AAS in Medical Transcription

Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

The online Associate of Applied Science in Medical Transcription at Kaplan University offers students the opportunity to learn about bioethics, ethics in the medical field, legal terms, consent, contracts, professional liability, medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and common diseases of the human body. Students can also gain skills in health care software applications, typing, formatting medical documents, dictation, and medical transcription. The program allows students to develop their medical transcription professional skills through a simulated practicum. When students graduate from this program and meet the requirements of the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI), they may qualify to sit for the Registered Medical Transcriptionist examination.

What Are the Prerequisites?

Applicants to the Associate of Applied Science in Medical Transcription should be interested in working in medical environments. Applicants to Kaplan University's programs should have a high school diploma or GED and be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. Since the program is offered online, applicants should have access to a computer.

What Are the Course Requirements?

The Associate of Applied Science in Medical Transcription consists of 90 credit requirements. Requirements are broken up into 15 core credits, 10 open elective credits, and 65 major credits.

Medical Transcription Major Course Requirements

• Academic Strategies for the Health Care Professional
• Medical Law and Bioethics
• Medical Terminology
• Software Applications for Health Care Professionals
• Anatomy and Physiology I
• Anatomy and Physiology II
• Diseases of the Human Body
• Keyboarding I - Fundamentals
• Keyboarding II - Advanced Techniques
• Pharmacology and Laboratory Medicine
• Medical Records Transcription I
• Medical Records Transcription II
• Medical Records Transcription III
• Professional Development for Medical Transcriptionists
• Medical Transcription Practicum

What Are My Post-Graduation Opportunities?

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of Kaplan University's Associate of Applied Science in Medical Transcription, you may find employment opportunities in traditional hospitals and medical settings, or online as a telecommuter. You may find positions with hospitals, insurance companies, medical centers, doctors' offices, and transcription service companies. Positions you could pursue include:

• Medical transcriptionist
• Medical office receptionist
• Medical administrative assistant

Advanced Degrees

The Associate of Applied Science in Medical Transcription at Kaplan University can help you prepare for undergraduate studies. Continuing your education by earning a bachelor's degree in a related field allows you to expand your knowledge and technical skills which can help you pursue additional career options. Below are some related bachelor's degrees you may wish to pursue:

• Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness
• Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management
• Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration
• Bachelor of Science in Health Science