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Program Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the Medical Transcription diploma program, the graduate should be able to:
• transcribe a variety of medical documents accurately;
• use a medical dictionary and medical terms effectively;
• perform computerized office functions;
• analyze work schedules and priorities.
Curriculum
| Fall Semester I* |
Hours |
| Course |
Lecture |
Lab |
Clinic |
Credit |
| OST 132 |
Keyboard Skill Building |
1 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
| OST 136 |
Word Processing |
2 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
| OST 137 |
Software Applications |
2 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
| OST 141 |
Medical Terminology |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| OST 164 |
Text Editing Applications |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| OST 203 |
Fundamentals of Medical Documentation |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
Total |
14 |
6 |
0 |
17 |
| Spring Semester I* |
|
| Course |
Lecture |
Lab |
Clinic |
Credit |
| ENG 111 |
Expository Writing |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| OST 142 |
Medical Terminology II |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| OST 165 |
Advanced Text Editing Applications |
2 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
| OST 201 |
Medical Transcription I |
3 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
| MED 116 |
Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology |
3 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
Total |
14 |
6 |
0 |
17 |
| Summer Term I* |
|
| Course |
Lecture |
Lab |
Co-Op |
Credit |
| COE 111 |
Co-op Work Experience 0 0 10 1 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
1 |
| OST 149 |
Medical Legal Issues |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| OST 202 |
Medical Transcription II |
3 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
| OST 286 |
Professional Development |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
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Social / Behavioral Science Elective |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
Total |
12 |
2 |
10 |
14 |
Total credit hours required for diploma: 48
This curriculum is subject to change.
* Students may enter this program in the fall, spring, or summer semester; however, some courses may be offered during specified semesters only.
For more information, visit
http://www.gtcc.edu/programs/businessTech/healthcareOfficeAdmin/diploma/medicalTranscription.html
This degree is offered completely online; however, students have the option of taking some courses on the Jamestown campus. For more information on online program requirements please contact our Online Program Degree Coordinator at ext. 2492.
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