step PPD within previous 12 months or titers to prove immunity to above diseases.

Complete the following admission requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old by the first day of the semester in which you are admitted.
• Students should complete the UAF application process.
• Complete FAFSA for financial aid, if needed.

Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.

Minimum Requirements for Medical Scribe Occupational Endorsement: 17 credits

Note: See your advisor if you are not sure which catalog year to use.