This is a distance learning program that will provide students with skills necessary for employment as transcriptionists. This employment can be local or through a national transcription company. Students may, preferably after work experience, take the Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) test for national certification.

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

• Transcribe medical documents—chart notes, history, physicals, etc.
• Retrieve and file medial records using terminal digit filing
• Release medical information following confidentiality rules
• Set up and run a medical transcription business from home
• Transcribe for a hospital, clinic, etc. or do home-based medical transcription for national transcription company

NOTE: This program has specific entrance requirements. Please contact the Admissions Office. The program course requirements are presented in sequence. Students who cannot follow this sequence should check course descriptions in this Catalog to determine prerequisites and, in addition, should consult their academic advisor regarding the order in which they take courses.