Medical Transcription
As vital members of the healthcare team, transcriptionists are medical language specialists whose primary responsibility is editing dictated reports. The medical transcriptionist authenticates healthcare documents produced through audio recordings and voice-recognition technology. Timely and accurate completion of patient documentation is required by the transcriptionist to ensure quality patient care. It is the transcriptionist's responsibility to maintain these precise health records contained in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Application Deadline (Fall 2018): September 04, 2018
Career Options
Entry-level positions are offered in diverse settings: hospitals, medical clinics, doctors' offices, insurance companies, laboratories, telecommuting or self-employment.
Grad Employment Rate
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Median Starting Salary
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Tuition & Fees (Cost per semester)
Tuition
Cost Per Credit: $223
Tuition Cap: $2,085
Tuition International
Entrance Requirements
Academic
All applicants are required to meet the following academic and subject prerequisites.
Non-Academic
This program has additional entrance requirements in addition to academic prerequisites.