The School of Health Care provides an opportunity for the student to gain this knowledge and to understand the importance of flexibility and a caring nature. Coursework includes skills in healthcare information. Students can be employed at various health care organizations or be self-employed in the field. The Medical Transcriptionist program provides students with authentic physician dictation. The program was modeled after the American Association for Medical Transcription Model Curriculum and the SUM program as developed by Health Professions Institute, and has been approved by a certified medical transcriptionist.
Students gain a basic understanding of medical terminology.
They learn how to set up documents and transcribe authentic medical dictation using computer transcription material. In addition, the rules of precise writing and grammar are covered. CCC graduates may be employed by hospitals, medical clinics, doctor's offices or third-party agents thereof to transcribe medical documents. CTS 142 Adv. The Medical Secretary program moves the student beyond clerical and computer skills to higher learning skills such as analysis and the ability to note detail.