Medical Scribe Courses

Online medical scribe certification with courses that provide thorough preparation for medical scribing. We offer education and certification in general scribing and specialties like Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care.

  

Medical Scribe Courses

General Medical Scribe Course Cost

General Medical Scribe Course

  • General scribe education for a variety of settings
  • General Medical scribe certification
Pediatric Medicine Scribe Course

Pediatric Medicine Scribe Course

  • Lessons that cover pediatric & adult medicine
  • Pediatric Medicine scribe certification
OBGYN Scribe Course

OB/GYN Medical Scribe Course

  • Specialized lessons for the OB/GYN setting
  • OB/GYN medical scribe certification
Emergency Medicine Medical Scribe Course

Emergency Medicine Scribe Course

  • Specialized lessons for the emergency department
  • Emergency Medicine scribe certification
Family Medicine Medical Scribe Course

Family Medicine Scribe Course

  • Specialized lessons related to primary care
  • Family Medicine scribe certification
Urgent Care Medical Scribe Course

Urgent Care Scribe Course

  • Lessons focused on the urgent care setting
  • Urgent Care scribe certification

Dermatology Scribe Course

  • Specialized lessons for dermatology
  • Dermatology scribe certification

Orthopedic Scribe Course

  • Specialized lessons related to orthopedics
  • Orthopedic scribe certification

Urology Scribe Course

  • Lessons focused on urology
  • Urology medical scribe certification
Cardiology Scribing Courses

Cardiology Scribe Course

  • Specialized lessons for cardiology
  • Cardiology scribe certification

Medical Scribe Certification Overview

100% Online

All courses can be completed from a computer, laptop or smartphone. All materials are included

learn at your own pace

Videos, quizzes and clinical practice scenarios help test your knowledge. You can start at any time

Medical scribe certification

Become a certified scribe to demonstrate your scribing knowledge to employers or schools

Professionalism

Learn how to behave in difficult and sensitive clinical situations prior to your first day on the job

Comprehensive Program

Our General and specialty courses are packaged together for well-rounded learning

Practice in Real-time

Listen to physician-patient encounters and practice scribing, then review with a scribe trainer

Scribe Certification

The Medical Scribes Training Institute Certification (MSTICTM) is awarded for each course completed, including the General Medical Scribe course. Become a certified scribe in one or more specialties with our course bundles. Each of our certificates comes with a unique identification number. You can provide this information to future employers or graduate schools and they can contact us to verify the authenticity of the certificate and your completion of the courses. This certificate is good for all states.

Medical Scribes Training Institute Certification (MSTICTM)

  • The Medical Scribes Training Institute Certification (MSTICTM) credential is earned by students who complete our General Medical Scribe course.
  • Specialty scribe certification is also available for students completing any of our specialty courses
  • Medical specialty scribe certification allows students to earn the best medical scribe certification for their situation and needs
  • Recognized in United States and Canada with students from all 50 states
  • Lifetime certification – no need to renew
  • Become certified in one week of full-time study or take up to 6 months – work at your own pace
  • Our certified hospital scribes work at some of the largest hospitals and healthcare networks

Medical Scribe Certification Programs and Cost

Medical Scribes Training Institute offers a variety of online certifications and examinations for medical scribes across several specialties. Everyone completes our General course first and then students are eligible to complete one or more specialty scribe training courses. All specialty courses are combined with the General course to form a two-course scribe training bundle. For example, our General Medical Scribe Certification costs $499. And our Emergency Medicine Scribe Certification two-course package is priced at $599. The General course takes about 30 hours to complete and you have 6 months access. Most specialty courses takes about 20 hours to complete. A list of our scribe certification packages with prices is displayed below.

Comprehensive Certification Program

All of our medical scribe training packages encompass the course, exam, and certificate for one affordable price. Everything you need to complete our training and become certified is included within our programs. We do not impose additional charges for the scribe certification examination or certificate. Upon successfully passing our examination, the issuance of your medical scribe certificate is at no cost and will be sent to you via email within seconds of your exam completion. You can also download the certificate from our training portal website. Our doctor scribe certification packages provide a quick, easy and cost-effective way to earn your medical scribe credentials.

