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.
