2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook (Unofficial)
Healthcare Documentation Specialist, CA
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CODE: HDS-CT | TOTAL CREDITS: 31 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible
This certificate is not intended for transfer to UNLV, UNR, or NSU. Some of the courses may be eligible for transfer depending on the policies of the institution you are transferring to. Students who wish to transfer should consult with their assigned advising unit.
ACADEMIC MAP: Map: CSN CA Healthcare Documentation Specialist
SCHOOL: School of Health Sciences
OPEN ENTRY
There may be specific requirements for this program. Contact the Program via the phone number and/or email address listed on the advisement sheet. Go to the Health Sciences Program Requirements page at csn.edu/health-sciences-program-requirements, click the “Open Entry Programs” tab, locate your program then click the “Important Information & Forms” link.
Note: Prospective students are expected to meet this program’s Essential Functions. To review the Essential Functions for this program, go to csn.edu/health-sciences-program-requirements, select your program, and click the link. Learners with a documented need for accommodation must contact the Disability Resources Center ( csn.edu/disability-resource-center).
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program are located at www.csn.edu/gainful-employment.
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.
COMPUTATION & HUMAN RELATIONS COMPONENTS
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Student Learning Outcomes
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Demonstrate entry level competencies in medical transcription as published by American Association for Medical Transcription. -
Demonstrate skills and abilities necessary to find employment in the field. -
Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and entry level competencies needed to gain employment as a medical transcriptionist. General Education Requirements
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 3
Communications (3-5 Credits)
Major Requirements
TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 28
Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in a Certificate of Achievement program will not count toward graduation requirements. |
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