Program Description
Medical Transcription provides a structured sequence of credit courses that will prepare an individual to be employed as a medical transcriptionist, or to increase an individual’s proficiency on the job. Health insurance and related regulations of the health care industry promote the need for personnel skilled in medical transcribing.

Length of Program
Length of program varies with the student’s ability to schedule classes.

Entrance Date
Students are accepted quarterly.

Entrance Requirements
OTC Placement Exam

Age
16 years of age or older

Education
High School Diploma or GED

Advisor
An advisor should be consulted prior to enrolling in any course. A program advisor will be assigned by admissions.

Salary Range
Once experience is gained, completers can expect an hourly wage of $8.50-$14.00, depending on experience.

Job Market
The job market for a person holding a Medical Transcription TCC is good. However, most doctors and medical facilities require some experience in medical transcription before offering a person a permanent job in transcription or a contract for transcription services.

Personal Traits Required
A person pursuing the Medical Transcription TCC should enjoy working unaccompanied, enjoy typing and producing business documents, be a fast and accurate typist, have a good knowledge of the English language and grammar rules, have excellent listening skills, have a customer service attitude, have the ability to multi-task, have an ability to handle stress, and have a strong work ethic.

Curriculum