Medical Transcription*

Degree offered

Certificate of Achievement in Medical Transcription

Credits required 29

Dean

Patricia Dent

Program Contact

Victoria Revier, Coordinator and Professor of Medical Administrative Programs, ext. 3206

Program Goal Statement

Students completing this program are prepared to work for doctors or dentists, in hospitals, health agencies, or in related fields.  They develop skills in medical software, medical terminolgy, medical transcription, medical office procedures and text editing. 

Program Information 

• Students learn computer applications, medical documentation, medical terminology, text editing, medical office procedures, and employment readiness skills.
• All credits transfer into the Office Administration - Medical Administrative degree program.

Recommendations 

• OFC 102 can be "waived" by a demonstrated keyboarding speed of 20 words per minute based on a two-minute timing administered by the Office Administration Department Chair.  OFC 102 is the prerequisite for OFC 113 and OFC 117.
• The prerequisite for OFC 214 is OFC 113. Students who have not achieved the skill level equivalent to to OFC 113 are required to take it. 
• Take MAA 101 (Medical Terminology) before BIO 115 (Survey of Anatomy & Physiology). 
• A student who is unable to fit MAA 209 into the last spring semester should consult with the Program Coordinator about substituting the 3-credit CED 210 (Cooperative Work Experience I). 

• MAA courses are offered primarily during the day.

Related Programs

Office Administration Associate degree – Medical Administrative Assistant option

Medical Administrative Practices Certificate program

After BCC

• Students learn to become medical transcriptionists by sharpening keying techniques and learning how to use grammar at an advanced level.
• This certificate prepares students to become medical transcriptionists to work in a hospital, medical office, or related facility.

Some graduates work as home-based transcriptionists.

Gainful Employment Program Disclosure

In accordance with Federal regulations published in the Federal Register on October 29, 2010, Bristol Community College discloses information about student costs, tuitions, fees and employment statistics to various governing bodies to ensure certification and oversight.

See: Gainful Employment Information