Medical Transcriptionist

Students acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to transcribe medical reports, communicate effectively with members of the medical profession, and demonstrate computer skills and keyboarding proficiency.

Upon completion of the Medical Transcriptionist (MT) Certificate Program, graduates will be able to:

• Accurately and efficiently transcribe medical reports.
• Effectively use hard and electronic resources to perform medical transcription duties.
• Demonstrate excellent proofreading and editing skills.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written English communication skills.
• Demonstrate excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills.
• Operate medical transcription equipment and relevant software.
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer and keyboarding skills.
• Display confidence, initiative and critical thinking while performing transcription duties.
• Maintain high professional standards of integrity and confidentiality.
• Work effectively as team members.

Instructional Activities, Design and Delivery Mode

The program is divided into two terms of integrated training. The theory component is delivered through lectures, lab, seminars, group work, demonstrations and student presentations. Students apply the theory component through case simulations, exercises, role practice and practicum experiences.

Evaluation of Student Learning

Courses are based on written exams, quizzes group work and assignments. Practicum performance is assessed by feedback from practicum staff and instructor observations.

Adult learners have a responsibility to prepare themselves to meet the program goals. To achieve the highest level of success, students are required to attend all classes and participate in all course activities.

Students must pass the first level of a course in order to proceed to the second level of a course. Students must pass all Term 1 courses in order to proceed to Term 2. Students must pass all other courses in order to take the Practicum course. Students must pass the Practicum course in order to receive a VCC certificate.