Medical Transcriptionist
One Year Technical Diploma
Program Number:
311067 Program Website:
Program Courses offered at the following Campuses:
About
Successful completion of this program qualifies the student for entry-level employment as a medical transcriptionist wherever transcription of medical material is required: hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices, nursing homes, specialty laboratories, transcription services and insurance companies. A medical transcriptionist must possess a thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, pathology and pharmacology. The status of certified medical transcriptionist (CMT) can be acquired upon completion of the required job experience and written examinations.
Graduates of this program typically earn $32,800 to $35,700 per year.
All credits for the Medical Transcriptionist program may be applied to the Medical Administrative Specialist Associate Degree program. In addition, many credits may be applied to the Administrative Assistant Associate Degree program.
Admissions
Requirements for Program Application
The following is required to process your application:
- High School transcript - or
- HSED/GED Test Scores - or
- College transcript showing an Associate Degree, Bachelors or higher Degree
Requirements for Program Eligibility for the Current Academic Year
The following are recommended for the program:
- Recommended keyboarding speed of 45 wpm
- Recommended high school English composition with a grade of C or higher
- Mastery of English fundamentals-grammar, punctuation, and spelling
- Access to computer with internet connection
- Detail-oriented
- Enjoy working with computers
Admission Processing Deadlines:
Fall 2010
MATC begins collecting applications for the following year's Fall term on September 1st. The Admissions Office will then begin processing those applications on the 3rd Monday in October. (Effective for the fall of 2010).
Admission information and Next Steps:
Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes:
- Demonstrate accurate, efficient, and up-to-date medical transcription skills.
- Apply appropriate grammar, punctuation, and spelling rules.
- Demonstrate professional ethics.
- Demonstrate effective communication.
Employment
Career Potential:
- Clerical/Receptionist
- Medical Transcriptionist
- Word Processor Operator/Medical
With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:
- Department Secretary
- Medical Secretary
- Medical Administrative Assistant
- Health Unit Coordinator
- Medical Coding Specialist
Last Modified: October 22, 2009