Advanced Medical Transcription
9 month plus 3 weeks fully online Certificate at Trail
Delivered with the following methods: Online
Program Calendar
2012
- January 3 - Winter semester begins
- May 25 - Winter semester ends
- September 4 - Fall semester begins
- December 21 - Fall semester ends
2013
- January 2 - Winter semester begins
- May 31 - Winter semester ends
Program Summary
If you enjoy daily challenges and working with new technology, this 9-month (plus 3-week practicum) fully online medical transcription program is designed to equip you with the skills necessary to meet the needs of the medical community for medical transcriptionists. Professionals in this specialized field are in high demand. Graduates of the medical transcription program receive a college certificate from a fully government accredited college! Part-time and full-time schedules are available. Intakes are September and January of each year. Students may elect to take the medical transcription program off site or on site. All medical transcription courses are offered online through distance education.
Part-Time Students
Students may choose to take the medical transcription program courses on a part-time basis; however, to receive a certificate, all courses for the medical transcription program must be completed within two academic school years (maximum 4 semesters) from the student program start date.
Distance Education
This online Advanced Medical Transcription Program allows students to complete the required courses in our computer lab on site, or from home through distance education. Close contact with instructors and other students allows you to network, receive regular feedback and share challenges and triumphs. Working as an online student enables students to choose the work environment that best suits your personal needs. You can choose between full or part-time enrollment and take up to two years to complete the program. Distance education students are required to provide their own computer equipment and work station. This includes establishing an Internet connection with an e-mail account, MS Word 2007, WAV pedal, headphones and supplies. Please see the Program Information Package for full details.
Program Objectives
The Advanced Medical Transcription Program provides a unique hands-on learning experience that prepares you for the real-life challenges of the medical transcriptionist. This program encourages students 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. Due to the high standards required in this program, students meet or exceed employer expectations during the 3-week practicum of the program. Selkirk College's curriculum ensures that our graduates are well prepared and are able to transition into the workplace with ease.
Career Potential
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. Student Testimonials
Approximate Expenses
Total program expenses are comprised of both College Fees and Program Specific Fees.
Program Courses
Course of Studies
Translation key:
- Crd = Credits
- Lec = Lecture Hours per week;
- Pra = Practical Hours per week;
- Oth = Other Hours per week;
- Ttl = Total course hours
Courses marked as (D) are available via Distance Education.
| Course | Name | Cred | Lec | Pra | Oth | Ttl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Term 1 |
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| MTAT 146 (D) | Medical Office Procedures | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| MTAT 150 (D) | History and Physical Examinations | 4 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 120 |
| MTAT 152 (D) | Consultation Reports | 4 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 120 |
| MTAT 154 (D) | Operative Reports | 4 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 120 |
| MTAT 161 (D) | Clinic, Discharges, Diagnostics | 3 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| MTAT 176 (D) | Proofreading | 1.0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Total: | 17 | 504 | 0 | 0 | 504 | |
| Course | Name | Cred | Lec | Pra | Oth | Ttl |
Term 2 |
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| MTAT 164 (D) | Oncology | 3.0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| MTAT 166 (D) | Radiology and Nuclear Medicine | 4.0 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 120 |
| (D) | Pathology | 4.0 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 120 |
| MTAT 170 (D) | Transcription Accuracy and Transcription Speed | 4.0 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 120 |
| MTAT 180 (D) | Practicum | 3.0 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 90 |
| MTAT 182 (D) | Home Business Basics | 1.0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Total: | 19 | 480 | 90 | 0 | 570 | |
MTAT 146 Medical Office Procedures
Learners are guided through setting up their computer as required for the Advanced Medical Transcription Program including installing doctor templates. The role of a medical transcriptionist is explored through a hospital interview and an assignments are required.
Prerequisites:
MTAT 142.
Equivalents:
Business English: If your grammar and punctuation skill level is weak, we strongly recommend upgrading your skills by enrolling in a Business English course. Business English focuses on correct English usage in a business environment and provides a comprehensive review of grammar, punctuation, style, business spelling and vocabulary. The course materials are presented in small, easily managed learning segments.
This course is available via Distance Education.
MTAT 150 History and Physical Examinations
In this medical transcription course, students are introduced to various dictation styles and challenging accents of dictating physicians. Emphasis is placed on accurately transcribing history reports. Students transcribe authentic medical dictation applying correct forms and format, proofread, file and retrieve documents.
Prerequisites:
MTAT 146.
This course is available via Distance Education.
