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Medical Transcription Certificate Curriculum
Medical Transcription
Certificate of Proficiency
30705
Advisors:
Robert
Richman
Mayuree
Siripoon
This program prepares you for an entry-level position
as a medical transcriptionist. Emphasis is on the transcription of a wide
variety of medical communications from machine dictation and an introduction to
the terminology encountered in various medical specialties. A review of the
language skills of punctuation, spelling, editing, proofreading, and vocabulary
is stressed.
The following exit proficiencies are
required:
- EAC
COMPASS writing placement score of 85 or higher entered into your student
record or completion of ENG
100, Writing Fundamentals, or higher with a grade of "C" or better.
- EAC
COMPASS placement into MAT 077 or higher or completion of MAT 055, Basic
Math, or higher with a grade
of "C" or better.
Curriculum Requirements
Health Care Education Core
Requirements
| HCE 100 or
NUR 100 |
Basic Health Care Concepts
and Skills or
Nursing Assistant |
4 or 6 credits |
| HCE 101 |
Basic Life Support |
2 credits |
| HCE 112 |
Medical Terminology |
2 credits |
| HCE 114 |
Math for Medications |
2 credits |
| Total Health Care
Education
Core Requirements
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10 to 12 credits
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AIS 237 or
AIS 238 |
Word Processing Applications or
Advanced Office Applications |
3 credits |
| HCE 225 or
AIS 225 |
Medical Transcription
or
Medical Transcription |
3 credits |
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Total Minimum
Certificate Requirements
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16 to 18 credits
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To obtain this certificate, you must complete each required course with a grade
of "C" or better.
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