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Associate of Applied Science in Medical Transcription
The medical transcription program is designed to help you develop the specialized skills and knowledge you need to transcribe medical dictation with accuracy, clarity, and timeliness, while applying the principles of professional and ethical conduct. Study to acquire the grammar, punctuation, and medical terminology skills necessary to turn doctors' daily dictation tapes into clear, concise print and electronic documents. In addition to the online program, students will complete an externship through a transcription company, physician's office, clinic or hospital. Graduates meeting the requirements of the American Association of Medical Transcription (AAMT) may sit for the Registered Medical Transcriptionist exam (RMT) and graduates with two years of experience in the industry may sit for the Certified Medical Transcriptionist exam (CMT).*
*Although certain programs at Kaplan University are designed to prepare students to take various certification or licensing exams, the University cannot guarantee the student will pass those exams. In some cases, field experience and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.