Associate in Applied Science Degree in Medical Transcriptionist
Program Notes:
- Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for all courses
required within the program.
- + indicates course has prerequisites and/or co-requisites.
Students with other related health care experiences, not listed on the following Program Prerequisites options, may request an evaluation for course competency equivalence through the Integrated Competency Assessment Network (ICAN) by calling 480.731.8924.
Admission Criteria:
- Formal application and admission to the program is required
- Current Healthcare Provider CPR card
Program Prerequisites
Credits: 7.0 - 17.5
Students must also select one of the following two (2) options.
Option I: Credits: 7.0
50 WPM Typing Skills
| Required Courses |
|
|
Credits |
| BPC/OAS130DK+ |
Beginning Word |
|
1.0 |
| CIS105 |
Survey of Computer Information Systems |
|
3.0 |
| OAS108 |
Business English |
|
3.0 |
| |
Total Credits |
|
7.0 |
Completion of an Associate in Applied Science degree or higher degree
in a health science discipline from a regionally accredited institution of
higher education recognized by Maricopa County Community College District.
Option II: Credits: 17.5
50 WPM Typing Skills
| Required Courses |
|
|
Credits |
| BPC/OAS130DK+ |
Beginning Word |
|
1.0 |
| CIS105 |
Survey of Computer Information Systems |
|
3.0 |
| BIO160LL+ |
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology - Lecture/Lab |
|
4.0 |
| HCC130 |
Fundamentals in Health Care Delivery (3) OR |
|
|
| HCC130AA |
Health Care Today (0.5) and |
|
|
| HCC130AB |
Workplace Behavior in Health Care (0.5) and |
|
|
| HCC130AC |
Personal Wellness & Safety (0.5) and |
|
|
| HCC130AD |
Community / Teamwork Issues in Health Care (0.5) and |
|
|
| HCC130AE |
Legal & Ethical Issues in Health Care and |
|
|
| HCC130AF |
Decision Making in Health Care |
|
3.0 |
| AND |
|
|
|
| HCC109 |
CPR for the Health Care Provider or Equivalent |
|
0.5 |
| HCC145 |
Medical Terminology for Health Care Workers |
|
3.0 |
| OAS108 |
Business English |
|
3.0 |
| |
Total Credits |
|
17.5 |
Required Courses: Credits: 35.0
50 WPM Typing Skills
| Required Courses |
|
|
Credits |
| MTR101+ |
Medical Transcription Applications |
|
3.0 |
| MTR103 |
Pharmacology for Medical Transcriptionists |
|
2.0 |
| MTR201+ |
Physician's Office Transcription |
|
3.0 |
| MTR202+ |
Medical-Surgical Transcription |
|
3.0 |
| MTR203+ |
Diagnostic Therapeutic Transcription |
|
3.0 |
| MTR221+ |
Advanced Office Transcription |
|
3.0 |
| MTR222+ |
Advanced Surgical Transcription |
|
3.0 |
| MTR223+ |
Advanced Diagnostic Transcription |
|
3.0 |
| MTR230+ |
Dictation by Non-native Speakers |
|
3.0 |
| MTR270+ |
Advanced Medical Terminology |
|
3.0 |
| MTR271+ |
Pathophysiology for Medical Transcription |
|
3.0 |
| MTR273+ |
Medical Transcription Seminar |
|
1.0 |
| MTR273AB+ |
Medical Transcription Practicum |
|
2.0 |
| |
Total Credits |
|
35.0 |
| Required Courses |
Credits |
| General Education Requirements |
| ENG101+ |
First-Year Composition (3) AND |
|
| ENG102+ |
First-Year Composition (3) |
6.0 |
| COM110 |
Interpersonal Communication |
3.0 |
| CRE101+ |
Critical and Evaluative Reading I (3) or Equivalent by Assessment. |
3.0 |
| MAT120+ |
Intermediate Algebra (5) or Satisfactory completion of a higher level mathematics |
5.0 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts course** |
2.0 - 3.0 |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences course** |
3.0 |
| Total Credits |
22.0 - 23.0 |