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
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.