Title: Module 2 Introduction: (CU1 M2) Methods of Charting - SOAP Notes
Course: SkillsCom CMA 111 16.0 > Section: Credit Unit 1 Module 2

In this Module, you will learn about the SOAP note.  It is an integral part of part of any medical record charting.  A SOAP note has a very specific structure which helps to ensure that charting is consistent, concise, and detailed enough. The SOAP note (an acronym for subjective, objective, assessment, and plan) is a method of documentation employed by health care providers to write out notes in a patient's chart.

Module Outcomes:

- Describe and discuss the structure of a SOAP note.