OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES—BASIC MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION
ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
PREPARATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

The Basic Medical Transcription program offers students the fundamentals of Medical Transcription.  The training will provide students with a working knowledge of medical terminology and procedures. Challenging medical documents from a variety of specialties will be introduced in the medical transcription courses.

Proficient keyboarding and computer skills are necessary for successful completion of this program. Course work in entry-level keyboarding is available through the college for students to meet this requirement.

Graduates of the Basic Medical Transcription Certificate will be eligible with two years of work experience to take the transcription certification examination administered by the American Association for Medical Transcription (AAMT).  Since this exam is not entry-level, AAMT requires that students have two years of work experience before taking the certification exam. 

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will have the skills necessary to seek full-time or part-time employment.  There are positions available in acute care settings, physician offices, hospitals, clinics, and home offices.  All credits earned in this career program may apply toward a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree in Office Technologies - Medical Office Systems.  

This is a career program and is designed to enable students to seek employment at the program’s completion. Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should check with their advisor or the Student Success Center as soon as possible.

Successful completion of this program qualifies a student to apply for a Certificate in Office Technologies – Basic Medical Transcription.