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Medical Transcription

Medical Transcription, Certificate

Program Details

A medical transcriptionist is a medical language specialist who prepares a variety of medical reports and documents for inclusion in patients' medical records. Medical transcriptionists must have a vast knowledge of the medical field and its associated terminology as well as a high degree of computer and written communication skills. Graduates of this program may be eligible to write the national exam for certified medical transcriptionists.

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Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the medical secretary, medical administrative secretary and emphasis area programs have employment opportunities in a variety of health care settings including, but not limited to, hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, government agencies, public health, home health agencies, long-term care facilities, and dental offices.

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Course Requirements

Medical Transcription, Certificate (28 Credits)

Course #	Course Name	Credit
Required
ADMM1170	Medical Transcription	3
ADMM2200	Med Lang Applications	3
ADMM2228	Advanced Medical Tran	3
ADMS1100	Keyboarding I	3
ADMS1102	Keyboarding II	3
ADMS1116	Business Communications	3
BIOL1004	Intro Anatomy & Phys	3
CPTR1020	Computer Essentials	2
HLTH1106	Medical Terminology	2
MKTG1108	Customer Relations Mgmt	3
Total Credits:     28

Approximate Cost

Medical Transcription, Certificate (28 Credits)

Amounts listed are estimated. Actual costs are subject to changes in purchasing agreements, curriculum, requirements, tuition and fees, local Internet fees, and whether or not your computer meets the minimum specifications. Fees, charges and policies are as of the publication date and subject to change.

Item	Cost Basis	Notes
* Admission fee	$20	One-time fee
Course books and supplies	$260	Estimated Per Term
Tuition	$199	Per Credit
Student Activity Fee	$1.50	Per Credit
Association Fee	$0.31	Per Credit
Technology Fee	$8.00	Per Credit
* Computer	$1500	Estimated One-time investment
Internet Access	$30	Estimated Per Month
* Other	$149	Microsoft Office 2007 Enterprise jEdition
Estimated Per Term Cost:	$1555	Based on 6 credits or 2 courses per term. Excludes (*) items, as one-time fees.
Cost to Complete Program:	$9426	Includes one-time costs. Assumes new computer purchase. If student already owns a computer that meets the minimum specs, the estimated cost should be reduced by $1500.