Medical Transcription - Technical Certificate of Credit

The Medical Transcription TCC program is designed for those participants seeking entry-level employment as a medical transcriptionist. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain and upgrade present knowledge and skills. Completion of the program of study leads to a certificate in Medical Transcription.

PROGRAM LENGTH
A minimum of 30 credit hours is required for graduation. A full time student can expect to complete the program in 2 - 3 quarters.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
A graduate may find employment as a medical transcriptionist or in related employment.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Age: Applicant must be 16 years or older.
Education: A high school diploma/GED is required.
Program Acceptance/Placement: Applicant must achieve program ready or provisional scores on the ASSET placement test (or submit acceptable SAT/ACT scores.) Applicants who do not attain the minimum scores may take refresher/remedial instruction in order to meet admissions requirements.

CURRICULUM

Course # Course Title Credit Hrs

ENG 111 Business English 5
BUS 101 Beginning Document Processing 5
BUS 108 Word Processing 7
AHS 101 Anatomy and Physiology 5
AHS 109 Medical Terminology for Allied Health Services 3
BUS 213 Medical Document Processing/Transcription 5