Online Class: Medical Transcription 101
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 Course Description With the opportunities to work in the healthcare field, particularly that within the Medical Transcriptionist (MT) arena, foreseen to be on the rise for the next ten years; it makes a great deal of sense to acquire specialized training within the field. Within our Medical Transcription course, we provide a comprehensive look at what the profession entails from translating physicians' dictations to learning a significant amount of medical terminology. Further, we have identified the supplies you will need to embark on a successful career as an MT, as well as, the resources available to help you get a strong foothold on what has all the makings of being a most stimulating and rewarding career. Whether working from home (Medical Transcription has been ranked as one of the top ten growth industries for home-based businesses) or within a hospital or physician's office, the duties of an MT are best suited for those persons who are able to concentrate for long periods of time, excel at using reference materials and have an ear for various dialects and accents. Bear in mind when you decide to become an MT your work will not only be assisting physicians and medical facility administrators but also that of patients who rely upon the accuracy of medical information in order to receive quality care. Thus, while both diversified and scientific in nature, the profession of medical transcriptionist is one of which you could be most proud. Learning Outcomes By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Define the role medical transcriptionist.
- Summarize materials/productivity software.
- Summarize basic medical skills.
- Summarize medical terminology needed in medical transcript..
- Summarize reporting and documenting procedures.
- Summarize the importance of grammar and punctuation.
- Describe medical legal issues and industry issues.
- Transcribe for cardiac and vascular care.
- Transcribe for gastroenterology.
- Transcribe for Genitourinary, Otorhinolaryngology, Neurology, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, Plastic Surgery and Dermatology.
- Transcribe for general surgery.
- Transcribe for epidemiology and pathology, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1 - Overview: Medical TranscriptionistCareers in medical transcription are growing in direct relation to patient care needs and demands. This lesson provides an overview of the field of medical transcription. | Lesson 2 - MT: Career DetailsMedical transcription is a growing health care industry field. The basics of salaries, job opportunities, and methods of employment are explored in this lesson. | Lesson 3 - Medical Transcriptionist: A Day in the LifeA medical transcriptionist is expected to perform a wide range of duties and tasks. Some of those responsibilities are explored in this lesson. | Lesson 4 - Medical Transcription Training, Resources & CredentialsTraining and certification requirements must be completed for most career job placement. Degrees and costs are briefly explained in this lesson. | Lesson 5 - Medical Transcription: Materials/Productivity SoftwareVarious tools and software are essential to providing accurate and reliable transcription of physicians' notes and patient records. From Voice Operated Recordings to MT software, they're the tools of the job. | Lesson 6 - Learning Basic Medical SkillsThe basics of listening, learning strategies and other skills are covered in this lesson. Motivation and mastery of such skills is essential for a successful career as a medical transcriptionist. | Lesson 7 - Focus on Medical TerminologyLearn the importance of the basics of medical terminology such as the use of prefix, root, and suffixes that are common in the medical field. This lesson also covers decoding medical terms. | Lesson 8 - Reporting & DocumentingProper methods of documentation and reporting are vital to creating and providing accurate notes for use by medical staff. This lesson covers rules for dictating that are utilized by medical transcriptionists. | Lesson 9 - More on Grammar and PunctuationLearning grammar and punctuation rules applicable to medical transcripts and records is an important aspect of the medical transcriptionist's job. This lesson offers a quick review of the basics. | Lesson 10 - Medical Legal Issues and Industry IssuesPatient privacy and confidentiality are guaranteed by law in the U.S. One of the most important regulations a medical transcriptionist should be familiar with is HIPAA. More on that in this lesson. | Lesson 11 - Medical Terminology Concentration: Cardiac and Vascular CareLearning the basic functions and diagnostic procedures, therapies, and treatments for each body system gives the medical transcriptionist a solid background of medical terminology needs. | Lesson 12 - Medical Terminology Concentration: GastroenterologyThis lesson continues to offer students the vocabulary and terminology terms unique to the gastrointestinal system and field of medicine. | Lesson 13 - Medical Terminology Concentration: Hodgepodge of Medical Areas--Genitourinary, Otorhinolaryngology, Neurology, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, Plastic Surgery and DermatologyContinuing with medical terminology rules, students will learn in this lesson about a multitude of sub-specialties that include OB/GYN, plastic surgery, and neurology. | Lesson 14 - Medical Terminology Concentration: General SurgeryMany medical transcriptionists work for surgeons. Knowing surgical terminology will prepare a MT for a large number of opportuntities in the surgical field, regardless of specialty. | Lesson 15 - Medical Terminology Concentration: Anatomy and PhysiologyThe study of anatomy and physiology is absolutely essential in the field of medical transcription because dictation, medical records, and documents contain anatomical terms and procedures that a MT must be familiar with, | Lesson 16 - Medical Terminology Concentration: Epidemiology and PathologyMedical transcription skills rely heavily on knowledge of disease processes and the nature of disease. Learning the terms and phrases used by physicians and lab personnel is important in becoming a skilled MT. | Lesson 17 - Medical Terminology Concentration: PharmacologyPharmacology is the study of drugs and medicines. Because most patients will be on drug therapy, medical transcriptionists must be familiar and knowledgable with terms and phrases associated in this area. | Lesson 18 - Skill-Training for TranscriptionistsA skilled medical transcriptionist may make use of a large number of resources and tools to improve knowledge, accuracy, and precision. A few are touched upon in this lesson. | Lesson 19 - Conclusion & Associated Organizations/ResourcesSupport and additional resources to continue education or skill advancements help MTs keep up with ever changing rules, regulations, and tools that make the job flow smoothly. We conclude this course with information on learning aids and resources for MTs |
Additional Information | Course Title | : | Medical Transcription 101 | | CEU Value | : | | | Standard | : | Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard | | Accreditation | : | | | Languages | : | English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries | | Course Number | : | 7550401 | | Course Type | : | Professional Development | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Grading Policy | : | Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned | | Assessment Method | : | Lesson assignments and review exams | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Requirements | : | View Technical Requirements | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $54.00 (no CEU Certificate) | | | | | NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, certification or educational requirements.
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