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Medical Transcription Program
Information Session for Fall 2010 Program
Tues, August 31 at 7:00 pm
Please pre-register
Prepare for a career in Medical Transcription
The focus of this program is the use of digital technology to receive and transcribe medical reports. The program emphasizes a functional and comprehensive review of English usage and Medical Terminology. Learners will practice editing and proofreading techniques while building word processing skills and increasing their typing speed. This program provides traditional in-class training along with a hands-on training experience (practicum) at a medical facility. This will qualify learners for an entry-level position in Medical Transcription.
The Program consists of three core courses for a total of 115 instructional hours and 40 practicum hours.
- Introduction to Medical Transcription
- Digital Medical Transcription
- Medical Transcription Practicum
View the Medical Transcription course outline
Introduction to Medical Transcription
This six session course introduces you to the roles and responsibilities of a Medical Transcriptionist. Discuss the importance of patient record confidentiality, the legal relationships between physicians and patients and the components of the healthcare record. The importance of the rules and application of punctuation, grammar, plurals, nouns, adjectives and proofreading and editing will be introduced.
Digital Medical Transcription
Using computers and medical transcription
equipment, you will learn how to transcribe medical
reports with attention to correct grammar,
capitalization, numbers, punctuation, abbreviation,
symbols and metric measurements. Medical terms
in various medical specialities, proofreading and
editing, dictating practices, as well as efficient use
of medical references and professional ethics are
emphasized and practiced throughout.
Medical Transcription Practicum
Once the classroom instruction is completed, and
learners have fulfilled the required practicum
prerequisites, you will work with the instructor to
find a suitable placement for a minimum of 40
hours of practical work experience.
Program Instructor
Lanka Dimitrijevic
Program Prerequisites
Applicants must fulfill the following prerequisites for acceptance into the program.
- English 12 or equivalent
- Medical Terminology (proof of 75% within the last 3 years or assessment)
- Typing speed of 40 wpm (documentation or assessment)
- Good computer and word processing skills (documentation or assessment)
Download typing and computer skills required
Learners must fulfill the following prerequisites prior to the practicum placement.
- Successful completion of the Digital Medical Transcription course (80% or better)
- Typing test result of 60 wpm
- Arrange to take and successfully pass the VIHA Medical Terminology Assessment
- Criminal record check
- TB test
Expect regular homework. Over 700 dictation minutes after class work expected.
NEW Program Fee: $1625
plus $50 nonrefundable registration fee
Materials: $380 (includes books, CD’s, USB headphones & WAV pedal)
This part-time program is offered two evenings per
week.
Classes are:
Tuesday and Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Begins October 12, 2010
Classes end April 5, 2011
Practicum completion by April 30, 2011.
How to Apply
Complete the Medical Transcription Application form
Complete the application form and include all relevant
documentation and a $50 nonrefundable registration
fee. It is recommended that you attend the Information
Session or book an appointment with the coordinator.
Submit the application with proof of typing (minimum 40 wpm), computer and word processing skills and medical terminology prerequisites to WestShore Centre by email or fax, or drop at 814 Goldstream Ave.
Application deadline is September 18, 2010.
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