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MEDICAL LANGUAGE SPECIALIST program:

one of the most comprehensive office support training programs in San Diego North County!

The Medical Transcriptionist Program strives to meet the needs of students who are building basic skills, re-entering the workforce, changing careers, or retraining on current computer programs. Instruction emphasizes those skills needed for an entry-level medical transcription position with 192 hours of machines transcription focusing on a variety of medical reports. Students are encouraged to join the local chapter of the American Association of Medical Transcriptionists. Students should strive for certification in their field; namely, CMT-Certified Medical Transcriptionist

Required Courses

MA 55 Medical Terminology and Anatomy See the current college catalog for complete requirements for a Certificate or A. A. degree. Course descriptions are provided under Office Information Systems

 

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

JUDY DOLAN

(760) 744-1150 x2875 & 2498

 

 

MA 56 Medical Terminology and Anatomy
BUS 125 Business English
OIS 102 Intermediate Keyboarding
OIS 103 Advanced Keyboarding
OIS 120 Introduction to Office Information Systems
OIS 136.1 Word Basic
OIS 136.2 Word Intermediate
OIS 220 Medical Transcription Procedures
OIS 231.1 Medical Machine Transcription I
OIS 231.2 Medical Machine Transcription II
OIS 231.3 Medical Machine Transcription III
OIS 231.4 Medical Machine Transcription IV
OIS 231.5 Medical Machine Transcription V
OIS 231.6 Medical Machine Transcription VI
CE 100 Cooperative Education

Career Opportunities

Medical Transcriptionists are in demand. Career opportunities include positions in hospitals, medical clinics, and doctor's offices, and require extensive medical terminology with some experience. An industry-education advisory committee is active in providing current information on job trends, job placement and employment opportunities are available through the career center and the OIS program


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