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Medical Transcriptionist

Course Outline

Your medical transcription training will include medical terminology, human anatomy, HIPAA guidelines, grammar, medical record formatting and information about various medical procedures. You will practice transcribing actual doctors’ dictation, and learn the ins and outs of running a medical transcription business from home.

Here’s an overview of the custom learning materials and bonus items you’ll receive in your course.

Pack 1

Lessons

  1. Welcome to the Exciting World of Medical Transcription
  2. Word Parts and Root Words
  3. Prefixes and Suffixes
  4. Divide Medical Terms
  5. Combine Medical Terms
  6. Listening Skills
  7. Forming Plurals
  8. Proper Names and Acronyms
  9. Abbreviations and Numbers
  10. Medical Capitalization and Medical Punctuation
  11. Grammar Basics
  12. Listening Skills: Opposites and Sound Alikes
  13. Overview of Human Biology
  14. Anatomy: Locate Parts of the Body

Bonus Items

  • Quick-Learn Tutor System
  • Quick-Learn Flashcards
  • Medical Terminology Audio
  • U.S. Career Institute Sticky Notes and Pen
  • Student Handbook
  • School Catalog
  • You Can Do It! CD

Pack 2

Lessons

  1. Anatomy: Landmarks, Divisions and Body Cavities
  2. Anatomy and Function of a Cell
  3. Tissues and Organ Systems
  4. Specialists
  5. Disease Processes
  6. Medical Reports
  7. Transcribing Skills
  8. The Medical Transcriptionist’s Tool Box
  9. Integumentary System
  10. Musculoskeletal System

Bonus Items

  • Quick-Learn Flashcards
  • Medical Terminology Audio
  • Professional Development Supplement, Part 1
  • Anatomy and Physiology Textbook
  • Introduction to Microsoft® Word Supplement
  • Introduction to Express Scribe Supplement
  • Quick-Learn Guide for Punctuation and Formatting
  • CD Organizer for CD-based Course

Pack 3

Lessons

  1. Neurological System
  2. Cardiovascular System
  3. Immune System and Respiratory System
  4. Gastrointestinal System
  5. Genitourinary System
  6. Transcription Technology
  7. Reproductive System
  8. Endocrine System

Bonus Items

  • Quick-Learn Flashcards
  • Alphabetized Flashterm List
  • Medical Terminology Audio
  • Medical Dictation Audio
  • Daily Planner
  • Professional Development Supplement, Part 2

Pack 4

Lessons

  1. Pediatrics
  2. Neuropsychiatry
  3. Professional Medical Ethics and Procedures
  4. Healthcare Records
  5. Electronic Health Records
  6. The Pharmacy and Clinical Laboratory

Bonus Items

  • Quick-Learn Flashcards
  • Medical Terminology Audio
  • Medical Dictation Audio
  • CD Organizer for CD-based Course
  • U.S. Career Institute Mouse Pad
  • Computers: A Buyer’s and User’s Guide Supplement
  • Ergonomics: Creating a Healthy Working Environment Supplement
  • Professional Development Supplement, Part 3

Pack 5

Lessons

  1. Pathology Transcription
  2. Diagnostic Imaging
  3. E-mail and Security
  4. Medical Transcription Report Editing
  5. Putting It All Together

Bonus Items

  • Quick-Learn Flashcards
  • Home Business Guide Supplement
  • Resources for Medical Transcriptionists Supplement
  • Medical Transcription Career Starter Kit
  • HIPAA Basics: Understanding the Federal Regulations Supplement
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