Medical Records Transcribing Applied Technical Diploma (MDTR-ATD)

This certificate, college-credit program is designed to prepare students for employment as medical transcriptionists. Positions include opportunities with hospitals, outpatient clinics, physician's offices, independent transcription services, as well as ancillary facilities such as nursing homes. Students wishing to continue their education may take additional courses to earn a two-year Associates in Science (AS) degree.

Special Requirements

Persons interested in the program should contact the Health Programs Admission office at the Warrington campus. Applications must be returned to this office.

Diploma Requirements

Semester I – Fall

LIN 1670CTraditional English Grammar and Composition^***

3 cc

 

CGS 1570Computer Concepts and Applications

3 cc

or

OST 1713Word Processing I^

3 cc

 

HSC 1531Medical Terminology

3 cc

BSC 1080Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology

3 cc

BSC 1080LEssentials of Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory

1 cc

Semester II – Spring

OST 1611Medical Transcription I^

3 cc

OST 1461Medical Office Practice^

3 cc

OST 1135Medical Documents

2 cc

HSC 1590AIDS/OSHA for Health Professionals

1 cc

HIM 1442Pharmacology

2 cc

Semester III – Summer

OST 1612Medical Transcription II^

3 cc

OST 1613Medical Transcription III^

3 cc

OST 1614Medical Transcription IV

3 cc

Total Credit Hours: 33

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