The Medical Transcription program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to transcribe various types of healthcare documents. Students are introduced to the healthcare record, transcription technology, standard practices, and style perspectives. They learn to transcribe documents related to all medical specialties. Students also learn how to edit medical documents transcribed by voice recognition devices.
Career Studies Certificate in Medical Transcriptionist
The career studies certificate is a two semester certificate.
First Year
First Semester
| Course # | Course Title | Lect. Hrs. | Lab Hrs. | Credits | Transfer |
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| AST 101 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| AST 160 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| HLT 145 | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||
| HIM 113 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| NAS 150 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 12 | 0 | 12 | ||
Second Semester
| Course # | Course Title | Lect. Hrs. | Lab Hrs. | Credits | Transfer |
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| AST 102 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| AST 141 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| AST 245 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| ENG 137 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 12 | 0 | 12 | ||
Certificate Earned!
Complete two more semesters and you can have a degree in Health Information Management.