Module 4 Beginning Medical Transcription Practicum (100 Hours)
Your coursework will be graded by professional QA specialists who are managed by real CMTs
Prerequisites: Medical Terminology for Transcription, Microsoft® Word for the Medical Transcriptionist, Medical Transcription Professional Tools
Course Materials
Textbook/CD-ROM: Techniques and Procedures, Sixth Edition (received in Module 3)
The Book of Style for Medical Transcription, Third Edition (received in Module 3)
The SUM Program: Beginning Medical Transcription, 2nd Edition CD-ROM
Dorland’s Illustrated Medical Dictionary with CD-ROM, 31st Edition
Foot pedal and ear-buds
Comprehensive lessons – reading assignments and interactive exercises
Online quizzes
Benchmark accuracy transcription assignments
Online final exam
Course Description
Beginning Medical Transcription Practicum emulates the MT work environment introducing you to the reports and different types of health care documentation encountered by working MTs. This course is designed to meet the typical competencies for a beginning medical transcription course as outlined in the AHDI Model Curriculum. You will:
Transcribe 600 minutes (10 hours) of authentic health care provider-generated dictation in all body systems
Complete coursework that focuses on physician office, outpatient, and clinic work types, such as progress notes, SOAP notes, procedure notes, H&Ps, and discharge summaries
Apply style and format utilizing proper rules of grammar, punctuation, and medical style from The Book of Style for Medical Transcription, Third Edition and the AHDI Code of Ethics
Become proficient at using standard transcription equipment, such as wav player, software, computer, foot pedal, and headsets
Practice proofreading, editing, and comparing their transcribed work, checking for accuracy, gradually improving upon your skills and productivity
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Make sure your medical transcription career is on the right path and stay current on important industry standards. View The Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity's (AHDI) library of resources and learn about "A Medical Transcriptionist's Bill of Rights," read position papers, and much more.