Medical Transcription Certificate Plan

Medical transriptionists listen to dictated recordings made by physicians and other healthcare professionals and transcribe them into medical reports, correspondence, and other administrative material. These documents are then returned by the medical transcriptionists to the dictator for review/correction and signature. Medical transcriptionists must have a grasp of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures, and treatment. They also must be able to translate medical jargon and abbreviations into their expanded forms. After completion of the certificate, graduates are eligible to sit for a voluntary certification exam administered by the American Association of Medical Transcriptionists.

Students admitted to the program will be required to pay liability insurance during the semesters involving off-campus practicums or internships.