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Our Medical Transcription Associate program creates a simulation approach to medical transcription that will give you a working knowledge of the medical reports most commonly used in both inpatient and outpatient care settings.
Medical Terminology
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Identify how to gain and understand the basic word structure in medical terminology
- Recognize how to relate the medical terms to the structure and function of the human body
- Identify body systems, body cavities, and planes of the body
- Define words by dividing them into their component parts
- Recall the terminology used with medical specialists and case reports
Medical Transcription
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Recall the fundamentals of medical transcription, including skills, abilities, equipment
- Recognize the core elements of transcription: punctuation, capitalization, and grammar
- Identify how to properly transcribe correspondence letters
- List how to accurately transcribe history and physical examination records
- Differentiate between various medical reports and identify the proper ways to transcribe them
Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology Module 1
Basic Word Structure
- Word Analysis
- Combining Forms
- Suffixes & Prefixes
- Pronunciation of Terms
- Exercises & Applications
Medical Terminology Module 2
Organization of the Body
- Body Systems and Cavities
- Divisions of the Back
- Planes of the Body
- Pronunciation of Terms
- Exercises & Applications
Medical Terminology Module 3
Suffixes
- Introduction to Suffixes
- Suffixes and Terminology
- Diagnostic & Procedural Suffixes
- Pronunciation of Terms
- Exercises & Applications
Medical Terminology Module 4
Prefixes
- Combining Forms & Prefixes
- Prefixes and Terminology
- Define Common Prefixes
- Pronunciation of Terms
- Exercises & Applications
Medical Terminology Module 5
Medical Specialists & Case Reports
- Medical Specialists
- Combining Forms & Vocabulary
- Case Reports & Terminology
- Pronunciation of Terms
- Exercises & Applications
Medical Terminology Module 6
Body Systems – Part 1
- Cardiovascular System
- Digestive System
- Endocrine System
- Female Reproductive System
- Lymphatic System
Medical Terminology Module 7
Body Systems – Part 2
- Male Reproductive System
- Musculoskeletal System
- Nervous System
- Respiratory System
- Skin & Sense Organs
- Urinary System
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
Medical Transcription
Medical Transcription Module 1
Typing Practice & Improvement
- Pre-Test Your Typing Ability
- Finger Positioning Exercises
- Typing Practice Games
- Typing Progress Tracking
- Improve Your Typing Skills
- Increase Your Typing Speed
Medical Transcription Module 2
Medical Transcription: The Basics
- Medical Communication
- Transcription Skills and Speed
- Physically Challenged Transcriptionists
- Ethical and Legal Responsibilities
- Medical Reports and Records
- Equipment and Technology
- Ergonomics
- Dictation Equipment
Medical Transcription Module 3
Punctuation and Capitalization
- Vocabulary
- Comma
- Period
- Decimal Point
- Quotation Marks
- Colon
- Hyphens
- Spacing with Punctuation
- Capitalization Rules
Medical Transcription Module 4
Transcribing Numbers, Figures, Abbreviations, and Letters
- Metric System in Medical Records
- Typing Numbers
- Use of Abbreviations & Acronyms
- Postscript
- Qualities of a Mailable Letter
- Letter Formats
- Letter Mechanics
- Placement & Paragraphing
- Signing and Mailing
Medical Transcription Module 5
Proofreading and Reference Books
- Where Errors Occur
- Accuracy
- Types of Errors
- How to Proofread
- English & Medical Dictionaries
- Journals & Newsletters
- Medical Spelling
- Compound Words
- Spelling The Names of Drugs
Medical Transcription Module 6
Word Endings and Grammar Review
- Plural Endings
- Forming Plurals of Medical Terms
- Basic Rules for Plural English Words
- Noun and Adjective Endings
- Homonyms
- Word-Choice Pairs
- Antecedents
- Parallel Structure
- Personal Pronouns
- Tense of Verbs
Medical Transcription Module 7
Outpatient Medical Chart Notes and Physical Exam Report
- General Principles for Complete Documentation in Medical Records
- New Patient, Office
- Established Patient, Office
- Chart Note, Emergency Department Visit
- Formats and Styles
- Patient History
- Physical Examinations
- Interval History
Medical Transcription Module 8
Medical Reports and Business Documents
- Discharge Summaries
- Operative Reports
- Pathology Reports
- Radiology and Imaging Reports
- Consultation Reports
- Composition Guidelines
- Writing Memoranda
- Electronic Mail
- Typing Hospital Protocols and Reports
- Agenda and Minutes
Medical Transcription Module 9
Speech Recognition and Establishing Your Career
- Medical Transcriptionist Terminology
- Medical Document Quality Editor Terminology
- Speech-Recognized Draft Editing
- Demographic Data
- Working from Home
- Marketing Yourself
- Home-Based Business
- Interview Skills
- Professionalism
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
All course materials included.
Medical Transcription
Upon successful completion of our Medical Transcription course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position doing medical transcription and will be prepared to sit for the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity's (AHDI) national certification exam to become a Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS).
Note: This course is not affiliated with, nor has it been endorsed by the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity.
Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player