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Administrative Specialist
Medical Transcription Concentration
HEGIS Code 5005

A medical transcriptionist interprets oral dictation by physicians and other healthcare professionals and records the content in a written form (either print or electronic) while editing simultaneously to produce a grammatically correct document.  The dictation is commonly related to patient assessment, workup, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, treatment and clinical course, prognosis, and patient instructions.  The resulting documentation is the legal record of patient care that is necessary to facilitate delivery of healthcare services.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to demonstrate the ability to transcribe challenging medical dictation accurately and in a timely manner.  The student will be able to operate word processing equipment, dictation and transcription equipment, and other equipment as specified.

Credits = 63