About
The Certificate of Completion in Medical Transcription combines the disciplines of medicine and computer applications within the health care industry. Medical Transcriptionists are specialists in medical language and healthcare documentation that interpret and transcribe dictation by physicians and other healthcare professionals, editing dictated material for grammar and clarity as necessary and appropriate. Students need excellent English language skills, good hearing acuity, ability to listen, good keyboard skills, and the ability to work seated for long periods of time. The Medical Transcription Certificate of Completion program is a flexible, distance learning, internet-based program. Successful completion of this program allows graduates to take the Registered Medical Transcriptionist (R.M.T.) Examination administered by the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity.
Organization
El Paso Community College
El Paso Community College (EPCC) is a public community college in El Paso, Texas, operating across multiple campuses and locations, including the Transmountain Campus. The college lists more than 175 programs of study, along with over 300 continuing education courses. According to figures published on the college's home page, full-time tuition is listed at $1,632, and 88% of students receive financial aid.
Through its program catalog on Dreambound, EPCC trains students for a range of health, technical, and skilled-trade fields. Health-related options include certified nursing assistant, licensed vocational nurse, medical assistant, dental assistant, pharmacy technician, diagnostic medical sonographer, EKG technician, emergency medical technician, medical billing and coding, and medical administrative work. Technical and trade programs include automotive service technology, HVAC, welding, computer-aided design, cosmetology, and Cisco CCNA network certification.
You can start by applying through the college's admissions page or browsing the full program list to find the field that fits your goals. Financial aid and continuing education options are available for those looking to add skills or change direction.