***This program is no longer offered at MCC.***
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Description

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This certificate program prepares graduates to function as professional medical transcriptionists. Students will receive an understanding of the language of medicine, advanced skills in word processing, and technical skills in transcription equipment and processes. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be prepared for careers in the medical transcription field including work in in physician offices, hospitals and outpatient clinics, insurance companies, private dictation services, or as independent contractors.

Upon completion of the program, students may apply for examination for the Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) credential administered by the American Association for Medical Transcription.

Recommended preparation includes a high school diploma or equivalent including courses in English, mathematics, and biology. Spelling, keyboarding, and audio/listening skills are also required. All College placement test recommendations must be completed prior to full admission to the program. Due to course sequencing, minimum program completion time is 16 months.

A grade of C or better is required in BIO, OFT, and HIM courses in order to meet degree requirements.

(Housed in the Health Professions Department)

Distribution Requirements	Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER - FALL: 12 Credit Hours
HIM 104 Medical Terminology	3
OFT 111 Intermediate Word	3
BIO 134 Human Anatomy and Physiology I	3
OFT 141 Grammar for Professionals	3
Total	12
SECOND SEMESTER - SPRING: 12 Credit Hours
HIM 105 Medical Transcription	3
HIM 115 Medical Office Pharmacology	1
OFT 112 Advanced Word I	3
BIO 135 Human Anatomy and Physiology II	3
PHYSICAL/HEALTH EDUCATION ELECTIVE*	2
Total	12
THIRD SEMESTER - SUMMER: 2 Credit Hours
HIM 275 Medicolegal Aspects of Medical Transcription	2
Total	2
FOURTH SEMESTER - FALL: 8 Credit Hours
HIM 276 Professional Readiness for the Medical Transcriptionist	2
HIM 278 Advanced Medical Transcription	3
BIO 235 Introduction to Human Disease	3
Total	8
TOTAL CREDITS	34
OTHER USEFUL COURSES:
CRC 120 Introduction to Medical Information Processing
HIM 277 Medical Transcription Management
OFT 201 Advanced Word II
OFT 215 Administrative Office Management
PHL 250 Professional Ethics
SPC 143 Small Group Communication

* HED 118 recommended