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Explore a Career in Medical Transcription

Learn how to transcribe the most common medical reports used in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This course contains grammar review, as well as important clinical knowledge of major disease processes that are essential to enhancing your skills as a medical documentation specialist. With this foundation, you will be set to advance your education so you can work as a subcontractor for a company that outsources transcription, or you can eventually even take on your own clients-all from the comfort of your own home.

Course Objectives

Go through each of the nine main report types-their formatting requirements, the components of each one, and how they are used in the clinical setting.

Gain important clinical knowledge of major disease processes that are essential to enhance your skill as a medical documentation specialist.

Learn by the end of the course, the basic report types, clinical knowledge of major diseases, be able to correct grammar from dictated reports on the fly, and know the next steps to take!


Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Introduction to Medical Transcription

Lesson 2 - Tools of the Trade

Lesson 3 - Understanding Medical Records

Lesson 4 - Listening Carefully

Lesson 5 - Grammar, Sentence Structure, and Punctuation

Lesson 6 - Style

Lesson 7 - Medical Terminology and Spelling

Lesson 8 - Report Formatting and Word Processing

Lesson 9 - Checking Your Work

Lesson 10 - Classification Systems, and Discharge and Death Summaries

Lesson 11 - Infections, Blood, and Cells

Lesson 12 - The Nuts and Bolts of Working as an MT


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course. However, it is recommended that you have prior knowledge of medical terminology and touch-typing before enrolling in this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone interested in a career in Medical Transcription.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

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Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]

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Requisites: None

To view information on this course and additional non-degree course offerings, visit the Workforce Continuing Education Catalog