Contact
American Healthcare Documentation Professionals GroupTM
415 Boston Turnpike, Suite 212
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
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:
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:
As an Allied Health Professional, adding the ability to scribe for clinicians can lead to many benefits including:
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.
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:
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$1,096.66**Payment upfront, via bank draft
The all-inclusive program fee covers everything a student needs to successfully complete this program, including:
Payment Options
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.
