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Medical Language Specialist TCC
 


Program Description

The Medical Language Specialist program includes instruction in transcription, proofreading, and report analysis while applying medical terminology and computer application skills.

Length of Program
A maximum of 43 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 language specialist or in related employment.

Curriculum

Course # Title Credits
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers
3
ENG 111 Business English
5
AHS 100 Introduction to Anatomy
5
  OR
AHS 101 Anatomy and Physiology
5
  OR
BUS 212 Anatomy and Terminology
5
BUS 211 Medical Terminology
3
  OR
AHS 109 Medical Terminology for Health Science
3
MAS 112 Human Diseases
3
BUS 101 Beginning Document Processing
6
BUS 213 Medical Document Processing/Transcription
5
BUS 214 Advanced Medical Document Processing
5
BUS xxx Occupational-Guided Electives
6

 
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