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
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 

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.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 
 

Assessment Guide

Assessment Points
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