Course of Studies
This is a 9-month online plus 3-week practicum.

Advanced Medical Transcription

SEMESTER 1
Course Name Credit
MTAT 146 ~— Medical Office Procedures Online 1
MTAT 150 History and Physical Examinations Online 4
MTAT 152 Consultation Reports Online 4
MTAT 154 Operative Reports Online 4
MTAT 161 Clinic, Discharges, Diagnostics Online 3
MTAT 176 Proofreading Online 1
Total 7
SEMESTER 2
Course Name Credit
MTAT 164 Oncology Online 3
MTAT 166 Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Online 4
MTAT 172 Speech Recognition and Editing Online 4
MTAT 170 Transcription Accuracy and Transcription Speed Online 4
MTAT 180 practicum Online 3
MTAT 182 — Home Business Basics Online 1
Total 19

Program Summary

The Advanced Medical Transcription Program
provides unique transcription training for the real-life
challenges of the Medical Transcriptionist.

ONLINE PROGRAM BENEFITS

— Flexible schedule

— Focus on new technology

— Smooth transition to the workplace
— Freedom to study anywhere

Working as an online student enables you to choose
the work environment that best suits your personal
needs while being supported by instructors and other
students. You can complete the required courses

in our computer lab on site, or from home through
distance education and choose between full or
part-time study.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
— Detailed medical terminology training

— Proper skills for dictation processing, proofreading
and formatting

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— Hands-on instructor and peer guidance through
online discussion forums

— Authentic transcription files

— Three-weeks of intensive practicum experience in
hospitals and medical clinics

It encourages you to develop critical thinking and
decision-making skills while applying appropriate
medical terminology to each transcribed document.
You will transcribe authentic medical dictation, which
includes a variety of report types with challenging
accents and varying dictation styles, to industry
standards. You will be required to meet or exceed
employer expectations during the 3-week practicum
at the end of the program.

CONSIDER MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION IF YOU
— Are detail-oriented

— Communicate well
Enjoy working independently

— Like computer technology
Easily use email and internet browsers

If you enjoy daily challenges and working with new
technology, this 9-month (plus 3-week practicum)
fully online medical transcription program is

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LENGTH OF STUDY:
Nine months plus 3 week practicum

ACCREDITATION:
Certificate

CAMPUS:
Online

designed to equip you with the skills necessary
to meet the needs of the medical community for
medical transcriptionists.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Professionals in this specialized field are in high
demand. With an Advanced Medical Transcription
program certificate, graduates have been successful
in obtaining employment with online medical
transcription companies, hospitals and medical clinics
as medical transcriptionists, editors and have even
moved on to provide medical transcription technical
support.

Admission Requirements

This program is currently under revision. During
this time Medical Terminology 141 and 142 may be
completed after admission to the program.

All prerequisites to the medical transcription program
are offered online. Evidence of computer and internet
skills from work experience or post-secondary
certificate are also required.

— High school graduation transcript — acceptable
equivalent or mature student status. Official
transcripts from high school and all post-
secondary institutions attended (mailed directly
from the Ministry of Education and educational
institutions). For applicants who completed high
school in BC you can order transcripts on line from
the Ministry of Education.

— Medical Terminology levels I, If & III — or
equivalent.

— MTAT 140: Medical Terminology I: 30 hours
(information on start dates and costs)

— MTAT 141: Medical Terminology IL: 90 hours
(information on start dates and costs)

— MTAT 142: Medical Terminology III: 30 hours
(information on start dates and costs)

— These courses are available through Selkirk
College by distance education. If you have
completed other medical terminology courses
previously, send a course outline in with your
application. Contact the school where you
completed the courses to request a detailed
course outline for course comparison.

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