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Carol Bancroft Morley, PT, MEd
Program Coordinator
bancroft@dtcc.edu
A medical transcriptionist provides an important service to both physicians and patients by transcribing dictated medical reports that document a patient's medical care and condition. These may include office chart notes, history and physical examinations, consultations, letters, memos, operative reports, laboratory tests, and diagnostic studies. Medical transcriptionists produce highly accurate and complete permanent records in a variety of medical specialties.

You'll Learn

» Medical terminology relating to anatomy, pharmacology, laboratory and surgical procedures

» The principles of professional and ethical conduct in the medical field

» Keyboarding skills and up-to-date transcription software systems

» Standards of medical office procedures

» Through lecture and laboratory instruction

» By participating in an internship at an approved clinical facility

You'll Earn

» The option to work in a variety of settings including clinics, hospitals, private transcription businesses and home offices

» The opportunity to start your own free-lance transcriptionist business

» Promotions to supervisory and management positions are possible

» A career where your skills are in demand-there is a critical shortage of qualified medical transcriptionists nationwide

» Career growth potential through further certification and education

If you would like to learn more about
the profession, below is a link that might interest you.