Health Information Management Medical Transcription Technology Diploma Course Overviews

The following courses are required for the Health Information Management Medical Transcription Technology Diploma. Each course description also includes information about which semesters the course is available. Prerequisites are listed as well. For more information, please refer to the curriculum.

Prerequisite Courses

HSC 1531 - Medical Terminology (3 credits)

An introduction to medical language used by healthcare professionals. Basic word structure and formation are studied. Medical terms, abbreviations, definitions, and spelling are explored. Major disease processes and pathological conditions of specific body systems are discussed. A lab fee is charged.

Prerequisite: TABE reading and language minimum scores of 10.0 or ENC00011C and REA0002C, both with grade of "C" or better, if entry test scores indicate need.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters; available in day and evening sections each semester, as well as on-line.)

HSC 1000 - Introduction to Health Care (3 credits)

This introductory course provides an overview of the health professions and the healthcare delivery system. Other topics will include disease prevention and wellness promotion, guidelines for legal and ethical practice, and communication skills. Basic concepts of medical terminology, safety and security, and infection control including the State-approved 4-hour course in AIDS prevention will be presented. Students will be introduced to the use of computers in healthcare including diagnostic and monitoring capabilities.

Prerequisite: TABE reading and language minimum scores of 10.0 or ENC00011C and REA0002C, both with grade of "C" or better, if entry test scores indicate need.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters and available in day and evening sections each semester.

HIM 1031 - Introduction to Medical Transcription (3 credits)

Students will master word processing software and develop basic medical transcription skills by transcribing office medical dictation from physicians. English usage, transcription of digital dictation, medical knowledge, and proofreading and editing skills will be enhanced. Lab fee required.

Prerequisite: HSC1531. Offered spring and summer semesters in evening and/or online sections.

HIM 1430 - Concepts of Disease (3 credits)

This course provides an overview of all body systems diseases and conditions including etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic and treatment modalities.

Prerequisite: HIM1450.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters in evening sections.

HIM 1450 - Anatomy and Physiology (3 credits)

This course studies the essential anatomy and physiology of the human body. This knowledge is used as a basis for later studies of disease processes. All organ systems are discussed using lectures, diagrams, and audio-visual material. Some aspects of chemistry and microbiology are introduced as they relate to healthcare.

Prerequisite: TABE reading and language minimum scores of 10.0 or ENC00011C and REA0002C, both with grade of "C" or better, if entry test scores indicate need.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters in day and evening sections.

Major Courses

HIM 1475 - Medical Style and Grammar (2 credits)

The study, synthesis, and application of the rules of English language and medical transcription style as reflected by the Book of Style of the American Association for Medical Transcription (AAMT) and the Manual of Style of the American Medical Association. Application of rules will be demonstrated with satisfactory completion of a minimum of 3 writing assignments.

Prerequisites: HSC1531 and HIM1031.
Offered spring semester on Tuesday evenings.

HIM 2032 - Intermediate Medical Transcription (4 credits)

This course teaches students to transcribe basic medical dictation. Students use English language, proofreading, and editing skills. The role of technology, medical knowledge, and research in transcribing is explored. Students must meet progressively demanding accuracy standards. This is a hands-on course. A lab fee is charged.

Prerequisites: HSC1531, HIM1031 and completion of college prep reading and writing courses with a "C" or better, if test scores so indicate.
Offered fall semester in distance-learning format; with enough demand, will be offered on campus in a daytime section as well.

CGS 2100C - Microcomputer Software Applications (3 credits)

This course focuses on the concepts and operation of the main components of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Students will gain fundamental knowledge of the office suite and learn skills that have practical application in real world situations. Lab fee required. No prerequisites.

Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters in day, evening, weekend, and on-line sections.)

HIM 1000 - Health Information Management (3 credits)

Students will learn the purpose, content, and ethical and legal principles of the medical record. Health Information Management Department functions, workflow, and quality considerations will be discussed.

Prerequisite: CGS2100C.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters in an online format only.

HIM 1442 - Pharmacology and Lab Medicine (3 credits)

A study of the principles and language of pharmacology and laboratory medicine, including drugs and drug classes, diagnostic tests, indications, techniques, expressions of values, and significance of findings.

Prerequisites: HSC1000 and HSC1531.
Offered fall semester in the evening and spring semester in the day.

HIM 2034 - Advanced Medical Transcription (4 credits)

Transcription of advanced original healthcare dictation using advanced proofreading, editing, and research skills while meeting progressively more demanding accuracy and productivity standards.

Prerequisite: HIM 2032.
Offered spring semester in distance-learning format; with enough demand, will be offered on campus in a daytime section as well.

HIM 2920 - Medical Transcription Seminar (2 credits)

Industry trends and career options will be covered. Professional networking will be discussed and practiced. Work environment dynamics and professional development opportunities will be explored. During the semester, attendance is required at a minimum of 2 meetings of the Central Florida Chapter of the American Association for Medical Transcription. Certification readiness will be assessed.

Prerequisite: HIM2034. Corequisite: HIM2652.
Offered summer semester in the evening only.

HIM 2652 - Medical Transcription Technology (2 credits)

This course is designed to study, synthesize, and apply technologies used in healthcare documentation, as well as to stimulate an awareness of related emerging technologies.

Prerequisites: HIM2034 and CGS2100C.
Offered summer semester in the evening only.

HIM 2802 - Medical Transcription Internship (2 credits)

On-the-job medical transcription experience emphasizing a variety of healthcare documents.

Prerequisite: HIM2034. Corequisite: HIM 2920.
Offered in the summer semester and other semesters as needed.

Did you know?

Experienced Medical Transcriptionists earn between $14 and $33 per hour depending on education, experience, and certification status.