Applied Science in Medical Transcription - Kaplan University

Applied Science in Medical Transcription from Kaplan University is a Online Associate Health Administration degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. As a medical transcriptionist, you'll be responsible for turning doctors' daily dictation tapes into clear, concise print and electronic documents. Such records are the main reference for health care decisions made by patients and their physicians. They must be produced in a timely, accurate, and confidential manner. Job opportunities for medical transcriptionists are expected to grow faster than the national average for all occupations through 2016, as health care and insurance providers transition to electronic documentation systems that allow more efficient access to patient records.* Now is the time to prepare for your future as a medical transcriptionist. Program Highlights The Associate of Applied Science in Medical Transcription is designed to help you achieve the specialized skills and knowledge you need to become a certified professional online. In addition to helping you develop self-discipline and ethical standards, the curriculum focuses on: - Developing typing accuracy, speed and competency with the software applications most commonly used in medical transcription - Strong communications skills, including writing, editing, proofreading, and preparing office correspondence - Transcribing health care dictation for use in patient records and other documentation - Understanding medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pharmacology Gain Real-World Experience This program is offered both online and at the Davenport, IA, campus. Prior to graduation, you will be required to complete a practicum experience. You will experience life as a medical transcriptionist working from home and dealing with a variety of specialties, accents, and turnaround times. Prepare for Certification Certification is often a requirement for employment as a medical transcriptionist. When you graduate from this program and meet the requirements of the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity, you may sit for the Registered Medical Transcriptionist examination.? What Are the Career Opportunities? Medical transcriptionists enjoy exposure to many different medical disciplines. They work in hospitals, physicians' offices, and a broad range of other medical facilities. Work is frequently outsourced to independent contractors who operate their businesses from home. * Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-2009 Edition, Medical Transcriptionists, http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos271.htm (accessed April 2008). ? Although the program is designed to prepare students for various certification and licensing examinations, Kaplan University cannot guarantee students will pass the exams. Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Administration courses.