This Board of Governors certificate will provide you with the theoretical and practical knowledge using simulated case studies to prepare you for a future in medical transcription. This program has several prerequisites. Students are advised that each transcription course will require in excess of eight hours of work per week. These changes are being made to better prepare students for the workload later in the certificate and to help the student develop the highest level transcription skills that are required in the industry. A total of 14 courses are required to obtain this certificate.
Please Note: All courses are available on a full or part-time basis and are offered online.
Admission RequirementsO.S.S.D. or equivalent with: Typing Speed Students are required to have a typing speed of 30 wpm. Students who are interested in increasing their net typing speed and accuracy can take CPT-1133 Keyboarding for Computers.Applications for this program are not accepted through ontariocolleges.ca.Mature Student Assessment for this program is available in the subject of English for the purpose of demonstrating proficiency in this required admission subject. For all other admission requirements, applicants must complete the required course(s) as listed above.Mandatory Courses
- Medical Terminology (MDL-1103)
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- Intro to Computers (CSCM-3443)
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- Medical Keyboarding (KEY-1033)
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- Business English Skills I (ENG-1244)
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- Transcription Styles & Practice (MED-1083)
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- Medical Transcription Fundamentals (MED-1093)
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- Medical Terminology - Level II (Pronunciation) (MDL-1203)
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- Working in a Medical Setting (MDL-1153)
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- Beginning Medical Transcription (MED-1193)
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- Medical Office Procedures (OFP-1033)
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- Advanced Medical Transcription (MED-1293)
Electives (Select 3)
- Dental Terminology (MED-1113)
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- Essentials in Health Records Management (MED-1123)
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- How to Start a Small Business (BUS-1132)
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- Medical OHIP Billing (MED-1133)
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- Medical Conditions for Medical Office Professionals (MDL-1113)
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- Pharmacology for Medical Office Professionals (MDL-1143)
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- Understanding Medical Tests for Medical Office Staff (MDL-1133)
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- Understanding Surgical Procedures for Medical Office Staff (MDL-1123)
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- Writing Grammatically (ENG-1233)
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
