Medical Transcription
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree is a recommended course of study for individuals interested in pursuing a career in medical transcription. The degree is not designed to transfer to a four-year institution, although a majority of classes are transferable. The Medical Transcription program provides solid groundwork in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, transcription, and computer training. The student entering this program is preparing for immediate employment as a medical transcriptionist in hospitals, clinics, doctor’s offices, etc. upon completion of this degree.

General Education Requirements:
Course #Course TitleCredits
WR 121English Composition3
SP 111Fundamentals of Speech3
BA 104Business Math4
Any Arts & Letters or Social Sciences3
Electives (Required by the department)12
BA 131 Intro to Business Computing (4) 
GS 161 Medical Terminology I (3) 
HPE 120 First Aid (2) 
MREC 116 Medical Office Procedures (3) 
Recommended Electives6
MREC 210 Medical Billing I (3) 
MREC 211 Medical Billing II (3) 
Total General Ed and Electives31
Program Requirements:59
(See next column for courses) 
TOTAL Credits:90
Program Recommendations:
Program classes are noted according to the quarter most often offered and shown in the recommended - or necessary sequence.
FALL QUARTER
Course #Course TitleCredits
BIOL 101General Biology4
OA 201Word Processing I3
CHEM 104Survey of Chemistry (Health)4
WINTER QUARTER
OA 122Keyboarding II3
OA 202Word Processing II3
SPRING QUARTER
BA 214Business Communications3
OA 226Advanced Transcription Medical3
OA 240Records Management3
BIOL 234Microbiology4
FALL QUARTER
BA 204Teamwork Dynamics3
BIOL 231Human Anatomy and Physiology4
MREC 110Medical Transcription3
WINTER QUARTER
BIOL 232Human Anatomy and Physiology4
MREC 125Cardiology Transcription1
MREC 126Gastrointestinal Transcription1
MREC 127Orthopedic Transcription1
OA 280Work Experience3
SPRING QUARTER
BIOL 233Human Anatomy and Physiology4
MREC 128Pathology Transcription1
MREC 129Radiology Transcription1
OA 280Work Experience3