Medical Office Transcription Level I
RICHLAND COLLEGE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Career Overview
A Medical Transcriptionist interprets and transcribes dictation from physicians and other health care professionals regarding patient assessment, workup, therapeutic procedures, clinical course and diagnosis. A medical transcriptionist documents patient care and facilitates delivery of health care services.
Length & Cost of Training
The 336-hour program features hands-on instruction and is designed to prepare students with the skills needed to successfully enter the field of medical transcription and work in a physician's office.
Prerequisites
- • Previous college experience, or assessment of entry-level academic skills in reading, writing, and math.
- • Documentation or assessment of computer skills – MS Word I & II and keyboarding speed of 25 wpm.
Coursework
| HOURS | |
| Business English OFCT 1370 or English 1301* or Health Care Communications (HPRS 2032) |
48 |
| Medical Terminology I (MDCA 1013) | 64 |
| Medical Law and Ethics for Health Professionals (PBHL 1001) | 16 |
| Introduction to Medical Transcription (MRMT 1007) | 48 |
| Human Disease/Pathophysiology (MDCA 1002) | 48 |
| Pharmacology (HPRS 2000) | 48 |
| Medical Transcription I (PDFT 2021) | 64 |
| Electronic Medical Records (HITT 1091) | 16 |
Total |
352 |
| Credit class offering | |
| *Course offerings vary by semester. | |
Medical Office Transscription Level II Certificate
is offered through El Centro's online program. Students will be eligible for an apprenticeship program through the Department of Labor upon successful completion.
For more information
Please call 972-238-6950; or
email HealthProfessions@dcccd.edu and;
visit our website Health Professions Home
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