Medical Transcriptionist (C)
Certificate
Purpose
Statement
Graduates of the medical transcriptionist program are in demand for positions
in hospitals, laboratories and clinics. They also have unique opportunities
to work from home on a contractual or per diem basis. The primary duty
is transcription of medical dictation into the appropriate report format.
This includes radiology, consultation, operative, pathology and multi-specialty
reports. Professional certification is offered only through the American
Association of Medical Transcription (AAMT)
Director
Carol Turner
Academic Center, Rm. 219B
(409) 882-3061
Carol.Turner@lsco.edu
Faculty
Bonnie Dorman
Academic Center, Rm. 123
(409) 882-3333
Bonnie.Dorman@lsco.edu
Diane Dotson
Academic Center, Rm. 202C
(409) 882-3040
Diane.Dotson@lsco.edu
General Admission Requirements
To view LSC-O general admission requirements, click here. Please contact the Office of Admissions and Records at (409) 882-3364 or by e-mail if you have questions or need assistance.
Degree Plan
|
First Semester |
Course |
Credit
Hours |
| BIOL
1408 |
Introductory Biology I Medical Terminology I Business English Keyboarding and Document Formatting |
4 3 3 3 |
| Total
Hours: |
13 |
|
Second Semester |
Course |
Credit
Hours |
| POFM
1331 |
Medical Transcription I Speed and Accuracy Building |
3 3 |
| Total
Hours: |
6 |
|
Third Semester |
Course |
Credit
Hours |
| POFM 2313 |
Medical Transcription II | 3 |
| Total
Hours: |
3 |
|
| Grand
Total: |
22 |