MTAT 152 Consultation Reports
In this medical transcription course, students are introduced to various dictation styles and challenging accents of dictating physicians. Emphasis is placed on accurately transcribing consultation reports. Students transcribe authentic dictation applying correct forms and format, proofread, file and retrieve documents.
Prerequisites:
MTAT 150.
This course is available via Distance Education.
MTAT 154 Operative Reports
In this medical transcription course, students are introduced to various styles and challenging accents of dictating physicians. Emphasis is placed on accurately transcribing operative reports. Students transcribe authentic dictation applying correct forms and format, proofread, file and retrieve documents.
Prerequisites:
MTAT 152.
This course is available via Distance Education.
MTAT 161 Clinic, Discharges, Diagnostics
In this medical transcription course, students are introduced to various dictation styles and challenging accents of dictating physicians. Emphasis is placed on accurately transcribing patient clinic notes, discharge summaries, and diagnostic tests (electroencephalograms [EEGs], electromyelograms [EMGs] and electrocardiograms [ECGs], including stress tests and Holter monitors.) Students transcribe authentic medical dictation applying correct forms and format, proofread, file and retrieve documents.
Prerequisites:
MTAT 154.
This course is available via Distance Education.
MTAT 176 Proofreading
In this medical transcription course, proofreading skills are developed and tested in document content and report presentation following the rules of medical transcription.
Prerequisites:
MTAT 146.
This course is available via Distance Education.
MTAT 164 Oncology
In this medical transcription course, students are introduced to various styles and accents of dictating physicians. Emphasis is placed on accurately transcribing oncology reports. Students transcribe authentic dictation applying correct forms and format, proofread, file and retrieve documents.
Prerequisites:
MTAT 161.
This course is available via Distance Education.
MTAT 166 Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
In this medical transcription course, students are introduced to various styles and accents of dictating physicans. Emphasis is placed on accurately transcribing radiology and nuclear medicine reports. Students transcribe authentic dictation applying correct forms, and format, proofread, file and retrieve documents.
Prerequisites:
MTAT 164.
This course is available via Distance Education.
MTAT 168 Pathology
In this medical transcription course, students are introduced to various styles and accents of dictating physicians. Emphasis is placed on accurately transcribing pathology reports. Students transcribe authentic dictation applying correct forms and format, proofread, file and retrieve documents.
Prerequisites:
MTAT 166.
This course is available via Distance Education.
MTAT 170 Transcription Accuracy and Transcription Speed
In this final medical transcription course, students apply the skills learned in previous transcription courses with the added aspect of increasing transcription speed to 50 minutes of dictation within a specified timeframe. Emphasis is placed on accurately transcribing patient histories, consultations and operative reports. Students have access to approximately 420 minutes of authentic dictation for practice, choose correct templates while applying correct format, proofread, file and retrieve documents. Prior to attempting the final transcription test, students transcribe 4 pretests for self evaluation.
Prerequisites:
MTAT 168.
This course is available via Distance Education.
MTAT 180 Practicum
A 3-week practicum is required for graduation. Students may choose to do the practicum with an online company or on site at a hospital or medical clinic. Students are eligible for practicums provided they have met the criteria in Departmental Policies on Practicum.
Prerequisites:
MTAT 170.
This course is available via Distance Education.
MTAT 182 Home Business Basics
Students are given informative information which touches on some of the important aspects of a home-based medical transcription subcontracting business.
Prerequisites:
MTAT 180.
This course is available via Distance Education.
Staff
The following staff are associated with this program:
Christette Cromarty, RMT, AHDI-F
Instructor
Direct: 250.364.5774
Tel: 250.368.5236 Ext. 774
Room 106B
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Esther Storvold
Instructor
Direct: 250.364.5774
Tel: 250.368.5236 Ext. 774
Room 104B
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Contacts
Christette Cromarty, RMT, AHDI-F
Direct: 250.364.5774
Tel: 250.368.5236 Ext. 774
Email
Esther Storvold
Direct: 250.364.5774
Tel: 250.368.5236 Ext. 774
Email
Program Contact:
Admissions Officer
Direct: 250.365.1425
Tel: 1.888.953.1133 Ext. 425
Email
School Chair:
Teresa Petrick
Direct: 250.365.1442
Tel: 250.365.7292 Ext. 442
Email
- AMT Information Package
- Advanced Medical Transcription Program and Medical Terminology Information Package. Once the pdf file opens (please be patient as it may take a few seconds or minutes depending on your internet connection), the first page will give information on how to view the document. As each document opens, be sure to scroll down to the end of each page to review all the information.
