;
Contents

Healthcare Documentation Specialist - Office Technology Certificate (Career)

APPLICATION CODE 319

For curriculum information, contact the Division of Health, Science, and Technology—Room SET-430.

The Healthcare Documentation Specialist certificate prepares individuals to perform entry-level administrative and computer support activities within the healthcare environment. Students will develop skills in healthcare administration, including gaining the knowledge, understanding, and abilities required to transcribe clinical dictation and prepare patient care documents with accuracy, clarity, consistency, and timeliness, all while applying the principles of professional and ethical conduct.

Suggested Semester 1

Course NumberTitleCredits
CMSY 102Beginning Word Processing

1
OFFI 150Pharmacology for Health Administrative Professionals

1
OFFI 260Medical Terminology

3
OFFI 279Keyboarding

1

Suggested Semester 2

Course NumberTitleCredits
OFFI 102Editing Skills

3
OFFI 270Medical Transcription Techniques

3

Suggested Semester 3

Course NumberTitleCredits
OFFI 293Beginning Medical Transcription

3

Suggested Semester 4

Course NumberTitleCredits
OFFI 297Advanced Medical Transcription

3

Total Credit Hours: 18

A graduate should be able to

  1. Prepare healthcare documentation to meet medical industry standards.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of when to use medical and pharmacological terminology including knowledge of the differences between the two.
  3. Demonstrate proficiency in English language usage including proofreading, editing, and research skills.
  4. Demonstrate proficiency with current productivity applications.