Medical Transcription
Curriculum Description
The Medical Transcription curriculum prepares individuals to become medical language specialists who interpret and transcribe dictation by physicians and other healthcare professionals in order to document patient care and facilitate delivery of healthcare services.
Students will gain extensive knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, human diseases, diagnostic studies, surgical procedures, and laboratory procedures. In addition to word processing skill and knowledge of voice processing equipment, students must master English grammar, spelling and proofreading.
Graduates should qualify for employment in hospitals, medical clinics, doctors’ offices, private transcription businesses, research facilities, insurance companies and publishing companies. After acquiring work experience, individuals can apply to the American Association for Medical Transcription to become Certified Medical Transcriptionists.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Diploma
D25320
Day
POS Approved: Fall 2009
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MED 116 | Introduction to A & P | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| MED 121 | Medical Terminology I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 136 | Word Processing | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 164 | Text Editing Applications | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 203 | Fund of Med Doc | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 14 | 4 | 0 | 16 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MED 122 | Medical Terminology II | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MED 270 | Symptomatology | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| MED 272 | Drug Therapy | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 201 | Medical Transcription I | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Total: | 11 | 4 | 0 | 13 |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Expository Writing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 202 | Medical Transcription II | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| OST 284 | Emerging Technologies | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total: | 7 | 4 | 0 | 9 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select one: | |||||
| World of Work | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| OR | |||||
| Co-op Work Experience I | (0) | (0) | (10) | (1) | |
| OR | |||||
| Co-op Work Experience I | (0) | (0) | (20) | (2) | |
| OST 149 | Med Legal Issues | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | |
Total Credit Hours: 45
Additional Information
Additional admissions requirement: Keyboarding proficiency is highly recommended. A minimum of 45 words per minute is needed to be successful in this program of study. Students unable to key 45 wpm accurately should develop this skill prior to entering the program. Please see the program coordinator for advisement on suggestions in updating this skill.
A grade of C or better is required for all MED and OST courses. Failure to meet this requirement may result in dismissal from the program. Readmission may be possible, but requires reapplication and approval by the college. Upon completion of the program of study, students may apply to the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI) (formerly the American Association of Medical Transcription (AAMT)), to be considered for approval to become a Registered Medical Transcriptionist (RMT).
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives — Select one: ART 111, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 160, MUS 110, MUS 112, MUS 210, PHI 240, REL 110, REL 221. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.
D25320