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Medical Transcription

Certificate of Proficiency

(12 Semester Credit Hours)

The Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Transcription will prepare students for entry-level positions as transcriptionists in healthcare facilities (e.g., hospitals, clinics, physician practices), medical transcription services and for at-home transcription.

Course # Course Name Hours
BST 1013
or
BST 1303
Word Processing 
or
Introduction to Computers 
3
HSCI 1113 Medical Terminology
Must pass with a "C" or better
3
HIT 2103 Disease Processes
(prerequisite: HIT 1113)
Must pass with a "C" or better
3
HIT 2113 Medical Transcription
(prerequisite: BST 1303, HSCI 1113, HSCI 1123, and HSCI 1243)
Must pass with a "C" or better
3
Total Hours 12

To receive a Certificate of Proficiency, application must be made to the Office of Student Services. Students must be currently enrolled to request a Certificate of Proficiency be awarded.