Medical Records Transcribing, A.T.D.

(Minimum 33 credit hours)

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as medical transcribers. The content includes, but is not limited to, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, grammar and punctuation, healthcare delivery systems, health information services, ethical and legal responsibilities, safety/security procedures, word processing/ transcription skills, and employability skills.

To be officially considered for this program a student must:

• be a high school graduate or have a GED,
• complete a Florida Gateway College application,
• complete the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) with a score of math 10, language 11, reading 11, or provide transcripts showing satisfactory CPT scores (reading 83, English 83, arithmetic 121, algebra 73) or completion of college level courses in reading, English, and math.

The following is a suggested sequence of courses:

Total Credits for Applied Technology Diploma 33