Medical Transcriptionist

Diploma: Certificate

Location: Downtown

International students admissibility: Not accepting international students at this time

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Overview

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

Not accepting applications at this time.

Credential	Certificate
Length	8 months
Hours	Full-time
Delivery	Online
Campus	Downtown
Program status	Under review

Credential	Certificate
Length	8 months
Hours	Full-time
Delivery	Online
Campus	Downtown
PGWP	Not listed as eligible
Program status	Closed

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

The program is divided into two terms of integrated training. The theory component is delivered through lectures, lab, seminars, group work, demonstrations and student presentations. Students apply the component through case simulations, exercises, role practice and practicum experiences

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.

Admission requirements

Program-specific

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)

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Recommended considerations

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

Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. with the exception of practicum experiences.

Plan of Study Grid
Term One		Credits
MEDC 1120	Medical Terminology for MT 1	2.5
MEDC 1121	Medical Speed & Accuracy 1	2
MEDC 1130	Medical Terminology for MT 2	2.5
MEDC 1131	Medical Speed & Accuracy for MT 2	2
MEDC 1132	Human Relation Skills	1
MEDC 1133	Electronic File Management	2
MEDC 1134	Medical Transcription for MT	3
	Credits	15
Term Two
MEDC 1212	History & Physical Reports	2
MEDC 1213	Diagnostic Imaging Reports	2
MEDC 1215	Discharge Summaries	2
MEDC 1216	Oncology Reports	1
MEDC 1219	Pathology Reports	2
MEDC 1220	Practicum	2
MEDC 1241	Medical Speed & Accuracy 3	2
MEDC 1242	General Surgery Reports	2
MEDC 1246	Specialized Operative Reports	2
	Credits	17
	Total Credits	32

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.

How to apply

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Mail

Fill out a PDF form and mail to:
VCC Registrar's Office
1155 East Broadway
Vancouver, B.C., V5T 4V5

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