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Health Information Technology - Medical Transcription

Certificate of Proficiency (FP)

Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Transcription is a 42-credit-hour program that prepares students for entry-level positions as medical transcriptionists. Graduates also are considered for positions as medical records clerks, receptionists and hospital unit secretaries in a variety of health care settings. The primary job function of medical transcriptionists is to transcribe dictated medical reports (patient histories, physical examinations, consultation reports, operation reports, discharge summaries) and other clinical diagnostic information.

Medical Transcription is an option in Health Information Technology. More information can be found at Health Information Technology.