Business & Technology

Q: What is Medical Transcription?

A: Virtually every encounter that takes place between a health care provider and his or her patient must be put into written documentation. Generally, the information is recorded either onto tape or a digital voice processing system. The dictated information is then listened to by a medical transcriptionist (MT) who transcribes the report into either a hard copy or an electronic medical record using a computer and a word processor.

Q: Does it require training?

General Description:

Medical transcription is one of the fastest growing home-based professions in the country. The demand for qualified medical transcriptionists continues to accelerate, creating unprecedented financial and career opportunities for people who have the skills to succeed in the fast-paced environment.

Students interested in engineering can pursue an Associates in Engineering Science, or can pursue an Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology, which has several specialties.

Classes in electronics can lead in two directions: Electronics Technology, or Electronics Technology - Biomedical Concentration.

General Description:

This program is designed to prepare students for a career in the horticulture industry that includes ornamental nurseries and greenhouses, landscape design and construction, lawn and tree care, golf course management, sod production, retail garden centers, florists and interiorscapes.

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Aptitudes:

Individuals in this field must enjoy planting, building, constructing, painting, lettering, designing, and working with their hands. Individuals should like to operate all types of power equipment and landscape tools and be able to make and carry out decisions. Individuals must be able to work with people and plants in an outdoor setting.

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Outlook:

The horticulture industry in Illinois is widespread, playing a critical role in the environment by providing a vast array of landscape products and services. The horticulture industry represents one of the fastest growing service-related occupations in Illinois. Future employment is open for qualified individuals.

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Career Options

These are occupational training programs. Some of the courses may not transfer to four-year institutions.
For those interested in pursuing a certificate or degree, the following two career-laddering options are available:

• Associate in Applied Science - Horticulture (62 Credit Hours) - (ICCB Code: AAS 0108)
• Basic Certificate - Floral Design (18 Credit Hours) - (ICCB Code: C 108A)
• Basic Certificate - Greenhouse (18 Credit Hours) - (ICCB Code: C 108B)
• Basic Certificate - Landscape & Turf (21 Credit Hours) - (ICCB Code: C 108C)

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Courses:

Both credit and non-credit horticulture courses are available. Please see the course schedule for a list of courses currently being offered.

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For Further Information:

For an admission application or additional information contact the Business and Technology Division at Richland Community College, Room W218, or (217) 875-7211, Ext. 475 or 436.

You may also contact the Horticulture Program Director, David McLaughlin, in the Horticulture Building, (217) 875-7211, Ext. 562, or by e-mail dmclaugh@richland.edu.

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