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Experienced Medical Transcriptionists earn between $14 and $33 per hour depending on education, experience, and certification status.
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A.T.D., Medical Records Transcription Specialization-Health Information Management Applied Technology Diploma
Diploma Type: ATD
Major Code: MRT- ATD
CIP: 0317050606
The Health Information/Medical Transcription program is an Applied Technology Diploma consisting of 40 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) (formerly the American Association for Medical Transcription). The program follows AHDI's Model Curriculum. The pre-requisite courses HSC1531, HSC1000, and HIM1453 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 Community College;
- in order to begin major courses, students must be eligible for English I (ENC1101) as indicated by scores on the CPT, ACT, or SAT.
| Major Courses |
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| 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 and proofreading and editing skills will be enhanced. | 3 |
| HIM1475 | Medical Style and Grammar
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
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
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
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. 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 |
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| 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 |
| HSC1000 | Introduction to Health Care
This introductory course provides an overview of the health professions and the health care delivery system. Other topics will include disease prevention and wellness promotion, guidelines for legal, ethical, and moral practice, and communication skills. Students will be introduced to the use of computers in health care, including diagnostic and monitoring capabilities. The emphasis of this course is to establish a firm foundation of professional characteristics, behaviors, values, skills and knowledge for students to build upon in their health care careers. | 3 |
| HSC1531 | Medical Terminology
This course 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, 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 |
| HIM1430 | Concepts of Disease
This course provides an overview of all body systems, diseases, and conditions including etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic treatment modalities, prognosis, and prevention. | 3 |
| HIM1442 | Pharmacology and Lab Medicine
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 |
| 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 health care, 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 professions. | 3 |
| BSC2094C Anatomy and Physiology II may substitute for HIM1453 Anatomy and Physiology. |
| Total Credits: | 40 |
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