
OPEN LEARNING DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
उत्तिष्ठत जाग्रत प्राप्य वरान्निबोधत
SCHOOL OF OPEN LEARNING, CAMPUS OF OPEN LEARNING
DEPARTMENT OF DISTANCE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF DELHI

Medical Transcription
Help Desk
Contact Us
Email: skillcentre.cisbc@col.du.ac.in
Phone: 011-65213030
Phone: 011-27008300
Toll Free: 1800118301
For queries and suggestions please contact our helpdesk (Monday to Friday 09:30 AM to 5:30 PM):
Address: OLDC, Second Floor, ARC Building, University of Delhi, Opposite S.G.T.B. Khalsa College, Delhi-110007
About the Course
Medical transcription is the process of accurately and quickly transcribing medical records that have been dictated by physicians and other healthcare providers. This includes letters, psychiatric evaluations, laboratory, x-ray, and pathology reports; it also includes history and physical reports, clinical notes, office notes, operative reports, consultation notes, and discharge summaries. A medical transcriptionist is a person who helps doctors and specialized surgeons by transcribing, formatting, and editing their dictated medical reports. They are knowledgeable about medical terminology, typing, and language.
In-demands skill set:- completing an MT course provides individuals with a sought-after skill set, making them valuable assets in the healthcare industry.
Stability and Flexibility: The healthcare industry's stability extends to medical transcription, offering professionals a secure job market.
Contribution to Healthcare and Personal Growth:- Professionals in MT play a crucial role in ensuring accurate healthcare documentation contributing to patient care quality.
Mode of Classes
Offline
Duration
6 months
Fees
30000 (Fees once paid will not be refunded.)
Eligibility
12th pass from any stream
Job Prospects/ Future Opportunities
Potential career paths in medical transcription are available to those with strong attention to detail, proficient typing abilities, and a thorough awareness of medical language and documentation protocols. Medical transcriptionists turn healthcare providers' dictated recordings into written reports or patient records. They usually work in hospitals, clinics, medical offices, or transcription corporations.
There are still plenty of career prospects in medical transcribing due to the growing need for precise and effective medical documentation. In addition, some medical transcriptionists might prefer to operate remotely as freelancers or independent contractors, offering healthcare institutions contract or project-based transcription services.
Furthermore, medical transcriptionists now play new roles as editors or quality assurance professionals, guaranteeing the accuracy and completeness of transcribed documents produced by automated systems, thanks to developments in speech recognition technology.
For those who possess the required education and experience, medical transcribing jobs are generally promising, providing chances for both flexible work schedules and steady employment in the healthcare sector.
Schedule Of Classes
Twice a week (Monday and Wednesday)
Assessment
Assessment Criteria:
1. Written test 150 marks.
2. Practical test(PPT based) 50 marks.
3. Total marks of both tests 60% is the passing criteria.
Time Table
Days of Week | Class Timing | Location |
Monday and Wednesday | 10:00 A.M to 1:00 P.M |
Campus of Open Learning (COL) Address: OLDC, Second Floor, ARC Building, University of Delhi, Opposite S.G.T.B. Khalsa College, Delhi-110007 |
Date Of Commencement |
3 rd Batch Admission Open. |
Information
- Registrations in these courses are open for all, including University of Delhi students.
- Admissions on first cum first serve basis (as per the number of seats in each course).
Disclaimer *
- All rights related to skill courses structure and time-table are reserved by the Centre for Innovation and Skill Based Courses(CISBC), OLDC.
- Schedule of every skill based course being offered is subject to the number of enrollments per course.