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.
Medical transcriptionists work in a variety of settings. These include hospitals, doctors’ offices, medical schools, health and wellness centers and private practices. It is also possible to work remotely if you have the right equipment. Medical transcriptionists spend most of their work hours sitting alone at a computer, listening to recordings through headphones. They might occasionally be required to travel with a team and use their skills for a specific medical case.
Admission to the Career Studies Certificate program is based upon the general requirements for admission to the college.
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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| Or ENG 111 2 | College Composition | ||||
| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 12 | 0 | 12 | ||
Certificate Earned!
Complete two more semesters and you can have a degree in Health Information Management.