Medical Transcription Technology

• Program Description
• Application Procedures & Deadline
• Admission Requirements
  
• Degree Plan/Courses

Program Description
The Medical Transcription Technology program prepares students for entry level employment as a Medical Transcriptionist. The program provides graduates with basic knowledge of medical terminology and internal organization of medical reports along with skills required to transcribe medical dictation with speed, accuracy and clarity. Medical transcriptionists may be employed in a variety of health-related settings, including hospitals, doctors’ offices, health clinics, governmental agencies, insurance companies and in private practice. Graduates may apply to take the voluntary certification examination offered by the American Association of Medical Transcriptionists (AAMT). The AAMT recommends that applicants have a minimum of three years’ experience in transcribing acute-care reports prior to taking the examination.

Application Procedure and Deadline
Classes are admitted yearly in August. Class size is limited, and all applicants are not selected for participation. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED diploma and meet special admission requirements for the program listed below.

Students may apply for admission through the Fall Semester Registration period if classes are not at capacity.

All applicants shall have equal opportunity regardless of race, age, sex, creed, religion, or nationality.

Applicants with special needs due to disability must make this fact known prior to admission so that necessary accommodations can be made. Because of the nature of the profession, it may not always be possible to accommodate students with severe disabilities.

Admission Requirements
High School (or GED Equivalency) Diploma plus general and special requirements listed below:

1. Completion of all general admission procedures of the College. Refer to page 17 in the Southeast Arkansas College Catalog and Student Handbook.
2. Completion of the Nursing and Allied Health Application for Admission form.
3. Demonstrated proficiency in typing of 55 WPM.
4. ASSET Part-Score Average of 40; or COMPASS scores of 51% in Math (Elementary Algebra), 74% in English, and 81% in Reading; or ACT Composite Score of 18; or completion of 15 semester hours of general education applicable to the program with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
5. Completion or test score validated exemption of all required developmental courses in English, math, and reading.

   The above information must be submitted to:
   Southeast Arkansas College
   Attention: Nursing & Allied Health Technologies Division
   1900 Hazel Street
   Pine Bluff, AR 71603

NOTE: Acceptable ASSET, ACT, COMPASS, or TABE scores may waive the English and math course requirements for one-year technical certificate programs.

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