The following courses are included in the Medical Transcription and Coding program. Courses are released one at a time to maximize learning. The Medical Transcription and Coding program has a total of 31 credit hours.
| MED 101 |
Introduction to Health Care |
1 Credit Hour |
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An overview of the evolution of medicine, the role of allied health professionals and the different medical specialties. |
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| BUS 100 |
Skills for Success |
2 Credit Hours |
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This course assists a learner who is
entering or reentering college. Students have opportunities for practicing skills necessary for
success in school, as well as strategies for time management, communication, and balancing
work/life responsibilities. Its intent is to prepare students for academic and professional success.
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| KYB 101 |
Keyboarding |
1 Credit Hour |
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This course provides students with correct
keyboarding techniques and typing procedures. Students work toward increasing typing
speed and accuracy.
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| ENG 101 |
Business English |
3 Credit Hours |
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A comprehensive study covering grammar,
editing, writing and usage skills vital to successful written communication. This course is
designed to assist students with the mechanics of writing and to improve their ability to write
clearly.
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| MED 102 |
Essentials of Medical Terminology |
3 Credit Hours |
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An exploration of the systems of the human body including the
musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and
urinary systems as well as reproductive, integumentary,
blood/lymph, endocrine and nervous systems and how they relate
to each other. In addition, some of the most common diseases and
disorders affecting these systems and the treatments for them are discussed.
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| MED 109 |
Human Diseases |
3 Credit Hours |
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An introductory study of pathophysiology
organized by body system. Etiology, symptoms and treatments are covered for each common
disease. Course includes information on new procedures, medicines and therapies, as well as
tips for health promotion and disease prevention. |
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| MCB 101 |
Basic Medical Coding |
3 Credit Hours |
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An introduction to medical coding in physician practices. The ICD-9-CM and CPT are covered. Students apply
the concepts by completing coding exercises. Strategies for coding compliance are also addressed.
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| MCB 102 |
Medical Coding I |
2 Credit Hours |
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An introduction to the field of medical coding and
compliance for physician practices. Course provides practice in linking diagnosis and procedure
codes correctly utilizing the CPT and ICD-9-CM. |
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| MCB 103 |
Medical Coding II |
2 Credit Hours |
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A study of outpatient medical coding
procedures utilizing the CPT and ICD-9-CM. Practice in coding diagnoses and procedures for
patient account records. Prerequisite: MCB 102 |
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| TRN 101 |
Beginning Medical Transcription |
4 Credit Hours |
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The study of medical
transcription and its practical application to comprehensive dictation including chart notes,
history and physicals, emergency room reports, consultations, initial office evaluations and
discharge summaries.
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| TRN 102 |
Advanced Medical Transcription |
4 Credit Hours |
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Continued practice of medical
transcription incorporating both medical and surgical dictation in the medical specialties of
cardiology, gastroenterology, orthopedics, pathology and radiology.
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| BUS 101 |
Career Development |
3 Credit Hours |
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An overview of the world of work
emphasizing job search techniques, resumes and interviewing.
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A Career as a Medical Transcriptionist and a Medical Coder!
