Program Overview
The Medical Transcription Certificate program is a 12-month, 3-semester program. Courses may be taken either full or part-time. Full-time students entering the Cox College Medical Transcription Program may complete all course work in three semesters (12 months). Part-time students may complete the program in four or more semesters. The program is designed to provide the student with the necessary knowledge and expertise to be successful as a medical transcriptionist. The clinical practicum experience provides additional hands-on experience and exposure to the medical transcription work environment. Flexible class scheduling options are available including online classes. Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion in Medical Transcription.
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There are two intakes (January and August). All courses must be completed successfully within three academic years.
Physicians as well as other health care delivery personnel utilize digital recording devices to dictate reports that document the care provided for each patient. The job of the transcriptionist is to accurately translate (transcribe) the spoken/recorded word into a written document. Because of the nature and content of the reports, they are highly confidential and considered to be medicolegal documents. These documents become part of the patient’s permanent medical record. They must be handled with the utmost discretion, integrity, and care.
With the continuous development of new medications, new surgical procedures, and new treatment modalities, medical transcription is a career in which there is an ongoing learning process. Medical transcription is a challenging, exciting, and rewarding career option that offers flexibility in employment and work schedule options including work-at-home opportunities after sufficient experience is gained.
The goal of this program is to enable graduates to make the transition to the workplace with ease as well as to specifically meet the needs of the medical community for skilled medical transcriptionists.
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Admission Information
Admission procedure to Cox College includes submitting an application for admission to the college with the required $30 application fee as well as the applicant must meet one of the following criteria:
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A cumulative high school GPA of 2.0 or better on a 4.0 grade scale; |
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A cumulative college/university GPA of 2.0 or better on a 4.0 grade scale based on 12 credit hours (a college/university GPA supersedes a high school GPA); or |
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A GED certificate. |
Enrollment in the Medical Transcription certificate program is based on selection criteria. Students are considered for admission based on performance on keyboarding, grammar proficiency testing, and prior academic performance.
Note: Prior to admission students must provide verification of the following: TB skin test within six months of enrollment, clear background check, and negative drug screen
Enrollment into the Medical Transcription certificate program
To be eligible for enrollment into the medical transcription certificate program a candidate must:
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Complete admission procedure to Cox College |
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complete a keyboarding test of at least 70 lines per hour with a 97 percent accuracy rate |
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receive an 70 percent on the grammar proficiency test offered at Cox College |
Typing and grammar proficiency tests
To be considered for admission into the medical transcription program, proficiency in keyboarding and grammar must be demonstrated. The tests are taken at Cox College and scheduled with the advisor at the time of admission to the college. .
- Selection for admission
Students are considered for admission into the medical transcription program based on performance on the keyboarding and grammar tests as well as prior academic performance.
Once a student has been notified of an offer for admission into the medical transcription certificate program, a non-refundable admission deposit must be submitted. Students will be notified of admission offers in writing and informed to contact their academic advisor to register for classes.
Requirements prior to the Medical Transcription certificate program
Verification of the following must be provided by all medical transcription students prior to the first day of class:
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TB test within 6 months of enrollment |
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Negative drug screen |
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Clear background check |
Requirements for progression in the Medical Transcription program
To successfully progress through the medical transcription certificate program, students must demonstrate safe, responsible and professional conduct and meet the following academic standards:
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a grade of C or better in all courses; and |
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transcription skills of 70 lines per hour of medical text with 97 percent accuracy upon completion of MDTN 101 and 90 lines per hour of medical text with 97 percent accuracy upon completion of MDTN 105, and 100 lines per hour with 97 percent accuracy upon completion of MDTN 106 |
Certificate requirements must be met within three years of admission into the Medical Transcription certificate program.
A student who withdraws or does not achieve a grade of C or better in any co-requisite course will NOT be allowed to progress to the next medical transcription course until the co-requisite requirement is successfully completed. If withdrawal of a co-requisite course occurs, withdrawal in the concurrent medical transcription course will also be required. If progression in the medical transcription program is interrupted for this or any reason, enrollment will be resumed only on a space-available basis.
Medical Transcription certificate program requirements
Core curriculum |
15 credit hours |
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HSCC 100 |
Medical Terminology for Health Sciences |
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HSCC 101
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Human Anatomy and Physiology for Health Sciences
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HSCC 102
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Human Disease Processes for Health Sciences
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HSCC 103 |
Laboratory Medicine for Health Sciences |
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HSCC 104 |
Pharmacology for Health Sciences |
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HSCC 105 |
Introduction to Health Information Management/Ethics |
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HSCC 106 |
Surgical Procedures |
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All course listed above are offered on-line |
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Medical Transcription |
18 credit hours |
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MDTN 100 |
English Grammar/Medical Editing |
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MDTN 101 |
Beginning Medical Transcription |
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MDTN 105 |
Advanced Medical Transcription |
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MDTN 106 |
Medical Transcription Practicum |
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Suggested full-time Medical Transcription certificate program course of study
First Year -
Semester 1
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Course Description |
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| HSCC 100 |
Medical Terminology for Health Sciences |
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HSCC 101
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Human Anatomy and Physiology for Health Sciences
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3 |
| HSCC 103 |
Laboratory Medicine for Health Sciences |
1 |
| HSCC 104 |
Pharmacology for Health Sciences |
1 |
| MDTN 100 |
English Grammar/Medical Editing |
2 |
| MDTN 101 |
Beginning Medical Transcription Lab |
5 |
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15 |
First Year -
Semester 2
Course # |
Course Description |
Credit Hrs |
| HSCC 102 |
Human Disease Processes for Health Sciences |
3 |
| HSCC 105 |
Introduction to Health Information Management |
2 |
| HSCC 108 |
Professional/Ethical Issues for Health Sciences |
2 |
| All course listed above are offered on-line |
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| MDTN 105 |
Advanced Medical Transcription Lab |
5 |
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Credit Hours |
12 |
Second Year -
Semester 3
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Course Description |
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| MDTN 106 |
Medical Transcription Practicum |
6 |
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6 |
Medical Transcription certificate requirements
Every student is responsible for meeting all of the requirements for certificate completion. The responsibility for understanding and meeting these requirements rests entirely with the student. The medical transcription certificate program requires:
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satisfactory completion (C or better) of all specified courses in the curriculum plan |
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minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale |
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transcription skills of 100 lines per hour or better with 97 percent accuracy; and |
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completion of all health sciences courses within three years of enrollment in the medical transcription certificate program. |
Graduate Outcomes
Upon completion of program of study the certificate recipient will be able to: |
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interpret and accurately transcribe health care provider dictation covering a wide variety of medical specialties |
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demonstrate proper sentence structure, grammar, spelling, editing and formatting of patient care documents |
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think critically and produce accurately transcribed medical reports when confronted with challenging dictation |
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exercise independent judgment and assume responsibility for personal and professional behavior within ethical and legal standards |
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utilize reference books, computer software and dictation equipment necessary to perform the job functions required of a medical transcriptionist |
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apply quality assurance principles through timeliness and accuracy; and pursue professional growth through continuing education and the flexibility necessary to adapt and succeed in the changing health care delivery system. |
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