Scribe Certification Curriculum and Training Content

Medical scribe certification equips individuals with essential skills and knowledge that are crucial for navigating the fast-paced medical environment. Through the certification process, scribes gain a good understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical charting, medical coding and billing, pharmacology and the intricacies of electronic health records (EHR) systems. This expertise allows them to effectively support physicians and other healthcare providers by ensuring that patient information is accurately recorded and readily accessible. As a result, certified scribes can contribute to improved patient outcomes by facilitating better communication and collaboration within the healthcare team. With certified scribes handling documentation tasks, healthcare providers can focus more on patient care rather than administrative duties.

Overview of our certification curriculum is below.

  • Scribe duties & scope of practice
  • Physician reimbursement
  • Medical terminology and abbreviations
  • Anatomy
  • Pathophysiology
  • Medical tests
  • Procedures
  • Pharmacology
  • Electronic medical records
  • Medical charting
  • Clinical scenarios
  • Patient privacy issues including HIPAA
  • Scribe certification exam

Detailed course outlines are available on each course page. Links to each course page are located in the section above.

Medical Scribe Certification Exam Details

The certification examination consists of 100 multiple choice questions. Students must achieve a score of 80% or higher to pass the certification exam. The questions are derived from the course material and quizzes. The examination has a time limit of three hours, with most participants finishing in around one hour. You are required to take the exam in a single session. It is a closed book examination. We have experienced very few failures among candidates. Nearly all individuals pass the scribe certification exam and receive their certificate on their initial attempt. If you do not succeed, you may retake the exam after one week of preparation.

Benefits of Medical Scribe Certification

Obtaining medical scribe certification provides a variety of advantages for individuals seeking careers in the healthcare sector. It improves comprehension of medical terminology and documentation methods, which are essential for skillfully documenting the patient visit into the electronic medical record. Pre-med and Pre-PA students compete for medical scribing positions and this certification not only confirms a scribe job applicant’s competencies but also enhances their job prospects in a competitive employment landscape. Frequently, employers will specify scribe certification as a requirement, and only those candidates who possess this certification will be considered for the role.

Additionally, obtaining certification can lead to improved job performance and efficiency. Certified scribes are adept at managing electronic health records and ensuring accurate documentation, which ultimately supports healthcare providers in delivering high-quality care. This proficiency can result in better patient outcomes and streamlined workflows within medical practices. With certified scribes handling documentation tasks, healthcare providers can focus more on patient care rather than administrative duties.

Scribe Certification Frequently Asked Questions

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No, there are no additional fees. You pay for the course one time and take the final exam after completing the lessons and quizzes. After passing the final exam, you will be awarded your certificate without any additional fees.

Anyone can take the course and there isn’t an application process. To register and begin the course, click one of the “Buy Now” buttons on this page. After you register and pay for the course, you can begin the course and work at your own pace. The course is 100% online.

The Outpatient Clinic Masterclass is our most comprehensive scribing certification program. After purchasing this package, you are automatically enrolled in the General course and three specialty courses – Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine and Urgent Care. You’ll get lots of real-time scribing practice with specialized lessons and clinical scenarios. Upon completion, you will receive four course certificates! 

You will have 6 months from the date of purchase to complete all courses. Some people finish within several days. Others take much more time and complete the course(s) while studying for school or working.

All of our medical scribe courses are completely online and can be taken on a computer, laptop or smartphone. Instruction is provided through videos along with quizzes and additional study materials. You can take the course according to your schedule from anywhere with an internet connection.

All of our specialty scribe courses (e.g. Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Urgent Care, OB/GYN) are packaged with our General Medical Scribe course. The General course provides a foundation of medical scribing and the specialty courses build off of this knowledge. For example, when purchasing the General + Emergency Medicine package, you are automatically enrolled in both courses. You will take the General course first and then the Emergency Medicine course. Upon completion, you will receive two course certificates and be a certified General Medical Scribe and a certified Emergency Medicine Scribe.

Three course packages are available for medical specialties where there is significant overlap. For example, you will see similar types of conditions in the emergency room and urgent care clinic. In some cases, patients will be sent to the ER after being seen at urgent care. By bundling the Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care courses, you will receive instruction on common ER situations and non-life-threatening clinical situations you are likely to see in the ER and urgent care clinic.

Depending on the scribe course you purchase, you may have the option of adding extra clinical practice scenarios to supplement your learning. These example cases are a great resource to help you perfect your medical chart documentation skills and learn more about how different types of doctors visits are conducted.

Alternatively, the most scribing practice and best preparation comes from our Outpatient Clinic Masterclass.