Skip Navigation Metro Tech Logo

spacing graphic
  A Gold Star School
  Quality Award Winner

 

Adult
Tuition
Enrollment

High School
Tuition
Enrollment

College Credit
Overview

 

GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURE

NCA Logo

Full-Time Career Programs | Business, Management & Administration

Business, Management and Administration

Medical Transcriptionist

Medical transcriptionists listen to dictated recordings made by physicians and other health care professionals and transcribe them into medical reports, correspondence, and other administrative material.  In addition to transcription skills, students in this major gain a thorough knowledge of medical terminology, patient billing and medical insurance.

 

Career Major Length 1070 Hours
 
Course Title Hours

Fundamentals of Technology

  • Computer Literacy
  • Basic Internet
  • Basic Network Concepts
  • Basic Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentations & Database Software

120

Fundamentals of Administrative Technologies

  • Office Procedures
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Advanced Word Processing & Spreadsheet Software

120

Foundations of Medical Office/Medical Terminology

200

Patient Billing

170

Medical Insurance

170

Medical Transcription

170

Medical Transcriptionist Capstone

  • Work-based learning experiences
  • Projects
  • Certifications
  • Portfolios

120


College Credit:

  • OSU-OKC - 15 credit hours available
  • OSU-IT - 39 credit hours available

Average Oklahoma Salary
$12/hour

Helpful Attributes and Abilities

  • Reading, language and math skills at the 8th grade level or above
  • Positive attitude and dependability
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Strong ethical standards
Who Can Enroll
Juniors, Seniors & Adults

Location
Springlake Campus
Information Technology Center

1800 Springlake Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73111

Financial Aid
Available for those who qualify

Student Organization
BPA-Business Professionals of America

Certifications Available
Certiport IC3

Metro Tech Accreditations
Oklahoma Board of Career and Technology Education (OBCTE)
Oklahoma State Board of Education (OSBE)
North Central Association-Commission on Accreditation & School Improvement (NCA-CASI)


 

 

Home | About Us | Sitemap | Class Catalogs | News | Privacy Policy | Contact Us      ©2011 Metro Technology Centers