Medical Machine Transcriptionist ASSC
The medical machine transcription program is a two-semester certificate program that prepares students with the knowledge and hands-on training needed to work in medical transcription including: sound office practice, medical terminology, introduction to medical records, machine transcription, English language skills, keyboarding and formatting skills and word processing computer application skills.
- Advanced Skill Set Certificate, Nursing and Health Professions, Online Program
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Not eligible for state and federal financial aid
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Program Learning Outcomes
- Prepare students with the knowledge and hands-on training needed to work in medical transcription, including sound office practice, medical terminology, introduction to medical records, machine transcription, English language skills, keyboarding and formatting skills, and word processing computer application skills.
- Equip students with the ability to accurately transcribe medical dictation using industry-standard transcription equipment and software.
- Students will complete ADOF 243 with a “C” or higher.
- Train students to achieve a high level of speed and accuracy in typing and document formatting for professional medical transcription.
- 80% of students will complete the required courses in the program with a “C” or higher.
To be eligible for admission into this program, students must meet the general requirements for admission to New River Community and Technical College.
For more information on this program, contact Amanda Combs at acombs@newriver.edu or 304-929-5038.
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Students who complete the program are prepared to fill positions in health care settings, such as: physicians’ offices, clinic/group practice offices, nursing home/home health practice offices and acute care hospital offices. Many people employed in the field of medical transcription work from home.