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The Medical Transcriptionist Certificate program is a 16 credit certificate program in which all of the courses for the program are offered online.

See the Medical Transcriptionist Certificate program sheet for course requirements.

You may want to read www.rctc.edu/online/ for information about RCTC online-distance education.

The required minimum computer requirements for the classes in the Medical Transcriptionist Online Certificate program are:

• Windows XP, ME, or 98 operating system
• 1.0 or better GHz Intel Pentium 4
• 256 MB RAM
• CD Drive
• 80 MB free HD space
• 56K or Cable/DSL modem
• Audio card with speakers or headset
• Microsoft Office 2000 or Microsoft Office XP
• Internet Explorer
• E-mail account
• Internet service provider

Enrollment in the Program:

The screening criteria are:

• Student’s program major is medical transcription certificate
• Intent to enroll in the entire 16-credit online medical transcription program
  • part time
  • full time
• Admission as a student at Rochester Community and Technical College. Both the Accuplacer test for reading, writing, and mathematics skills assessment and immunizations (as required by Minnesota law) must be completed for enrollment, as well as other application requirements.
• College level English proficiency
• Keyboarding speed of approximately 45 words/minute
• Expectation of maximum study efforts to achieve success in the field of medical transcription. The program is challenging.

Additional advising available: mary.olson@roch.edu or 280-3107.

Our instructors:

Mary Olson
Program Leader, Medical Office Careers
BTEC Department
507-280-3107
mary.olson@roch.edu

Kathy Olson
BTEC Department
507-280-3135
kathy.olson@roch.edu

Tara Hammill
BTEC Department
507-529-6128
tara.hammill@roch.edu

Judy Gust
BTEC Department
507-285-7456
judy.gust@roch.edu

Coralie Fiegel
BTEC Department
507-285-7559
coralie.fiegel@roch.edu

Michael Mutschelknaus
English Department
507-280-3510
mike.mutschelknaus@roch.edu

General Information:

Medical Transcriptionist Certificate
16 credits (These classes are offered completely online.)
The certificate program is for students who possess foundational general office skills and want a career change.

What does a medical transcriptionist do?

The medical transcriptionist performs supportive tasks in medical group practices, clinics, hospitals, medical insurance companies, and medical supply/equipment firms. The medical transcriptionist functions as a "word technician" and transcribes and edits medical letters, medical reports, or medical publications regarding patients' examinations, operations, and laboratory procedures. Medical transcriptionists possess and apply a high degree of editing skill.

What are the qualities needed to be a great medical secretary/transcriptionist?

Individuals interested in become a medical transcriptionist must have a desire to work in the medical field, be self-directed, and motivated. Students’ skills must be well developed in English grammar, punctuation, and usage. Skills in keyboarding in a word processing program as well as utilizing a dictation system are necessary for employment.

What will a transcriptionist earn for a salary?

The approximate salary for an entry-level position will be $12 to $14 per hour. Salaries can vary depending on skills, experience, levels of responsibility, and location of employment.

How do I obtain information to enroll at Rochester Technical and Community College (RCTC)?

To enroll at Rochester Community and Technical College, go to Admissions link to http://www.rctc.edu/admissions/ online at the RCTC web site for enrollment procedures.

How do I register for courses?

You can register online by going to Web Registration Portal or you can come to our campus to register. If you are enrolling in the online option, you must email each individual instructor as listed in the most current registration schedule for permission to register into the program courses. You will be screened for meeting the criteria in the "Acceptance to the Program" information provided above.

More Information:

• Other Medical Secretary Program Options
• Other BTEC Programs Options
• Complete BTEC courses descriptions

For further advising concerns, please contact the program leader of medical office careers, Mary Olson at 507-280-3107 or email at mary.olson@roch.edu