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Medical Transcriptionist (Certificate)

Description

Focusing on elements of medical science, communication skills and transcription techniques, this program will help you develop the theoretical and practical knowledge required to meet the needs of the medical community.

 
Admission Requirements
 
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) including Grade 12 English (C or U) and Grade 11 Math (C, M or U) OR Grade 12 equivalency certificate achieved through College academic upgrading OR
  • Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older) with Grade 12 English (C or U) and Grade 11 Math (C, M or U)
  • You must maintain an overall average of 60% or a GPA of 2.0 in order to graduate
  • A minimum of 25% of courses must be completed through Durham College.

 
Required Courses (suggested sequence of study)
  • NURS 1584   Medical Terminology - Level 1
  • MEDO 1085  Pharmacology for Medical Office Professionals
  • ENG 1082     Writing Grammatically
  • MEDO 1084  Medical Office Procedures
  • NURS 2584   Medical Keyboarding
  • TRAN 3584   Medical Transcription Styles & Practice
  • TRAN 4584   Medical Transcription Fundamentals
  • TRAN 3281   Medical Transcription Introduction
  • TRAN 4281   Medical Transcription Advanced
 
Plus two of the following courses (choose 2)
  • OFFC 1580      Health Records Management
  • PROG 3282  Medical Billing 1
  • NURS 2585   Medical Terminology Level 2 (Pronunciation)  
  • OFFC 1280   Office Technology & Procedures

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.  

Overview

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  • Institution: Durham College
  • Program type: Certificat
  • Language: English
  • Program Code: MDTR
  • Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance

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Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.