Medical Transcription - Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Medical Transcription from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a Campus Certificate Health Administration degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Medical transcriptionists translate dictated medical reports into printed formats. Working with physicians and other health care professionals, transcriptionists are responsible for the accurate and timely completion of medical reports, including history and physicals, consultations, operative reports, discharge summaries, pathology and radiology reports, chart notes, and correspondence. This intensive online one-year program provides "hands-on" experience transcribing a variety of medical reports of all specialties (ENT, cardiology, orthopedics, gastrology, urology, oncology, internal medicine) from actual dictation. All material is transcribed with accuracy, clarity, and timeliness using microcomputers. Career Opportunities Job security is available nationwide - there is a critical shortage of qualified medical transcriptionists. Employment may be obtained in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, on-line transcription services, insurance companies, publishing companies, legal offices, and other health care settings. Possible employment for program graduates may include: Medical Transcriptionist: Transcribes medical dictation for a variety of medical specialties in a variety of medical settings, large or small, or home transcription. Medical Secretary: Performs a variety of office tasks in addition to medical transcription in a clinic setting or possibly an insurance company. Program Outcomes At the completion of this program, graduates will be able to: Demonstrate proper use of English. Demonstrate knowledge of medical language. Utilize technology effectively. Practice professionalism. Use related references and resources for research and practice. Use knowledge of standards and regulations in health care documentation. View more details on Southwest Wisconsin Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Administration courses.