Programs & Areas of Study
Diploma: Medical Transcription
The field of Medical Transcription is one of the fastest growing in the health care area. This diploma course offers a short, intensive study of both terminology and transcription technique and is designed to provide the transcriptionist with the training and education most requested by the medical profession.
Program Core Courses - What You'll Study
- The Microsoft® Office
- Microsoft® Word
- English Composition
- Keyboarding
- Terminology of Body Systems
- Terminology of Body Support
- Medical Transcription
- Medical Office Procedures
- Systems of Transport & Support
- Body Control Systems
Career Opportunities in Medical Transcription
Medical Transcriptionists typically work in hospitals, clinics, physician offices, transcription services, insurance companies, and home healthcare agencies. With experience, they may become independent contractors or subcontractors, particularly with certification.
The classes in this program can prepare you to successfully complete the Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) examination.
This program is offered at the following campuses:
In Virginia:
Bluefield, Charlottesville, Danville, Harrisonburg, Lynchburg, Roanoke Valley
In Kentucky:
Danville, Florence, Lexington, Louisville, Pikeville, Richmond
In Tennessee:
Bristol, Knoxville, Memphis, Madison, Nashville
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Spotlight on Success
I Can Do It!
Leann Mimms, a November 2007 graduate and medical assistant for Gold Skin Care in Nashville, comes from a family with several medical professionals, including an aunt who is a registered nurse and a cousin who is a physician assistant. So it’s no surprise that after high school, she set her sights on a medical career.
