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Technical Program - Medical Transcriptionist - Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL
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Technical Program

Medical Transcriptionist (CRT.MDTRN)

Certificate

Medical Transcriptionist CRT.MDTRN - prepares graduates for a career in the growing medical field. In this intensive one-year program students gain knowledge of medical terminology, medical transcription, medical insurance and coding procedures in addition to the latest advances in computer software and office procedures. Students gain hands-on experience through a three-hour internship.


Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by the student's degree audit.


For more information contact:
Kathleen Daugherty
217-234-5355
kdaugherty@lakeland.cc.il.us

* There are prerequisites or course requisites for this course
** Electives must be approved by Program Coordinator or Division Chair
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Footnote 2 Course only offered spring and summer semester
Footnote 3 Course only offered spring semester
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First Year
Summer Term
AHE 041
Focuses on vocabulary used in medicine, nursing and allied health occupations.

Course Outline


 Medical Terminology
3
CIS 160
Provides an opportunity for the student to work with various types of software on the PC. These learning activities include MS Windows, Word Processing, Spreadsheet Design,Database Management, Internet access, and presentation program. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: Students must take CIS 040 or have previous HS experience


Course Outline


 Practical Software Applications *
3
  Total Semester Hours:
6
 
First Semester
BUS 114
Development of skill in formatting business correspondence, reports, forms, and tables to meet mailability and production standards. Instruction on word processing software is integrated throughout the course.


Prerequisites: BUS 113 or ability to type 40 words per minute


Course Outline


 Advanced Formatting *
3
ENG 095
Using critical thinking skills, students will study and reinforce the basics of the English language as they apply to business communications. Emphasis is placed on grammar, punctuation, spelling, word usage, and sentence structure.

Course Outline


 Business English
3
BUS 063
Designed to develop skill in transcribing recorded medical dictation in an efficient manner using proper formats, grammar, spelling, and medical terminology.


Prerequisites: BUS 113, AHE 041


Course Outline


 Medical Transcription (MOD 1) *
1
BUS 084
Realistic dictation with comprehensive terminology in 13 specialties by medical professionals from various ethnic groups.


Prerequisites: BUS 063


Course Outline


 Advanced Medical Transcription (MOD 2) *
1
BUS 059
Introduction to types of medical insurance and procedural and diagnostic coding. Includes preparation of insurance forms, ICD-10-CM coding, procedural coding using HCPCS system, common insurance carriers and claims processing guidelines, Medicare, Medicaid, and workers' compensation.

Course Outline


 Medical Insurance and Coding
3
BIO 050
This course provides the fundamentals of anatomical structures and functions of the human body.

Course Outline


 Basic Anatomy and Physiology
4
  Total Semester Hours:
15
 
Second Semester
CIS 058
Students handle office activities and use career-related software such as an accounting system, desktop publishing, form management, calculator, medical scheduling and invoicing, and legal document preparation. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline


 Specialized Software Applications
3
BUS 115
Development of skill in processing information using word processing software and applying critical thinking from a variety of office simulations. Advanced formatting skills are further developed through application to specialized office situations.


Prerequisites: BUS 114


Course Outline


 Processing Information * ++
3
BUS 079
Designed as a pre-employment course. Areas of study include job-searching skills, refinement of social skills, office management decisions and review of office skills and responsibilities.

Course Outline


 Professional Development (MOD) +++
3
BUS 060
Students handle office activities using computers in a simulated office environment. Students access software including wordprocessing, electronic mail and calendaring, and other specialized software.


Prerequisites: BUS 113 or consent of instructor


Course Outline


 Automated Office Procedures (MOD) * +++
3
BUS 082
Designed to provide employment experience in a position that will utilize the specialized skills of the student. Placements will include positions in doctors' offices, hospitals, medical clinics, etc. To be taken concurrently with BUS 080.


Prerequisites: BUS 079, BUS 114, BIO 050 and minimum typing speed of 55 words per minute


Course Outline


 Medical Transcriptionist Internship *
3
BUS 080
Enables the student to participate in discussions relating to successful employment. This course must be taken concurrently with the internship course BUS 081, BUS 082, or BUS 083.

Course Outline


 Office Technology Seminar
1
  Total Semester Hours:
16
 


Total Program Hours: 37

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