Course Syllabus
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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.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs
Learning Outcomes
- 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.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Assessment Guide
Assessment | Points |
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Lesson 1 Assignment A | 10 points |
Test Your Typing Skills | 10 points |
Quiz for Lesson 1 - Overview: Medical Transcriptionist | 27 points |
Lesson 2 Assignment A | 5 points |
Quiz for Lesson 2 - MT: Career Details | 50 points |
Lesson 3 Assignment A | 10 points |
Quiz for Lesson 3 - Medical Transcriptionist: A Day in the Life | 51 points |
Lesson 4 Assignment A | 10 points |
Quiz for Lesson 4 - Medical Transcription Training, Resources & Credentials | 60 points |
Lesson 5 Assignment A | 5 points |
Quiz for Lesson 5 - Medical Transcription: Materials/Productivity Software | 59 points |
Lesson 6 Assignment A | 10 points |
Quiz for Lesson 6 - Learning Basic Medical Skills | 50 points |
Lesson 7 Assignment A | 5 points |
Lesson 7 Assignment B | 5 points |
Lesson 7 Assignment C | 5 points |
Quiz for Lesson 7 - Focus on Medical Terminology | 40 points |
Lesson 8 Assignment A | 10 points |
Lesson 8 Assignment B | 20 points |
Quiz for Lesson 8 - Reporting & Documenting | 90 points |
Lesson 9 Assignment A | 5 points |
Lesson 9 Assignment B | 10 points |
Lesson 9 Assignment C: Proofreading Exercise | 0 points |
Lesson 9 Assignment D: Answer Key | 20 points |
Quiz for Lesson 9 - More on Grammar and Punctuation | 60 points |
Lesson 10 Assignment A | 5 points |
Quiz for Lesson 10 - Medical Legal Issues and Industry Issues | 59 points |
Lesson 11 Assignment A | 10 points |
Lesson 11 Assignment B | 10 points |
Quiz for Lesson 11 - Medical Terminology Concentration: Cardiac and Vascular Care | 68 points |
Lesson 12 Assignment A | 10 points |
Quiz for Lesson 12 - Medical Terminology Concentration: Gastroenterology | 59 points |
Lesson 13 Assignment A | 10 points |
Lesson 13 Assignment B | 10 points |
Quiz for Lesson 13 - Medical Terminology Concentration: Hodgepodge of Medical Areas--Genitourinary, | 60 points |
Lesson 14 Assignment A | 10 points |
Lesson 14 Assignment B | 10 points |
Quiz for Lesson 14 - Medical Terminology Concentration: General Surgery | 60 points |
Lesson 15 Assignment A | 10 points |
Lesson 15 Assignment B | 10 points |
Quiz for Lesson 15 - Medical Terminology Concentration: Anatomy and Physiology | 59 points |
Lesson 16 Assignment A | 10 points |
Lesson 16 Assignment B | 10 points |
Quiz for Lesson 16 - Medical Terminology Concentration: Epidemiology and Pathology : | 58 points |
Lesson 17 Assignment A | 10 points |
Lesson 17 Assignment B | 10 points |
Quiz for Lesson 17 - Medical Terminology Concentration: Pharmacology | 48 points |
Quiz for Lesson 18 - Skill-Training for Transcriptionists | 27 points |
Lesson 19 Assignment A | 5 points |
Quiz for Lesson 19 - Conclusion & Associated Organizations/Resources | 47 points |
The Final Exam | 830 points |