About this program

  • Credential Awarded: Statement of Completion
  • Type: Part-Time Program
  • Code: C0522
  • Delivery Type: Online Self-Guided (5 Years Max)
Not OSAP Eligible

Gain the theoretical and practical knowledge required for a career in medical transcription.

Graduates of this program will be able to produce accurate written documentation of client data dictated by a physician or other healthcare practitioner. The newest workplace for a medical transcriptionist is his or her own home office! The convenience and flexibility of working from home makes this career even more exciting and appealing to graduates.

Highlights

  • Up-to-date curriculum includes training in rapidly changing technological skills such as software applications, and presentation skills.

  • Provides graduates with ample opportunity to learn the language of medicine and apply it to medical transcription.

  • Graduates produce accurate written documentation of client data dictated by a physician or other healthcare practitioner.

  • Allows entrepreneurial graduates to work from home and/or start their own home-based business.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may provide transcription services to:

  • Dentists
  • Hospital, long-term care facility or retirement homes
  • Medical specialists and complementary health providers
  • Physicians
  • Wellness clinics
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Courses

Prerequisites may be required for these courses. Please refer to individual course descriptions for specific requirements. Courses are delivered online, unless otherwise indicated in the class registration listing.

Code Course Name
Required Courses
ADMN1401 Transcription Styles and Practices
ADMN1402 Medical Transcription Fundamentals
ADMN1404 Beginning Medical Transcription
ADMN1408 Advanced Medical Transcription
ADMN1002 Medical Office Procedures
ADMN1154 Medical Terminology
Elective Information

Choose one of the following:

Elective Options
Code Course Name
ADMN1400 Medical OHIP Billing
DENT1546 Dental Terminology
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How to Register

Self-guided programs

Students do not apply to part-time programs. Instead, part-time programs are self-guided. Enrol in and successfully complete each course listed on the Courses tab – on your own time and schedule. Fees are paid on a per-course basis. All courses must be successfully completed within 5 years in order for students to apply for their Statement of Completion.

Course registration

Course availability may vary term-to-term, so be sure to check courses often for upcoming offerings.

On the Courses tab click the course code or course name to see upcoming classes for that course. If a class if available, important information such as the course description, fees, and date/time will be displayed. Click the Register Now button next to your class of choice to enrol and pay through our secure checkout system.

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Complete Your Program

  • Once you have successfully completed all of the required courses you may apply for your Statement of Completion.
  • All courses must be successfully completed within 5 years in order for students to be eligible for their Statement of Completion.
  • Please note that recipients of Statements of Completion do not graduate in Convocation ceremonies. Please see the Academic Credentials Policy for details.
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