The Medical Transcription curriculum prepares individuals to become medical language specialists who interpret and transcribe dictation by physicians and other healthcare professionals in order to document patient care and facilitate delivery of healthcare services.

Students will gain extensive knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, human diseases, diagnostic studies, surgical procedures, and laboratory procedures. In addition to word processing skills and knowledge of voice processing equipment, students must master English grammar, spelling, and proofreading.

Graduates should qualify for employment in hospitals, medical clinics, doctors’ offices, private transcription businesses, research facilities, insurance companies, and publishing companies. After acquiring work experience, individuals can apply to the American Association for Medical Transcription to become Certified Medical Transcriptionists.

The medical transcription student who elects to do co-op may be required to submit a medical form and a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Admission Policy and Procedures

Medical Transcription Diploma Graduation Plan

If you are a new student who is interested in learning more about Medical Assisting, please contact Admission Counselor Jonathan Wirt.

Medical Transcription Faculty Advisor

Elizabeth M. Sprinkle, CMA (AAMA), BA
Program Chair, Medical Assisting and Medical Transcription
Edgecombe Community College
(252) 446-0436 x353