Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

The Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist program at Richland Community College in Decatur, IL is a two- to four-year certificate program at this public institution. It falls within the health information technology field (CIP 51.0708) and trains students in the accurate transcription and documentation of medical reports, patient records, and clinical dictation.

Richland Community College offers a range of related programs, including Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant, and Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. Students in this program can expect training in medical terminology, anatomy, transcription technology, and the documentation standards used across healthcare settings.