Medical Transcriptionist

Diploma: Certificate

Location: Downtown

International students admissibility: Accepts International Students

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Overview

Gain the skills to professionally transcribe and edit medical reports from audio recordings.

Tuition	N/A
Credential	Certificate
Length	The program is thirty-two (32) weeks of full-time study. Students have three years to complete this program.
Hours	Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. with the exception of practicum experiences.
Delivery	Online
Campus	Downtown
Start Dates	Sep

Tuition	N/A
Credential	Certificate
Length	The program is thirty-two (32) weeks of full-time study. Students have three years to complete this program.
Hours
Delivery	Online
Campus	Downtown
Start Dates
PGWP	Not listed as eligible

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What to expect

Two terms of integrated training
Lectures, labs, seminars, and demonstrations
Group work and student presentations
Case simulations, exercises, role practice
Written exams
Quizzes, assignments, exams
Three-week practicum experience

Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion

The program is thirty-two (32) weeks of full-time study. Students have three years to complete this program.

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Admission Requirement

Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
English Language Proficiency as demonstrated by one of the following:
- English 12 with a minimum ‘B’ grade, or equivalent or
- English Language Proficiency at an English 12 ‘B’ level
Successful completion of a 5-minute keyboarding test with a typing speed of 25 gross words per minute with five errors or less using the touch-typing method (using the appropriate fingers for each key on the keyboard and not looking at your fingers as you type)

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

Recommended Characteristics

Ability to deal with colleagues and staff in a tactful and courteous manner
Personal hygiene, grooming and appearance acceptable to a medical environment
High standard of honesty, integrity, and professionalism
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Good hearing and vision in order to be able to interpret medical dictation
Ability to remain seated for the majority of a working day
Attention to detail, accuracy, patience, and ability to work well under pressure
Excellent command of English grammar and punctuation
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Basic computer literacy

Program Availability

Not currently available.

Courses

Full-time

Course list is not available at the moment.

This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Fees and Costs

Application fee	$36
Tuition	$3,351	Year 1 - $1,571 Year 2 - $1,780
Student union	$145
College initiative	$97
Materials		not including textbooks
Campus resource	$134
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental	$285	Provided by Student Union
U-Pass	$376	Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation	$45
Total	$4,466

Books & Supplies

Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
Additional costs:
- Textbooks – Approx. $500
- Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax

Open Educational Resources(OER) at VCC

No-cost textbooks are available for this program.

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a non-refundable deposit ($300 or $500, depending on program).

Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.

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Tuition deposit		non-refundable Tuition deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
Application fee
Tuition
Student union
College initiative
Materials		not including textbooks
Campus resource	$134
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental		Provided by Student Union
Temporary medical insurance		Medical Insurance for International Students
U-Pass		Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation
Total

Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
Additional costs:
- Textbooks – Approx. $500
- Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax

* Tuition and other fees are approximate and subject to increase up to 5% per year. Students will be required to pay increased rates if the fees change at any time during the period of enrolment in the program. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.

Fees listed are for international students. For domestic programs, visit vcc.ca.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's international refund policy.

Application Process

Application information is not available at the moment.

International students must contact International Education advisors to confirm their study eligibility and the Continuing Studies (CS) department to verify their program eligibility.

Application information is not available at the moment.

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