Academic Program Model

Medical Transcriptionist (CRT.MDTRN)

Students will complete coursework in Microsoft Office software, medical transcription, medical terminology, billing and coding, medical software, desktop publishing, keyboarding, and document formatting. Students will also develop interpersonal and communication skills. All courses apply toward one of the Office Assistant degrees.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.

FIRST YEAR
First Semester		Hours
BUS-114	Advanced Formatting BUS-114 Advanced Formatting Development of skill in formatting business correspondence, reports, forms, and tables to meet mailability and production standards. Instruction on word processing software is integrated throughout the course. Course Outline *	3.0
ENG-095	Business English ENG-095 Business English Using critical thinking skills, students will study and reinforce the basics of the English language as they apply to business communications. Emphasis is placed on grammar, punctuation, spelling, word usage, and sentence structure. Course Outline	3.0
BUS-063	Medical Transcription (Module 1) BUS-063 Medical Transcription (Module 1) Designed to develop skills in transcribing recorded medical dictation in an efficient manner using proper formats, grammar, spelling, and medical terminology. Course Outline *	1.0
BUS-084	Adv Medical Transcription (Module 2) BUS-084 Adv Medical Transcription (Module 2) Designed to develop skills with realistic dictation with comprehensive terminology in 13 specialties by medical professionals from various ethnic groups. Prerequisites: BUS 063 Course Outline *	1.0
BUS-059	Medical Insurance and Coding BUS-059 Medical Insurance and Coding Introduction to types of medical insurance and procedural and diagnostic coding. Includes preparation of insurance forms, ICD-10-CM coding, procedural coding using HCPCS system, common insurance carriers and claims processing guidelines, Medicare, Medicaid, and workers' compensation. Course Outline	3.0
BIO-050	Basic Anatomy & Physiology BIO-050 Basic Anatomy & Physiology This course provides an understanding of anatomical structures and functions of the human body. Course Outline	4.0
	Semester Totals	15.0
Second Semester
CIS-058	Specialized Software Apps CIS-058 Specialized Software Apps Students handle office activities and use career-related software such as a computerized accounting system, desktop publishing, powerpoint, form management, calculator, medical scheduling and invoicing, and legal document preparation. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
BUS-115	Processing Info BUS-115 Processing Info Development of skill in processing information using word processing software and applying critical thinking from a variety of office simulations. Advanced formatting skills are further developed through application to specialized office situations. Course Outline * ++	3.0
BUS-079	Profess Development BUS-079 Profess Development Covers topics related to seeking employment and interviewing, understanding the workplace environment, and improving career success and communication. Course Outline +++	3.0
BUS-060	Automated Office Procedures BUS-060 Automated Office Procedures Students manage office activities using computer software and equipment in a simulated office environment. Students use word processing, electronic mail and calendaring, and other specialized software. Course Outline	3.0
BUS-082	Medical Transcript Internship BUS-082 Medical Transcript Internship Designed to provide employment experience in a position that will utilize the specialized skills of the student. Placements will include positions in doctors' offices, hospitals, medical clinics, etc. Field experience: 180 hours. Course Outline *	3.0
BUS-080	Office Professional Seminar BUS-080 Office Professional Seminar This course is designed to enhance and promote soft skills related to successful employment. Students will also discuss workforce and personal behaviors. Course Outline	1.0
	Semester Totals	16.0
Summer Term
MCS-041	Medical Office Terminology MCS-041 Medical Office Terminology A medical professional's course in medical terminology. Students will receive word parts going over primary terms, then review structure, and functions of the body systems, so they can relate those to medical specialists, pathology, diagnostics and treatment procedures. Course Outline	3.0
CIS-160	Practical Software Application CIS-160 Practical Software Application Provides an opportunity for students to learn computer concepts and to use word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals	6.0

Total Program Hours

37.0

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Faculty Contact: Kathleen M. Daugherty
Faculty Email: kdaugherty@lakelandcollege.edu
Faculty Phone: 217-234-5355

*	There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum
*	placement test scores for this course.
**	Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+	Course only offered fall semester
++	Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++	Course only offered spring semester
++++	Course offered in summer term only
^	SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to
^	Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^	Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^	Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition
^^^	to classroom lecture hours
^^^^	ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester

Medical Transcriptionist (CRT.MDTRN)

BUS-114Advanced Formatting

ENG-095Business English

BUS-063Medical Transcription (Module 1)

BUS-084Adv Medical Transcription (Module 2)

BUS-059Medical Insurance and Coding

BIO-050Basic Anatomy & Physiology

Semester Totals

CIS-058Specialized Software Apps

BUS-115Processing Info

BUS-079Profess Development

BUS-060Automated Office Procedures

BUS-082Medical Transcript Internship

BUS-080Office Professional Seminar

Semester Totals

MCS-041Medical Office Terminology

CIS-160Practical Software Application

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

BUS-114
Advanced Formatting

ENG-095
Business English

BUS-063
Medical Transcription (Module 1)

BUS-084
Adv Medical Transcription (Module 2)

BUS-059
Medical Insurance and Coding

BIO-050
Basic Anatomy & Physiology

CIS-058
Specialized Software Apps

BUS-115
Processing Info

BUS-079
Profess Development

BUS-060
Automated Office Procedures

BUS-082
Medical Transcript Internship

BUS-080
Office Professional Seminar

MCS-041
Medical Office Terminology

CIS-160
Practical Software Application