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Medical Transcriptionist Certificate
If you’d like to become a medical transcriptionist — whether in your own home or as an employee of a hospital or other medical facility — the two-part Medical Transcription series of classes can provide the necessary training.
The self-paced classes focus on exercises that involve actual transcriptions from physicians in various specialties. You have one year to finish the two classes, and will receive a certificate upon successful completion. The program is accredited by the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity.
The classes include access to BenchMark Knowledge Base, a browser-based application that’s a portal to a wide range of medical resources. They include the medical reference library from Stedman’s, a national physician and dentist database, a database of more than 250 normal lab values, national quality alerts that highlight common transcription errors, and more.
Demand for medical transcriptionists is strong. The latest estimate from the U.S. Department of Labor predicts a 14 percent growth in medical transcription jobs between 2006 and 2016 — faster growth than the average for all jobs.
Additional information on materials, class requirements, and support is available. Download the supplemental information.
A limited number of scholarships are available, with eligibility based on financial need. Download the Medical Transcriptionist Scholarship Application Form for details.
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Medical Transcription: Part 1 Online Make a Career Change!
Prerequisite(s): High school diploma or equivalent, good typing skills (at least 30 wpm recommended), and an understanding of spoken and written English, including grammar and punctuation.
Have you considered a new career in health care? Enjoy a learning experience that gives you a comprehensive and realistic "work world" training that you will complete within a year. This online career training program by Career Step is self-paced and features 800 actual sound files to practice transcription. Most transcriptionists work from the flexibility of home! Student resources include forums, online technical and academic support, newsletters, and graduate support. In addition a PC transcription foot pedal is included, and texts are provided electronically. Part 1 has 16 modules that combine knowledge with hands-on training. In Part 2, you will finish the last five modules and your certificate is awarded after the final exam. Get on your way to an exciting new career!
You must register online. Please click on the Medical Transcriptionist Certificate link and read the requirements carefully to make certain you meet them prior to registration. Refunds cannot be granted after the login has been provided. A computer headset is needed. Students should contact WCC LifeLong Learning upon completion date of Part 1 to receive instructions for Part 2 registration. The combined tuition and fees for both Part 1 and Part 2 is $1,940. There is a one-year deadline from start date to completion of Part 1 and Part 2. See wccnet.edu/lifelong-learning additional requirements and information. For more information, visit Medical Transcriptionist Certificate.
Medical Transcription: Part 1 Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Feb 15, 2010 to Oct 15, 2010 At your convenience Career Step online classroom Career Step instructor - Tuition
- $280
- Fees
- $915
- Total
- $1,195
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