Medical Transcriptionist

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Medical Transcriptionist is an advanced certificate program. Your studies will focus on medical terminology, medical office procedures, body systems and medical specialties used in a medical office or health care facility.

Note

Medical Transcriptionist is now offered only by distance learning (home study), through continuing education. Applications to the base program have been suspended, effective April 2010.

Length: 17 weeks

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for employment in the health service industry. This includes medical office positions in hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities.

For more information about career opportunities related to this program, contact Student Employment Services at the campus nearest you.

Program Details

Start Date(s): Varies

For more information, contact Jean Meyers (Woodland Campus) at (306) 765-1559

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Admission Requirements

Office Education Program certificate (completed within the past five years) from Palliser Campus, Wascana Campus, or Woodland Campus

50 wpm keyboarding speed

English Language Requirement

Applicants who do not possess the academic qualifications for a program may be admitted if evidence of probable success can be established through a special admission assessment. Interested individuals should still apply. Applicants are automatically considered for special admission. However, some specific admission requirements may still need to be met. You must review the details and program specific documentation concerning Special Admission.

The majority of SIAST programs have established ACCUPLACER^© cut scores and Post-Secondary Success Requirements. Depending on the program, additional specific admission requirements may still need to be met.

ACCUPLACER ^©

ACCUPLACER^© Cut Scores
for this program

See Office Education program

Post-Secondary Success

Post-Secondary Success Requirements
for this program

See Office Education program

Admission Method

First Qualified/First Admitted

The First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA) process is used for the majority of SIAST programs. When we determine that you meet the program's admission requirements, you will be offered admission based on the date you fully qualify for the program. The earlier you provide the appropriate documents and information that qualify you for admission to the next intake, the earlier you might begin your studies. Your application, once qualified, is always considered for the next intake.

Applicants to programs with multiple intakes in an academic year remain in the application pool until the last intake for that academic year has begun. Programs using the FQFA process receive applications year round and maintain an application pool for each academic year. Qualified applicants who are not offered a seat must reapply for the next academic year.

Sponsored programs or programs targeted to specific groups do not accept applications year round or maintain an application pool.

Learning Method(s)

SIAST offers a variety of learning methods for course delivery. The following learning methods are available for some of the courses in this program.

This learning method is currently suspended.

All courses are currently offered by print-based home study, through distance learning.

Please refer to the course descriptions for course specific learning methods.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Availability

SIAST recognizes that adults learn in many different ways and through many different means. This includes acquiring knowledge and skills through life and work experience or non-formal training.

Frequently asked questions regarding PLAR for this program are answered in the Fact Sheet. A detailed Candidate Guide, which includes a self-audit for all PLAR-ready courses, has been developed for this program. This information guides a candidate through all steps in the PLAR process.

Transfer Credit and Future Study Options

SIAST may recognize formal learning from other educational institutions.

More about Transfer Credit

Courses
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CKEY 201 Key Medical Documents

You will apply your knowledge of basic medical terminology related to the body as a whole to prepare medical documents using transcription technology. Your studies will emphasize spelling, punctuation, grammar, document format, and proofreading skills.

2.0 Credit Units
30.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence

Prerequisites:
MTER 200 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)

CKEY 202 Keyboard 3

Using proper keyboarding technique and ergonomics, you will develop a keyboarding speed of 60 words per minutes with 4 errors or less on five-minute timings.

1.0 Credit Units
15.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence

MTER 200 Basic Terminology

You will learn the construction of medical words, including root words, combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes, as they relate to body systems and body organization. You will also learn medical abbreviations and symbols.

4.0 Credit Units
60.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence

OPRM 200 Medical Office Procedures

You will examine the role of the medical office assistant including privacy, confidentiality, and security issues. As well, you will learn to use medical references, fill in requisition forms, maintain medical charts/records/files, and prepare payment/billing forms.

2.0 Credit Units
30.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence

TRSC 200 Body Systems and Transcription 1

You will learn medical terminology relating to the digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. From authentic dictation, you will accurately transcribe a variety of medical documents relating to these body systems. Your studies will emphasize spelling, punctuation, grammar, document format, and speed improvement.

6.0 Credit Units
90.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence