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.