The Medical Transcription Technical Certificate is intended to provide entry-level skills for a person wishing to begin a career in medical transcription.
The Technical Certificate provides an alternative to students who choose not to pursue the Associate of Applied Science degree in Office Administration-Medical Office Professional Concentration.
Graduates of this program should be able to:
• Perform office tasks using the leading office application software.
• Apply time management skills effectively by managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Play a vital role in a successful management team as an administrative assistant in a medical environment.
• Efficiently prepare business documents according to commonly accepted grammar and format standards.
• Effectively integrate information from multiple sources that allows for appropriate decision making.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Exhibit responsible behavior and demonstrate an understanding of the principles of ethical behavior.
Transfer/Advising
The certificate is designed so that a student can apply all of the required courses toward the Nashville State A.A.S. degree in Office Administration-Medical Office Professional Concentration. A student who plans to apply the certificate toward an A.A.S. degree should consult his/her advisor about articulation options.
Cooperative work experience can be an important addition to a student’s formal classroom work. Co-op courses may substitute for technical courses with the prior approval of the Program Coordinator. The Career Employment Center will provide the correct course numbers.
