Medical Record Transcribing-Applied Technology Diploma

Please be advised that no new students are being admitted into this program.

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as medical record transcriptionists in hospitals, for private physicians and as independent contractors. The program includes instruction in advanced keyboarding skills, medical terminology, health care delivery systems, basics of medical records services, legal and ethical responsibilities and employability and professional skills.

Program Code: ATD-MRT

The following courses must be taken in the order shown:

HIM 0009	Introduction to Health Information Technology	3 tech. cr. (90 clock hours)
HSC 0530	Medical Language	3 tech. cr. (90 clock hours)
OTA 0101	Keyboarding I	2 tech. cr. (60 clock hours)
HIM 0450	Fundamentals of Body Structures and Functions	2 tech. cr. (60 clock hours)
CTS 0050	Introduction to Microcomputer Applications	3 tech. cr. (90 clock hours)
HIM 0434	Fundamentals of Disease Processes	2 tech. cr. (60 clock hours)
HIM 0440	Pharmacology for Health Professionals	2 tech. cr. (60 clock hours)
OTA 0611	Keyboarding II	2 tech. cr. (60 clock hours)
HIM 0062	Medical Record Transcription II	5 tech. cr. (150 clock hours)
OTA 0609A	Medical Office Procedures	3 tech. cr. (90 clock hours)
HIM 0063	Medical Record Transcription III	6 tech. cr. (180 clock hours)

Total Credit Hours: 40-1200

Special Program Requirements:

An approved 4-hour AIDS seminar, PHSC course NCH 0001, is a program requirement.

CPR certification, PHSC course NCH 0050, American Heart Association, "Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers", is a requirement of this program.

A grade of "C" or higher must be earned in each program course in order to receive an Applied Technology Diploma.

HIM 0063 is the final course in the program and may only be taken after all other program courses have been successfully completed.

This program requires submission of valid TABE scores.