Gain the skills to professionally transcribe and edit medical reports from audio recordings.
What you will learn
- Medical terminology
- Efficient transcription of medical reports including diagnostic imaging reports, discharge summaries, oncology reports, pathology reports, and surgery reports
- Effective use of hard and electronic resources
- Proofreading and editing skills
- Oral and written English communication
- Spelling, grammar, and punctuation
- Transcription equipment and software
- Computer and keyboarding skills
- Confidence, initiative, and critical thinking
- Integrity and confidentiality
What to expect
- Two terms of integrated training
- Lectures, labs, seminars, and demonstrations
- Group work and student presentations
- Case simulations, exercises, role practice
- Written exams
- Quizzes, assignments, exams
- Three-week practicum experience
Admission requirements
Program-specific
- Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
- English 12 with a B grade or equivalent, or English Language Proficiency, or equivalent
- Successful completion of a 5-minute keyboarding test with a typing speed of 25 gross words per minute with five errors or less using the touch-typing method (using the appropriate fingers for each key on the keyboard and not looking at your fingers as you type)
General
- Seats are offered to applicants who have met all admission requirements, on a first-qualified, first-served basis.
- International applicants must be 17 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
- All VCC applicants are required to function successfully in an English-speaking classroom. English requirements vary by program. For details, visit VCC International - English Requirements.
Recommended Characteristics
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Ability to deal with colleagues and staff in a tactful and courteous manner
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Personal hygiene, grooming and appearance acceptable to a medical environment
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High standard of honesty, integrity, and professionalism
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Ability to maintain confidentiality
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Good hearing and vision in order to be able to interpret medical dictation
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Ability to remain seated for the majority of a working day
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Attention to detail, accuracy, patience, and ability to work well under pressure
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Excellent command of English grammar and punctuation
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Ability to work effectively in a team environment
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Basic computer literacy
Courses
*Program general hours
Classes are generally held on Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., except during the practicum when students work Monday through Friday for the hours assigned by the practicum host.
| Term One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MEDC 1120 | Medical Terminology for MT 1 | 2.5 |
| MEDC 1121 | Medical Speed & Accuracy 1 | 2 |
| MEDC 1130 | Medical Terminology for MT 2 | 2.5 |
| MEDC 1131 | Med Speed & Accuracy for MT 2 | 2 |
| MEDC 1132 | Human Relation Skills | 1 |
| MEDC 1133 | Electronic File Management | 2 |
| MEDC 1134 | Medical Transcription for MT | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term Two | ||
| MEDC 1212 | History & Physical Reports | 2 |
| MEDC 1213 | Diagnostic Imaging Reports | 2 |
| MEDC 1215 | Discharge Summaries | 2 |
| MEDC 1216 | Oncology Reports | 1 |
| MEDC 1219 | Pathology Reports | 2 |
| MEDC 1220 | Practicum | 2 |
| MEDC 1241 | Medical Speed & Accuracy 3 | 2 |
| MEDC 1242 | General Surgery Reports | 2 |
| MEDC 1246 | Specialized Operative Reports | 2 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Total Credits | 32 | |
* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
Fees and other costs
*| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | 145 | |
| Tuition | 15129 |
Tuition Breakdown
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| Student union | 107 | |
| College initiative | 88 | |
| Materials | 0 | not including textbooks |
| Campus resource | 152 | |
| Laundry | 0 | |
| Tools (deposit) | 0 | |
| Coverall (deposit) | 0 | |
| Uniform (deposit) | 0 | |
| Medical & Dental | 275 | |
| U-PASS | 347 | |
| Graduation | 40 | |
| Program-specific extra fees | 0 | |
| Total |
- Seats are offered to applicants who have met all admission requirements, on a first-qualified, first-served basis.
- International applicants must be 17 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
- All VCC applicants are required to function successfully in an English-speaking classroom. English requirements vary by program. For details, visit VCC International - English Requirements.
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