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Associate of Applied Science in Medical Transcription

Rasmussen College

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Description

The online Associate of Applied Science in Medical Transcription degree from Rasmussen College is an excellent program for those individuals who are looking to develop the in-depth skills that are needed for transcribing recordings made by health care professionals and generate medical reports and other administrative material.

Throughout the course of this online degree in medical transcription, students will learn to not only how to transcribe medical documents, but receiving patients, scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, and handling incoming and outgoing mail as well.

During the course of this online medical transcription degree program, students will learn to:

  • Use transcription equipment to transcribe a wide variety of medical documents
  • Adapt to varying medical report formats
  • Work with vital patient information
  • Support and communicate effectively with Healthcare teams

As a student in this online medical transcription degree program, individuals will work with a number of experts in the field to develop the knowledge needed for succeeding as a transcriptionist in today's complex health care field.

Graduates of this online degree in medical transcription will have a well-rounded knowledge of:Anatomy and Physiology

  • Medical Terminology
  • Medical Office Procedures
  • Transcription
  • Pathology
  • Medical Law and Ethics
  • Keyboarding
  • Success Strategies
  • Accreditation Information

    North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

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