2013-2014 Catalog

Medical Transcription Certificate

C25310A

The Certificate in Medical Transcription is designed for individuals wanting to prepare for positions that utilize medical transcriptions. Through a curriculum that emphasizes medical terminology, keyboarding, and computer skills, as well as a course in text editing, individuals completing this program will be equipped with the skills to prepare medical transcription documents. Individuals planning to enter this certificate must pass a required examination to receive credit for OST 131 or take OST 131 Keyboarding.

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Requirements

Required Courses

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
OST 134Text Entry & Formatting

3

FA, SP, SU
OST 141Medical Terms I-Medical Office

3

FA
OST 142Medical Terms II-Medical Office

3

SP
OST 164Text Editing Applications

3

FA, SP
OST 241Medical Office Transcription I

2

SP
OST 242Medical Office Transcription II

2

FA, SP

Total Credit Hours: 16