Medical Transcription
Associate of Applied Science Degree

Advisor: Deborah Newton

This program is offered completely on-line.

Medical Transcriptionists are part of the healthcare team, working primarily with medical documents and reports. Upon completion of the program, students have the skills and knowledge necessary to perform as entry-level transcriptionists.

Outcomes - Graduates are prepared to:

• Use current word processing software efficiently and effectively, including developing and utilizing macros and shortcuts;
  
  
• Use medical language appropriately and understand anatomy, physiology, pharamacology, pathophysiology, laboratory tests, and diagnostic tests;
  
  
• Spell, proofread, and use correct grammar, punctuation, and syntax in medical reports;
  
  
• Understand HIPPA and follow guidelines to protect patient confidentiality and patient records;
  
  
• Transcribe reports for a variety of speciality areas, thereby increasing understanding of medical language and procedures for those specialty areas;
  
  
• Practice transcribing reports from doctors who are not native English speakers; and
  
  
• Use medical references appropriately and efficiently, particularly the AAMT Book of Style.
  
  
  
  

Estimated Resident Program Cost:

Tuition and Fees	$5999
Application Fee	$30
Lab Fees	$90
Books/Supplies	$1800
TOTAL:	$7919

A grade of “C-” or above must be achieved in all courses to advance and graduate from the program.

Fall Semester 1

Course	No.	Title	Credits
AH	185	Basic Medical Terminology	3+
CIT	110	Introduction to Computers	3+
ENGL	121**	Composition I	3+
MATH	103**	Introduction to Algebra OR
MATH	104**	Business Mathematics	4+
OO	107	Keyboarding Basics	3+
		SUBTOTAL	16

 

Spring Semester 1

Course	No.	Title	Credits
BIO	127	Anatomy & Physiology I for non-clinical majors	4+
HI	132*	Health Data Content and Structure	3+
HI	156*	Legal & Regulatory Aspects of Healthcare	3+
OO	255*	Med Transcription I	3+
PSY	101	General Psychology OR
SOC	111	Intro to Sociology	3+
		SUBTOTAL	16

 

Fall Semester 2

Course	No.	Title	Credits
BIO	128*	Anatomy & Physiology II for non-clinical majors	4+
ENGL	124**	Business & Prof Comm	3+
OO	111*	Fund of Health Insurance	4+
OO	256*	Med Transcription II	3
OO	266*	Microsoft Word	3+
		SUBTOTAL	17

 

Spring Semester 2

Course	No.	Title	Credits
AH	115	Health Care Personnel and Supervision	2+
AH	194	Basic Pharmaceuticals	1+
AH	201*	Medical Science	3+
CIT	120	Internet Essentials	2+
OO	257*	Medical Transcription III	3+
		Electives	3+
		SUBTOTAL	14

Suggested Electives

Course	No.	Title	Credits
AH	125	Fund of Forensic Science	2
BUS	299	Transcription Internship	VAR
HI	237*	CPT Coding	3
OO	220	Preparing Resumes	1
OO	221	Interviewing for Jobs	1
PHIL	238	Medical Ethics	3

Total Program Credits: 63~

~ Many students need preliminary math and English courses before enrolling in the program requirements. These courses may increase the total number of program credits. Students should review their math and English placement before planning out their full program schedules.

+ A grade of "C-" or above required for graduation
* Indicates prerequisites needed
** Placement in course(s) is determined by placement assessment