Medical Transcriptionist Associate's degree

Fill a vital role in healthcare with a medical transcription degree online or on campus

Medical transcriptionist organizing files

Medical transcriptionists capture essential decisions made by doctors on behalf of their patients by transcribing recorded dictations into medical reports, correspondence, and other administrative materials. This medical transcription program will prepare you to work with important information that will go into a patient’s permanent health file, such as discharge summaries, history and physical examination reports, operative reports, emergency room visits, and consultation reports. Earn your Medical Transcriptionist degree and begin your career in healthcare.

 

The medical transcription program will prepare you for a career in healthcare

While in the Medical Transcription program, you will have the opportunity to experience what the healthcare field is like. In your final quarters of your program, your Medical Transcription Capstone class will allow you to integrate course learning through practical experience in a workplace or simulated setting.

This online program in the medical transcription field offers you the flexibility and convenience of online learning. Learn more about how a Medical Transcription online degree can enhance your overall education experience here.

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Medical Transcription Degree Courses

In the medical transcription program you will learn how to use medical language and terminology that doctors and nurses use every day. You’ll also learn how to use computer software that effectively keeps a record of the data you translate and transcribe. With medical transcription training, you will learn to use different medical reporting formats for different situations and know how to use transcription equipment efficiently

Some key courses include:

Medical Office Procedures
You will learn basic office procedures that a transcriptionist may perform and how the front office functions.

Medical Transcription I
You will learn how to transcribe basic physician dictation into correct medical report format.

Medical Transcription Capstone
Arrange and attend field trips independently, with class members, and/or with an instructor.

  • Field Trip A: Hospital Transcription
  • Field Trip B: Clinic Transcription
  • Field Trip C: Transcription service company
  • Field Trip D: Technology Demonstration and Exploration

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Medical Transcription Career Outlook

Medical transcriptionists have emerged as a crucial part of the healthcare system’s infrastructure. After you earn your Medical Transcription degree, you will be ready to work with doctors and nurses and will be trusted with confidential patient information.

Here’s a snapshot of the current career outlook:

Medical transcriptionists: growth + 14%, salary $27,090‡

The Rasmussen College career placement services staff starts helping you even before you graduate – with your resume, cover letter, interviewing techniques and how to search for a great career. And it doesn’t end there – these services are available throughout your career.

Medical Transcription Practicum Sites

Minnesota 
HealthEast
559 Capitol Blvd., 6th Floor
South St. Paul, MN 55103
Lakeview Hospital
927 W. Churchill Street West
Stillwater, MN 55082
Illinois 
CGH Medical Center
100 East LeFevre Rd.
Sterling, IL 61081
 

*Last updated Dec 2009

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†An internal survey of 1,226 Rasmussen College graduates from 10/01/2008-09/30/2009, showed that 92% of the graduates surveyed were currently employed in their field of study or continuing their education as of July 2010.
‡Career outlook and salary (25th percentile) information taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition. http://www.bls.gov/oco.