American Healthcare Documentation Professionals Group

Becoming a Certified Medical Scribe Professional (CMSP™) is a revolutionary concept in modern medicine. Traditionally, a physician’s job focuses solely on direct patient contact and care. However, the Electronic Health Record (EHR) has created an overload of documentation and clerical responsibilities that slows physicians down and pulls them away from actual patient care. Therefore, to relieve the documentation overload, physicians across the country are turning to individuals with the Certified Medical Scribe Professionals (CMSP) credential to help them get back to doing what they love… providing the highest quality patient care!

American Healthcare Documentation Professionals Group’s Medical Billing and Coding Only program in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, prepares people to translate provider documentation into standardized medical codes and support compliant claims processing. The program covers medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic and procedural coding, insurance claims, reimbursement, and healthcare documentation workflows. It prepares graduates to pursue entry-level roles in medical billing, medical coding, claims processing, and patient account services, and qualifies completers to sit for the Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam administered by the National Healthcareer Association. Structured online instruction and applied learning activities deliver the training. Prior formal training in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology is expected for enrollment.

At a glance

• Format: Online
• Leads to: Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam administered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• Financial aid: available (per the school's page)

Medical Assistant Program - AHDPG

Empower your career in healthcare with the AHDPG Medical Assistant program. This comprehensive online training is meticulously designed to equip aspiring professionals with essential clinical skills, enabling them to efficiently manage administrative and clinical tasks, thereby supporting healthcare providers and significantly enhancing patient care. Graduates emerge prepared for diverse healthcare roles, ready to contribute meaningfully to the patient experience and streamline medical operations, positioning them for a rewarding future in a dynamic industry.

Program Details:

• Cost: 3754.80 USD
• Duration: 6 months (by allocating 10 to 15 hours per week)
• Schedule: Online program, self-paced study
• Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent
• Accreditations: National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
• Career Outcomes: Prepares students for diverse healthcare roles through training in medical assisting, phlebotomy, and electrocardiogram.

The Medical Scribe Certification Exam (MSCE™) was established in 2017 to advance the profession and highlight the growing contribution medical scribes supply to healthcare delivery. Earning the Certified Medical Scribe Professional (CMSP™) credential validates each candidate’s ability to accurately record encounters performed by providers, including the patient history, the physical observations of the exam, and the provider’s assessment and plan of care. Given the rapid growth of the medical scribe industry, a standardized approach to quality and accurate point-of-care documentation will enable physician workflow efficiencies. The operational improvements resulting from medical scribe use allow the physician to examine additional patients, spend more time at the patient’s bedside, and circumvent the physical barrier imposed by Electronic Health Records (EHRs). Earning your AMSP™/CMSP™ credential places you at the top of a blossoming community.

The course is designed to be completed in 12 months with approximately 20-25 hours of committed time each week. The amount of time to complete the course also depends on the amount of medical, English grammar, and typing experience a student may bring to the course. You will transcribe over 2100 minutes of dictation and over 800 reports in the AHDPG program. You will also have access to over 250 additional reports to enhance your learning experience if you wish to practice additional specialties.

This online training program teaches fundamental skills for managing a physician’s practice. This course will discuss the requirements of managing the revenue cycle, compliance regulations, human resources, health information, and general business processes that make practice management a challenging yet rewarding profession. The 17 lessons in this course cover the latest information on the design and management of the medical office. From developing the skills needed to succeed as a medical office manager to attracting and keeping the best staff, this course is a how-to guide for both a professional medical office manager or an individual interested in pursuing a position in medical office management.

American Healthcare Documentation Professionals Group’s Phlebotomy Technician Certification in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, prepares graduates to draw blood from patients in hospitals, blood centers, and similar facilities for analysis or other medical purposes. The program leads graduates to eligibility for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) credentialing exam administered by the National Healthcareer Association. The published page identifies the training program and its post-graduation exam pathway but does not provide a delivery format or duration. No admission requirements are stated.

Becoming a Registered or Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS or CHDS) is not a legal or regulatory requirement; however, it is a distinction looked upon favorably by many individuals and employers in the healthcare industry. To earn the Registered or Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist distinction requires an individual to graduate from an AHDI-approved Healthcare Documentation Specialist (MT) Training Program and successfully pass the RHDS or CHDS certification exam.