Academic Programs

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.

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Catalog Term Year: 2025 Spring

First Year
First Semester

COREBUS-114

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREBUS-063

Credit Hours: 1.00

COREBUS-084

Credit Hours: 1.00

COREBUS-059

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENENG-095

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENBIO-050

Credit Hours: 4.00

First Year
Second Semester

CORECIS-058

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREBUS-115

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREBUS-079

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREBUS-060

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREBUS-082

Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Summer Term

COREMCS-041

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIS-160

Credit Hours: 3.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
CORE	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
GEN	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
CORE	BUS-063	Medical Transcription BUS-063 Medical Transcription 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
CORE	BUS-084	Adv Medical Transcription BUS-084 Adv Medical Transcription Designed to develop skills with realistic dictation with comprehensive terminology in 13 specialties by medical professionals from various ethnic groups. Course Outline *	1.0
CORE	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
GEN	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
CORE	CIS-058	Specialized Software Applications CIS-058 Specialized Software Applications Students handle office activities and use career-related software, such as a computerized accounting system, desktop publishing, form management, calculator, medical scheduling and invoicing and legal document preparation. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
CORE	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 *SP	3.0
CORE	BUS-079	Professional Development BUS-079 Professional Development Covers topics related to seeking employment and interviewing, understanding the workplace environment, and improving career success and communication. Course Outline SP	3.0
CORE	BUS-060	Automated Ofc Procedures BUS-060 Automated Ofc 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
CORE	BUS-082	Medical Transcriptionist Internship BUS-082 Medical Transcriptionist 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. Course Outline *	3.0
	Semester Totals		15.0
Summer Term
CORE	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
CORE	CIS-160	Practical Software Applications CIS-160 Practical Software Applications 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

36.0

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Faculty Contact: Sarah M. Wright234-5355

* There are prerequisites, corequisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
FA Course only offered fall semester
SP Course only offered spring semester
SU Course offered in summer term only

Medical Transcriptionist (CRT.MDTRN)

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