Using simulated case studies, this program provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge required to meet the needs of the medical community for skilled medical transcriptionists. Students apply theoretical knowledge to the accurate transcription, within a specified time limit, of complex medical reports and correspondence generated by the many medical specialties. Employment opportunities may include medical transcribers positions in hospital departments of Health Records, Diagnostic Imaging, and Pathology, in various medical clinics, or in private practice specialties and other community facilities, physicians offices, and online transcription companies. This certificate is available entirely through distance education.
Certificate Requirements:
OAD214 Medical Terminology
CMM125 College Communication I
MED115 Medical Transcription Styles and Practices
MED130 Medical Transcriptions Fundamentals
MED220 Medical Keyboarding
MED350 Beginning Medical Transcription
MED431 Medical Office Procedures
MED480 Advanced Medical Transcription
Electives (Choose Two)
MED240 Essentials of Health Records Management
OAD267 Medical Billing
MED263 Dental Terminology
