Medical Transcriptionist

Program #311067

One Year Technical Diploma

Successful completion of this program qualifies the student for entry-level employment as a medical transcriptionist wherever transcription of medical material is required: hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices, nursing homes, specialty laboratories, transcription services and insurance companies. A medical transcriptionist must possess a thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, pathology and pharmacology. The status of certified medical transcriptionist (CMT) can be acquired upon completion of the required job experience and written examinations. Graduates of this program typically earn $32,800 to $35,700 per year. All credits for the Medical Transcriptionist program may be applied to the Medical Administrative Specialist Associate Degree program. In addition, many credits may be applied to the Administrative Assistant Associate Degree program.

Classes in Medical Transcriptionist

last updated: 07:15:19 AM Sep 7 2008

Following is a list of potential clases in the Medical Transcriptionist program. A list of program and graduation requirements (PDF) is available on the Medical Transcriptionist information page.

• Catalog # Class name
 
• 10501153 Body Structure & Function
   
• 10530182 Human Diseases for Hlth Profes
   
• 10106139 Keyboard Skillbuilding
   
• 10106178 Med Lang for Bus Prof 1
   
• 10106179 Med Lang for Bus Prof 2
   
• 10106166 Med Trans Technique/Procedures
   
• 10106173 Med Trans Virtual Practicum
   
• 10106165 Medical Office Procedures
   
• 10106170 Medical Transcription 1
   
• 10106171 Medical Transcription 2
   
• 10106190 Professional Development
   
• 10106108 Proofreading And Editing
   
• 10103137 Word - Beginning
   
• 10801195 Written Communication