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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION

This program provides students with the theoretical and practical knowledge using simulated case studies to meet the needs of the medical community for skilled medical transcriptionists.


The program combines the theoretical and practical applications required in this specialized field. Students apply theoretical knowledge to the accurate transcription, within a specified time limit, of complex medical reports and correspondence generated by the many specialties.


Program Requirements: Students are advised to have experience with word processing software. A student should be able to key at 30-40 wpm.

Click on the Course Number for information on prices and start dates.  Course Descriptions are available on the Courses page.


Course Number Course Name
HLT0008 Medical Terminology
HLT0077 Medical Keyboarding
ENL0011 Writing Grammatically
HLT0078 Beginning Medical Transcription
HLT0079 Advanced Medical Transcription
HLT0055 Medical Office Procedures
Electives (choose two)
HLT0043 Essentials in Health Records Management
HLT0018 Dental Terminology
HLT0080 Medical OHIP Billing