2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College

7111-RoaneStCommColl 6/16/06 2:58 PM Page 178
Certificate Programs
178 ROANE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Students wishing to pursue an AAS in General Technology with emphasis in
Emergency Medical Services, should consult a Health Science advisor.
Program Deadline: June 30.
NOTE: 12 credit hours must be completed at Roane State in order to meet the
graduation residency requirement. (See page 61)
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION
The Medical Transcriptionist Program is a nine-month certificate program. In addition
to classroom lecture and transcription practice, two days a week are spent during
the second semester in a health care facility affording the student valuable work experience
in medical transcription. Graduates obtain employment in hospitals, clinics, doctor’s
offices, and transcription services. Graduates are eligible to take the American
Association for Medical Transcription certificate examination. MDT courses must be
taken in sequence.
Admission Requirements
1. Submit an official copy of high school transcript or GED scores or college transcript.
2. Recommend typing speed of 45 words per minute; typing/keyboarding skills are
required. Basic knowledge of computer/word processing functions (recommended
COLL 1020 or CST 170) is required.
3. Pass a high school level grammar, punctuation and spelling preadmission test.
4. Completed RSCC application and admission requirements for special student
category.
5. Completed Health Science application.
6. Completed health form.
7. Be accepted by the Health Science Admissions Committee.
8. Acute hearing required.
Retention Policies
Students’ grades will be evaluated at the end of each semester by the Health Science
Admissions committee. A student must maintain the following standards or he/she will
be dismissed from his/her respective program:
1. A grade of “C” or better in each specialty course.
2. Completion of specialty courses as specified by the degree checklist. A student
must be able to complete courses with the class in which he/she was admitted.
A student who cannot graduate with the class in which he/she was admitted will
be dropped from that class and must re-apply to a subsequent class.
3. Evidence of malpractice insurance and physical examination must be provided
prior to clinical training.
The RSCC policy of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Sanctions applies to all students
regardless of the program in which they are enrolled. In cases where alcohol and
drug violations occur, disciplinary action, as well as the decision whether to test for
alcohol or drugs, will be processed through the Dean of Health Sciences and the office
of the Dean of Student Services and Multicultural Affairs.