2014-2015 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 130 or take OST 130 Keyboarding.

Requirements

Required Courses

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
OST 136Word Processing

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

FA, SU
OST 242Medical Office Transcription II

2

FA, SU