Course Description:
This course is designed to develop the skills, knowledge, and attitude necessary to prepare students for entry-level work in a professional office environment. Students choose medical or legal curriculum after learning basic business communications and practices. The medical course includes medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and medical transcription. The legal course includes terminology, legal document preparation, and legal transcription. There are internship opportunities at local hospitals, medical offices, legal offices and the courthouse. The second year medical program includes medical billing and both advanced medical terminology and transcription.
The second year legal course includes advanced legal transcription and legal specialties. There is a three-month internship for those who qualify.