Medical Transcriptionist Certificate

The purpose of the Medical Transcriptionist certificate is to provide a course of study for medical administrative assistant students to specialize in the area of medical transcription.

Employment opportunities are numerous in a variety of settings: hospitals and medical centers, clinic and group practices, radiology and pathology offices, government facilities, private and temporary agencies, and in home offices.

In addition to a choice of work settings, the medical transcriptionist can usually choose part-time or full-time employment and frequently flexible scheduling. Students should start fall term.

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Required Courses

Course #	Course Name	Credits
ADM157	Business English	3
BCA133	Word Processing Skill Dev. I	3
HSC120	Medical Terminology I	3
MTR120	Medical Transcription I	3
HSC121	Medical Terminology II	3
MTR121	Medical Transcription II	3
MAP532	Human Body-Health and Disease	3
MTR122	Medical Transcription III	3
Total credits required to complete this certificate		24

The majority of these credits are applicable to the Medical Office Specialist AAS degree.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Demonstrate competency in keyboarding, English & grammar, spelling and proofreading
• Operate word processing equipment efficiently to produce transcribed reports
• Ability to work independently and productively
• Ability to balance quantity and quality requirements

What Else Should I Consider about this Special Certificate?

• Keyboarding, proofreading, word processing and medical terminology skills are critical for success
• There is a shortage of qualified medical transcriptionists nationwide