Medical Transcription
Description
Overview
Using simulated case studies, this program provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge required to meet the needs of the medical community for skilled medical transcriptionists. Students apply theoretical knowledge to the accurate transcription, within a specified time limit, of complex medical reports and correspondence generated by the many medical specialties. Employment opportunities may include medical transcriber’s positions in hospital departments of Health Records, Diagnostic Imaging, and Pathology, in various medical clinics, or in private practice specialties and other community facilities, physicians’ offices, and online transcription companies. This certificate is available entirely through distance education.
Note: Students have up to 7 years to complete all requirements.
Admission Requirements
You may enroll in a Continuing Education course at Canadore College if you are 19 years of age or older or if you have earned an Ontario Secondary School Diploma/Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
Certificate Requirements
- OAD214 Medical Terminology
- CMM125 College Communication I
- MED115 Medical Transcription Styles and Practices
- MED130 Medical Transcription Fundamentals
- MED220 Medical Keyboarding
- MED350 Beginning Medical Transcription
- MED431 Medical Office Procedures
- MED480 Advanced Medical Transcription
Electives (Choose Two)
- MED240 Health Records Management - Essentials
- OAD267 Medical Billing
- MED263 Dental Terminology
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
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Overview

- Institution: Canadore College
- Program type: Certificat approuvé par un collège
- Language: English
- Program Code: 097011, BUSMED
- Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance