Medical Transcription

Diploma Program

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

Students will gain extensive knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, human diseases, diagnostic studies, surgical procedures, and laboratory procedures. In addition to word processing skill and knowledge of voice 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 a Certified Medical Transcriptionist.

Special Requirements
Students must have a minimum typing speed of 45 wpm and an excellent command of medical language as well as oral and written English skills to progress in the program. Although ECC has incorporated the AAMT’s Model Curriculum for Medical Transcription into its curriculum, years of professional work experience may be required to pass the AAMT’s medical transcriptionist certification examination to become a Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT).

Students must have documentation of passing a physical examination, a notarized Hepatitis B waiver, and must have a minimum grade of B in all required courses before being approved for Co-op Work Experience courses.

For the most current information about Medical Transcription, contact ECC Student Services at (252) 823-5166 ext. 255.

Tarboro:  (252) 823-5166 2009 W. Wilson St. Tarboro, NC 27886

Rocky Mount:  (252) 446-0436 225 Tarboro St. Rocky Mount, NC 27801