Complete Course in Professional Medical Transcription using MIME method of instruction – Student Edition


Full Description


Recognized by the AAMT (American Association for Medical Transcription). This course follows the American Association Medical Transcription Model Curriculum for Medical Transcription.

This in-depth course uses the most valuable and state-of-the-art training methods available today, designed to give the student the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed as a Medical Transcriptionist.

Course work is presented in a modular format and focuses on medical transcription techniques. Other modules cover grammar, punctuation and spelling, and provide a structured insight into medical terminology and anatomy, as well as development of personal qualities like professionalism and ethical responsibilities.

This course uses a revolutionary and innovative new teaching process known as the MIME (Mentoring Interactive Modular Education) method of instruction, which provides students with an ever present mentoring and instructive presence, as well as an extensive array of tools and resources to ensure that they excel in their training.

MIME makes online learning easier, faster and more efficient, and allows students to advance at their own pace. Developed in conjunction with the Medical Transcription Training Institute, MIME offers instructor availability 18 hours a day, virtual classrooms, forums and chat rooms, that allow students to interact directly with each other and their instructors to get helpful advice and timely assistance.

All modules combine instruction and theory with a hands-on approach so students acquire practical experience early on. Each module is self contained and arranged so the student is fully prepared to successfully advance to the next module.

Whatever your needs, the Student Edition includes everything an MT student would require to become certified as a qualified professional.

This course from start to finish is set for a period of 6 months.


Outcomes:


Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
  • Accurately transcribe medical material from various specialty fields.
  • Operate medical transcribing equipment in a competent and efficient manner.
  • Proofread, correct and apply grammar principles to all transcripts, thereby producing error-free documents.
  • Recognize and define medical terms from more than 10 different medical specialties, either from memory or by using a reference book.
  • Understand the importance of their role as a Medical Transcriptionist, as well as the professional and ethical responsibilities of an MT.
This curriculum is developed in accordance with all processes outlined in the American Association for Medical Transcription (AAMT) Competency Profile for MT Education Programs (COMPRO) ensuring you receive the training and information you need to successfully transcribe for any reputable healthcare facility or transcription employment agency.



Assessment:


Evaluation of student performance will be based upon the following:
  • Instructor evaluated exercises and assignments for each module.
  • Individual module exams.
  • A comprehensive final exam.
Shortly after enrollment you will begin receiving regular email notifications regarding your course of study. We will be asking how you are progressing in this class. It is your responsibility to respond to our emails and work to finish this course within the time period stated. Not responding to these update notices could result in significant delays, grade reporting issues and failure in the class. Your goal is to complete the course and pass your final exam.


Course Information (see above or below lessons, outlines, activities, etc.)

All modules in the Medical Transcription course are comprised of teaching materials and exercises, as well as instructor evaluated assignments, all of which can be easily accessed at the student’s convenience.


Student Edition includes:




Online Units:


Unit 1 - Introduction, Ethics & Medical Documents
  • Module 1: Introduction to Medical Transcription


Unit II - Keyboarding, Grammar and Style
  • Module 2: Punctuation
  • Module 3: Capitalization
  • Module 4: Transcribing numbers, figures and abbreviations
  • Module 5: Letter transcription
  • Module 6: Proofreading and making corrections
  • Module 7: References
  • Module 8: Word endings, antonyms, eponyms and homonyms
  • Module 9: Business letters and more

Unit III - Terminology
  • Module 10: Word recognition
  • Module 11: Suffixes and Prefixes
  • Module 12: Medical specialties and the body
  • Module 13: Appendix B - Combining forms
  • Module 14: Appendix C - Prefixes and suffixes, Appendix D - Frequently misspelled words
  • Module 15: Appendix E - State and Provincial abbreviations, Appendix F - Common abbreviations
  • Module 16: Appendix G - Homonyms, Appendix H: Short forms, brief forms and medical slang


Unit IV Anatomy
  • Module 17: Digestive system, Urinary system, Reproductive system
  • Module 18: Nervous system, Cardiovascular and Lymphatic systems, Respiratory system
  • Module 19: Musculoskeletal system, Integumentary systems, Sense organs, Endocrine systems
  • Module 20: Body systems
  • Module 21: Diagnostic tests and procedures
  • Module 22: Medical abbreviations and symbols
  • Module 23: Medical terms


Unit V - Pharmacology
  • Module 24: Introduction to pharmacology, Dermatologic drugs, Urinary tract drugs, Musculoskeletal drugs
  • Module 25: Cardiovascular drugs, Endocrine drugs, Pulmonary drugs, ENT drugs, Ophthalmic drugs
  • Module 26: Obstetrics-Gynecological drugs, Neurological drugs, Gastrointestinal drugs, A quick reference to pharmacology
  • Module 27: Disease listing
  • Module 28: Drug listing - Part 1
  • Module 29: Drug listing - Part 2


Unit VI - Transcription
  • Module 30: Tips for Medical Transcriptionists, Challenging medical words, phrases and prefixes, Difficult words for new MTs


Unit VII - Review, Resume
  • Module 31: Apply for a position

Contact Hours: 180