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
Related Programs
Office Administration Associate degree – Medical Administrative Assistant option
Medical Administrative Practices Certificate program
After BCC
Some graduates work as home-based transcriptionists.
Degree Requirements
Medical Transcription
BIO 115 | Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 credits |
ENG 101 | Composition I: College Writing | 3 credits |
MAA 101 | Medical Terminology | 3 credits |
MAA 102 | Medical Transcription | 3 credits |
MAA 203 | Advanced Medical Transcription | 3 credits |
MAA 205 | Medical Office Procedures | 3 credits |
MAA 209 | Medical Office Portfolio Development | 1 credit |
OFC 117 | Introduction to Microsoft Office | 3 credits |
OFC 120 | Text Editing | 3 credits |
OFC 214 | Advanced Microsoft Word | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 29 |
Recommended Course Sequence - Summer
Consider taking Gen Ed courses to reduce semester load.
Recommended Course Sequence - Fall Semester 1
MAA 101 | Medical Terminology | 3 credits |
MAA 102 | Medical Transcription | 3 credits |
OFC 117 | Introduction to Microsoft Office | 3 credits |
OFC 120 | Text Editing | 3 credits |
OFC 214 | Advanced Microsoft Word | 3 credits |
Recommended Course Sequence - Spring Semester 2
BIO 115 | Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 credits |
ENG 101 | Composition I: College Writing | 3 credits |
MAA 203 | Advanced Medical Transcription | 3 credits |
MAA 205 | Medical Office Procedures | 3 credits |
MAA 209 | Medical Office Portfolio Development | 1 credit |
Gainful Employment Program Disclosure
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See: Gainful Employment Information