Healthcare Documentation Specialist, CA (begins Jan. 1, 2026)

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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 (Begins Jan. 1, 2026)

SCHOOL: School of Health Sciences

DEPARTMENT: Department of Health Related Professions

AREA OF STUDY: 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

Computation: HIT 119B

Human Relations: HIT 122B

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate competence in English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling.
Demonstrate excellent listening skills.
Apply correct medical style to healthcare documentation and editing as defined by recognized national associations.
Operate word processing equipment along with dictation and transcription equipment.
Recognize and address potential ethical issues related to clinical documentation.

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.

ENG 107 - Technical Communications I
and HHP 123 - Introduction to the Human Body
and HHP 124 - Introduction to the Human Body Computer Lab
and HIT 118B - Language of Medicine
and HIT 119B - Introduction to Pharmacology and Laboratory Tests
and HIT 120B - Beginning Healthcare Documentation
and HIT 122B - Advanced Healthcare Documentation
and HIT 165B - Pathophysiology
and IS 101 - Introduction to Information Systems