Medical Transcription

Allied's AHDI Approved
Intermediate Medical Transcription Practicum

Module 5 Intermediate Medical Transcription Practicum (190 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, Beginning Medical Transcription Practicum

Course Materials

• Textbook/Companion CD: The Human Body in Health & Disease, Fifth Edition
• Textbook: Anatomy and Physiology Online for The Human Body in Health & Disease, 5th Edition
• Textbook/10 hours of authentic provider-generated intermediate level dictation: Medical Transcription Fundamentals and Practice, Third Edition
• The Book of Style for Medical Transcription, Third Edition (received in Module 3)
• Dorland’s Illustrated Medical Dictionary with CD-ROM, 31st Edition (received in Module 4)
• Foot pedal and ear-buds (received in Module 4)
• Comprehensive lessons – reading assignments and interactive exercises
• Online quizzes
• Benchmark accuracy transcription assignments
• Online midterm exam
• Online final exam – two sections (multiple choice and dictation based)

Course Description

Intermediate Medical Transcription will expose you to more advanced levels of medical language improving your knowledge base by utilizing a body systems approach. This course is designed to meet the competencies for an Intermediate Medical Transcription course as outlined in the AHDI Model Curriculum. You will:

• Learn about the structure and function of the body, basic chemistry, and an overview of cells and tissues
• Learn about the organ systems of the body and the mechanisms of disease in a comprehensive Anatomy and Physiology Review unit
• Get extensive transcription practice integrated within instruction all 11 major body systems
• Transcribe 600 minutes (10 hours) of authentic health care provider-generated dictation in all body systems
• Complete coursework that focuses on intermediate level dictations with emphasis on the History and Physical Examination, Discharge Summary, Operative Report, Consultation, and Procedure Note
• Receive extensive coverage devoted to laboratory and pathology reports and radiological reports, such as x-ray
• 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 more 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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