Transcription

Course Title: Certificate in Transcription

Course Duration: 3 months

Tuition Fee: Ksh.10,000

Course Overview:

The Certificate in Transcription is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to excel in the field of transcription. This course provides comprehensive training on converting audio and video recordings into written text accurately and efficiently. Students will learn various transcription techniques, including medical, legal, and general transcription, and will gain proficiency in using transcription software and tools.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of transcription and its various applications.

• Develop proficiency in listening and typing skills for accurate transcription.

• Learn to use transcription software and tools effectively.

• Gain knowledge of medical, legal, and general transcription terminologies.

• Improve grammar, punctuation, and formatting skills for professional transcripts.

• Understand the ethical and legal considerations in transcription.

Course Content:

1. Introduction to Transcription

   • Overview of transcription

   • Types of transcription: medical, legal, general

   • Roles and responsibilities of a transcriptionist

2. Listening and Typing Skills

   • Improving listening skills for transcription

   • Typing speed and accuracy enhancement

   • Techniques for effective note-taking

3. Transcription Software and Tools

   • Introduction to transcription software

   • Using foot pedals and other transcription tools

   • File management and organization

4. Medical Transcription

   • Medical terminologies and abbreviations

   • Understanding medical reports and documents

   • Transcribing medical dictations

5. Legal Transcription

   • Legal terminologies and jargon

   • Understanding legal documents and proceedings

   • Transcribing legal recordings

6. General Transcription

   • Transcribing interviews, meetings, and podcasts

   • Formatting and editing transcripts

   • Quality control and proofreading techniques

7. Grammar and Punctuation

   • Grammar rules and usage

   • Proper punctuation in transcripts

   • Formatting guidelines for professional transcripts

8. Ethical and Legal Considerations

   • Confidentiality and data protection

   • Ethical standards in transcription

   • Legal implications and responsibilities

Assessment:

• Practical transcription assignments

• Typing speed and accuracy tests

• Final project: Transcribing a comprehensive audio or video recording

Career Opportunities: Upon successful completion of the course, graduates can pursue careers as:

• Medical Transcriptionists

• Legal Transcriptionists

• General Transcriptionists

• Freelance Transcriptionists

• Transcription Editors and Proofreaders

Enrollment Requirements:

• Basic computer skills

• Good command of the English language

• Keen attention to detail