Medical Transcription
The medical transcriptionist is a medical language specialist who interprets and transcribes dictation by physicians and other health care professionals. This one-year certificate program is designed to allow the student to start work as a transcriptionist in a physician's office or health care facility.
Admissions:
In order to complete the admission process, prospective students must provide the Northark Admissions Office with the following information:
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An official application for admission.
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ACT or COMPASS test scores. (COMPASS Test is given at Northark, for information contact the Admissions Office)
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Immunization records for measles and rubella; if born 1/1/1957 or after.
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An official copy of transfer transcript if credit is to be awarded from other institutions. First-time entering student must submit high school transcript.
Certificate Requirements:
CIS Any word processing course
ALDH 1043 Medical Terminology
BIOL 1434 Basic Anatomy & Physiology
MEDT 1003 Medical Transcription I
HIT 1002 Intro to Health Information Technology
MEDT 1013 Medical Transcription II
ALDH 2403 Advanced Medical Terminology
BA 2513 Medical Office Procedures
HIT 1202 Legal Aspects
BA 1033 Business English