Medical Transcription

Overview

The Medical Transcription Concentration prepares students for entry-level employment as medical transcriptionists by providing the basic knowledge, understanding, and skills required to transcribe medical dictation with accuracy, clarity, and timelines, applying the principles of professional and ethical conduct.

Learning Objectives

Graduates with the Associate in Applied Science Degree in the Medical Transcription Program will function at an entry-level position in medical transcription. Among the specific learning objectives are:

• Ability to transcribe medical dictation with accuracy and speed required in the industry.
• Proofreading and editing skills needed for managing accuracy and quality of document production.
• Office Procedure skills in records management, electronic calculator operations, proper telephone techniques, methods for arranging travel and meetings, and transcription of physicians orders.
• Medical terminology for anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, oncology, radiology, surgery, and mental illness.
• Understanding of medical law and expected ethical behavior for individuals working in the healthcare field.
• Basic understanding of common disease processes including research of dictated terms so that transcriptionists can accurately proof dictation given to them.
• Basic understanding of pharmacology for the medical office.

Prerequisites

Algebra I, Biology, Keyboarding (25 WPM with 3 errors or fewer for 3-minute timing), and English Composition required.

Curriculum