Medical Transcription
Description
If you are interested in a career as a medical transcriptionist, this College Certificate program provides the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to work as a medical transcriber in hospitals, medical clinics, private practice specialties and community health agencies. Students study medical terminology, practise transcribing complex medical reports and learn medical office procedures.
To qualify for this certificate, you must complete the program within three years.
SUCCESS FACTORS
This program is well-suited for students who:
- Possess good computer and word processing skills.
- Enjoy working in a healthcare setting.
- Have good written and oral communication skills.
COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, OR
- Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without an OSSD).
Registration Note:
If you would like to take courses individually or start the program part time, you are not required to apply to the program. You can register for up to three courses per term by clicking on the course title and selecting "Register Online".
If you would like to take courses individually or start the program part time, you are not required to apply to the program. You can register for up to three courses per term by clicking on the course title and selecting "Register Online".
COURSES:
HLT0008 Medical Terminology
ENL0011 Writing Grammatically
HLT0262 Medical Terminology - Level 2 (Pronunciation)
HLT0077 Medical Keyboarding
HLT0259 Medical Transcription Styles & Practices
HLT0261 Medical Transcription Fundamentals
HLT0078 Beginning Medical Transcription
HLT0079 Advanced Medical Transcription
HLT0055 Medical Office Procedures
ENL0011 Writing Grammatically
HLT0262 Medical Terminology - Level 2 (Pronunciation)
HLT0077 Medical Keyboarding
HLT0259 Medical Transcription Styles & Practices
HLT0261 Medical Transcription Fundamentals
HLT0078 Beginning Medical Transcription
HLT0079 Advanced Medical Transcription
HLT0055 Medical Office Procedures
Elective: choose 2
HLT0043 Essentials in Health Records Management
HLT0018 Dental Terminology
HLT0080 Medical OHIP Billing
HLT0018 Dental Terminology
HLT0080 Medical OHIP Billing
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Related Courses
- Advanced Medical Transcription
- Beginning Medical Transcription
- Dental Terminology
- Essentials in Health Records Management
- Medical Keyboarding
- Medical Office Procedures
- Medical OHIP Billing
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Terminology - Level 2 - Pronunciation
- Medical Transcription Fundamentals
- Writing Grammatically
- Medical Transcription Styles & Practices
Overview
- Institution: Algonquin College
- Program type: College Approved Certificate
- Language: English
- Program Code: 1802X07PAO
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.