CSN CA Healthcare Documentation Specialist Map

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AREA OF STUDY (AOS): Health Sciences

JOB/EMPLOYMENT INFO: www.csn.edu/healtharea

CSN SCHOOL: School of Health Sciences

CSN DEPARTMENT: Department of Health Related Professions

WHO SHOULD USE THIS ACADEMIC MAP

This academic map should be used by CSN students who are completing the Healthcare Documentation Specialist, CA.

HOW THIS ACADEMIC MAP IS SET UP

The academic map is set up to show students the ideal path to completing the certificate in two (2) semesters. Students who cannot take the map’s recommended number of credits each semester will take longer to complete the degree, graduate and transfer.

CSN CA HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION SPECIALIST: DESCRIPTION

The Healthcare Documentation Specialist Program prepares students to become a healthcare documentation specialist. The program provides the basic knowledge, skills and understanding to transcribe clinical dictation and prepare patient documents with accuracy, clarity, consistency and timeliness while applying the professional and ethical conduct practices.

Semester #1 (14-16 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Communication (General Education) - Credits: 3-5:

ENG 100 or ENG 101 or ENG 110 or ENG 113

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: COT 200 - Word Processing I
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: HHP 123 - Introduction to the Human Body
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 1: HHP 124 - Introduction to the Human Body Computer Lab
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: HIT 118B - Language of Medicine
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Semester #2 (13 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: ENG 107 - Technical Communications I
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 2: HIT 119B - Introduction to Pharmacology and Laboratory Tests
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: HIT 120B - Beginning Healthcare Documentation
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: HIT 165B - Pathophysiology
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Semester #3 (4 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Click www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

Recommended Courses

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: HIT 122B - Advanced Healthcare Documentation