Certified Professional Medical Scribe (CPMS)® Online Training Course
The CPMS Online Training Course teaches the principles of being a medical scribe. The training provided will equip you with the skills and knowledge vital for success in the healthcare documentation field. Throughout the course, we will cover a diverse range of topics to build your proficiency and confidence.
When to enroll
This course is recommended for anyone who is beginning their clinical medical career or wants to earn the CPMS credential.
Value
AAPC trains over 20,000 new students annually for careers in medical billing and coding. Affirm your experience with employers and differentiate yourself as a certified professional medical scribe.
Education and experience
No work experience necessary. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and pathophysiology is recommended.
Course length
Self-paced: Average time to completion is two months or less. Four-month access to course materials with options for extensions.
Continuing education units (CEUs)
Receive 20 CEUs on successful completion. One-time use only.
Course syllabus
Financial options
Pay over time: Make easy monthly payments over 12, 18, or 24 months.
Course curriculum overview
The CPMS Online Training Course discusses documentation requirements, medical records accurately representing clinical encounters, and how to effectively communicate with providers. Regulations and compliance that affect medical scribes will also be discussed, along with clinical software tools. By the end of the course, you’ll be well versed in healthcare documentation and fully prepared to take the CPMS certification exam.
Medical scribe training objectives
Provide an overview of anatomy and medical terminology
Identify strategies for communicating with providers
Discuss fraud and abuse regulations
Identify HIPAA compliance practices
Learn to create documentation from provider comments
List the components of a medical record and medical record requirements
Discuss quality measures and how they affect documentation
Provide a basic understanding of coding and billing
Discuss scribe safety
What students are saying
I took the live online course offered by AAPC and it was worth every penny. I sent my instructor a thank you note today.
Vanessa Bontempi
The courses through AAPC are great and prepare you for the exam.
Pereza Corp
I took the online AAPC course. It was full of useful information and I passed my test the first time.
Danielle Ledford
Course bundle includes
In addition to the actual course of interactive online lectures, step-by-step coding processes, and all training needed to pass the exam, you’ll receive:
Online practice exam
A practice exam with 20 multiple-choice questions and one case study to help you determine your readiness for the CPMS exam.CPMS exam (a $499 value)
Your package includes two CPMS exam attempts.
Why train with AAPC?
Any credential you earn through us will be recognized worldwide. Our education is trusted globally, positioning AAPC as a leader in training and certification.
Train with the same experts who created the exams. Why study at an institution that bases its curriculum on AAPC’s when you can train directly with us?
Our exam pass rates are the highest in the industry. We provide the most trusted curriculum and top-rated training, resulting in exam pass rates that remain unmatched by other programs.
Join a network of over 275,000 members. We’re the world's largest training and credentialing organization for the business of healthcare. We’ll be here to support you every step of the way, through tools and resources, payment plans, CEUs, workshops, networking events, and more.