Degree Earned:
Occupational Associate of Applied Science Degree in Health Information Technology – Medical Transcription
Available campuses for this program:
Hattiesburg
Introduction
Each time a patient receives medical care, a record is kept of what was wrong and how it was treated. Medical Transcriptionists accurately report the physician's findings and document all treatments and diagnoses. Typical documents produced by Medical Transcriptionists are discharge summaries, history and physical progress notes and referral letters.
Working as a Medical Transcriptionists offers great flexibility. A large majority work from home-based offices as employees or subcontractors for hospitals and transcription services or as self-employed, independent contractors.
Program Overview
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Health Information Technology- Medical Transcription prepares students for careers in medical transcription through detailed hands-on transcription courses and a medical transcription externship. Students gain the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in this fast-paced, competitive field. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level employment as medical transcriptionists in hospitals, physicians’ offices, laboratories and outpatient care centers.
Career Outlook
Transcribes medical dictation by physicians and other medical practitioners pertaining to patient’s assessment, diagnostics, therapy, and other medical reports. Requires a high school diploma and has taken coursework in medical terminology. Has 0-2 years of related work experience. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager.
Significant Points
- Job opportunities will be good.
- Employers prefer medical transcriptionists who have completed a postsecondary training program at a vocational school or community college.
- Many medical transcriptionists telecommute from home-based offices as employees or subcontractors for hospitals and transcription services or as self-employed, independent contractors.
- About 4 out of 10 worked in hospitals and another 3 out of 10 worked in offices of physicians.
