Medical Transcriptionist

Medical transcriptionists listen to voice recordings made by medical professionals and turn them into written reports that become a permanent part of a patient's medical file. They can sometimes also be known as healthcare documentation specialists.

Stratford's Medical Transcriptionist course was developed to provide in-depth coverage of the the knowledge needed to prepare for a career in this field. This course covers basic medical terminology, goes over medical records and style guidelines, then carefully details many types of medical fields including cardiology, hematology, neurology, orthopedics, psychiatry and much more.

If you are looking to work in the healthcare documentation field, Stratford's course can be an excellent choice in gaining valuable, comprehensive knowledge that could quickly be applied in the workforce.

You can complete your course at home in your spare time, and we offer affordable monthly payment plans for tuition. Enrol today!

Medical Transcriptionist Module 1
Medical Terminology
• Basic Word Structure
• Suffixes and Prefixes
• Organization of the Body
• Body Systems
• Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
• Common Abbreviations and Symbols

Medical Transcriptionist Module 2
Introduction to Medical Transcription
• Understanding Medical Transcription
• Ethical Considerations
• The Medical Record
• Medical Reports
• Proofreading and Editing in Medical Transcription
• Style Guidelines: Abbreviations, Acronyms, Measurements, Chemical Abbreviations, Briefs, Forms and Medical Slang, Eponyms, Symbols, Handwritten Chart Symbols, Numbers, Roman Numerals, Arabic Numerals, Rules for Transcribing Numbers, Dates, Time
• Understanding Pharmacology

Medical Transcriptionist Module 3
You will be presented with the structure, function, terminology, disorders, laboratory tests, diagnostic procedures, treatments, pharmacology issues, and sample reports with regards to:
• Cardiology
• Dermatology
• Endocrinology
• Gastroenterology
• Hematology
• Neurology

Medical Transcriptionist Module 4
You will be presented with the structure, function, terminology, disorders, laboratory tests, diagnostic procedures, treatments, pharmacology issues, and sample reports with regards to:
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopedics
• Otorhinolaryngology
• Psychiatry
• Pulmonary Medicine
• Urology
• Pathology

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This program is specifically designed to serve as an introduction or enhancement of the theoretical knowledge required for the vocational application of this subject. It is intended to help individuals in the furtherance of their vocational training and is not intended as a substitute for licensing or certification requirements, which may include an apprenticeship or additional training, as required by law.

We take great pride in providing you with the most up-to-date medical transcription training textbooks and equipment. One or more of the above-mentioned subjects may, therefore, change if updating becomes necessary during the course of your medical transcription training. The order in which the material is presented may vary.