A.T.D., Medical Records Transcription Specialization-Health Information Managment

Diploma Type: A.T.D.
Major Code: MRT-ATD
CIP: 0317050606

The Health Information/Medical Transcription Program is an Applied Technology Diploma 37 college credits in length. Upon completing the program, graduates have the technical skills and medical science background that enables them to work as entry-level acute-care medical transcriptionists in hospitals, transcription services and physicians' offices. Medical transcription skills are honed with practice on actual physician dictation. Advanced transcription skills in medical style and grammar and industry-specific technology are emphasized.

The knowledge gained in this program prepares graduates to take the Registered Medical Transcriptionist exam offered by the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI). This program is approved by the Approval Committee for Certificate Programs (ACCP), a joint committee established by AHDI and the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) for certifying and approving medical transcription and medical coding education programs, (visit www.ahdionline.org for details). The program follows AHDI's Model Curriculum. The prerequisite courses HSC 1531 and BSC 1084 require minimum test scores prior to registration. The Health Information Management/Medical Transcription Program has restricted access.

Candidates must apply and be accepted to Seminole State College. To begin major courses, students must be eligible for English I (ENC 1101) or have completed ENC 1101.

Major Courses
HIM1031	Introduction to Medical Transcription Students will master word processing software and develop basic medical transcription skills by transcribing office medical dictation from physicians. English usage, transcription of digital dictation, medical knowledge, proofreading and editing skills will be enhanced.	3
HIM1475	Medical Style and Grammar This course covers the study, synthesis and application of the rules of English language and medical transcription style as reflected by the Book of Style of the American Association for Medical Transcription (AAMT) and the Manual of Style of the American Medical Association. Application of rules will be demonstrated with satisfactory completion of a minimum of three writing assignments.	2
HIM2032	Intermediate Medical Transcription This course covers transcription of medical dictation of intermediate difficulty, incorporating skills in English language, technology, medical knowledge, proofreading, editing and research and meeting progressively demanding accuracy standards.	4
HIM2034	Advanced Medical Transcription This course covers transcription of advanced original healthcare dictation using advanced proofreading, editing and research skills while meeting progressively demanding accuracy and productivity standards.	4
HIM2652	Medical Transcription Technology This course is designed to study, synthesize and apply technologies used in healthcare documentation as well as to stimulate an awareness of related emerging technologies.	2
HIM2802	Medical Transcription Internship This course covers on-the-job medical transcription experience emphasizing a variety of healthcare documents.	2
HIM2920	Medical Transcription Seminar Industry trends and career options will be covered in this course. Professional networking will be discussed and practiced. The work environment industry trends and career options will be covered. Professional networking will be discussed and practiced. The work environment dynamics and professional development opportunities will be explored. During the semester, attendance is required at a minimum of two meetings of the Central Florida Chapter of the American Association for Medical Transcription. Certification readiness will be addressed.	2
Support Courses
CGS2100C	Office Applications This course focuses on the concepts and operation of the main components of word processor, electronic spreadsheet, database management and presentation software programs. Students will gain fundamental knowledge of a major software suite and learn skills that have practical application in real world situations. Lab fee required.	3
HSC1531	Medical Terminology This is an introductory course to the language of medicine utilized by healthcare professionals. Basic word structure and formation, medical terms, abbreviations, definitions and spelling are included. Major disease processes and pathological conditions of specific body systems will be discussed.	3
HIM1000	Introduction to Health Information Management Students will learn the history, purpose and content as well as professional ethics and legal principles of the medical record and health information. Health Information Management Department functions, workflow and quality considerations will be discussed. Students will compare the paper medical record to the electronic health record. Furthermore, course content includes an introduction to DHHS, CMS, HIPAA and Joint Commission, The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information and professional organizations affiliated with health information, medical coding and medical documentation integrity.	3
HIM1433	Concepts of Disease This course provides an overview of all body system diseases and conditions including etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic treatment modalities, prognosis and prevention.	3
HIM1442	Pharmacology and Lab Medicine This course is a study of the principles and language of pharmacology and laboratory medicine, including drugs and drug classes, diagnostic tests, indications, techniques, expression of values and significance of findings.	3
BSC1084	Essentials of Human Structure and Function This course presents basic information on the structure and function of the human body. It applies principles of anatomy and physiology to demonstrate the interaction of body systems as they maintain homeostasis. Designed for non-science majors. This course does not fulfill the credit requirements for Biology majors.	3
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HIM1453	Anatomy and Physiology This course is a presentation of the essential anatomy and physiology of the human body. All body organ systems are discussed in a format of lecture, diagrams and audio-visual material. The course will introduce some aspects of chemistry and microbiology as it relates to healthcare, although emphasis is not placed in these areas. A knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the human body as a basis for later study of disease processes is an essential part of the curriculum for students in the health profession.	3
Note: BSC 2093C and BSC 2094C may substitute for BSC 1084.
Total Credits:		37