You get everything you need to know in easy-to-understand lessons. You learn it all!

Anatomy Learn the structure of the human body to increase your understanding.
Physiology How the human body functions.
Medical definitions and terminology Includes pronunciation and use of medical prefixes.
Transcription Transcribing medical procedures from audio cassette tapes actually dictated by doctors in real clinical settings.
Reports Clear, concise instruction on proper methods of setting up medical histories and other reports.
Practice Plenty of practice doing Medical Transcription with personal consultation from your own instructor.


Click on the instruction links below for complete course content.

Instruction Pack 1
Instruction Pack 2
Instruction Pack 3
Instruction Pack 4
Instruction Pack 5

Medical Transcription Instruction Pack I  Back to Top

Welcome to the Exciting World of Medical Transcription
Discover the important role that medical
transcriptionists play in the healthcare industry.

Word Parts and Root Words
Begin to master medical terminology with a simple,
word-building system that will teach you to pronounce
and spell common medical root words.

Prefixes and Suffixes
Explore common prefixes and suffixes used with
medical terms and how they can change the meaning of
the medical term.

Divide Medical Terms
Discover simple ways to define medical terms by easily
dividing them into word parts.

Combine Medical Terms
Discover the easy way of creating a medical term from
smaller, everyday word parts.

Listening Skills
Spell what you hear to master words with silent letters
and letters that sound alike in dictation.

Forming Plurals
Form plurals of English words and apply simple rules
for forming plurals of medical terms.

Proper Names and Acronyms
Explore actual medical transcription to see how proper
names and acronyms are written in the medical industry.

Abbreviations and Numbers
Practice writing common medical abbreviations and
numbers that you’ll use in your transcription work.

Medical Capitalization and Medical Punctuation
Explore when to capitalize words and become skilled at
medical punctuation.

Grammar Basics
Review the basics of grammar and guidelines to ensure
your transcription is grammatically correct.

Listening Skills: Opposites and Sound Alikes
Discover frequently used and misspelled antonyms and
sound-alike words found in the medical field.

Overview of Human Biology
Review biology basics that will provide a solid
foundation for understanding the terms used in
medical records.

Anatomy: Locate Parts of the Body
Become skilled at the terms doctors use to describe
the location of body parts.

Also included in Pack I:
• Quick-Learn Tutor System
   • Medical Terminology Audio
   • Student Handbook
   • School Catalog
   • You Can Do It! CD
   • USCI Sticky Notes
   • USCI Pen


Medical Transcription Instruction Pack II  Back to Top

Anatomy: Landmarks, Divisions and Body Cavities
Practice locating anatomical landmarks and use these
terms to describe locations on the body surface.

Anatomy and Function of a Cell
Explore the fascinating parts of cells and the critical
role each part plays.

Tissues and Organ Systems
Find out how cells form tissues, as well as the
anatomy and functions of the various kinds of tissues.

Specialists
Advance your pronunciation skills and learn how to
write medical specialist titles.

Disease Processes
Learn to pronounce and write pathological terms (terms
about disease) and etiological terms (the causes of disease).

Medical Reports
Learn about the various types of medical reports
you’ll use as a transcriptionist.

Transcribing Skills
Practice deciphering dictation errors, correct
transcription errors and explore artifacts and tricks for
understanding unfamiliar accents.

The Medical Transcriptionist’s Tool Box
Begin to equip your medical transcriptionist’s tool box
with research skills.

Integumentary System
Explore the integumentary (skin) system anatomy and
physiological terms, as well as medications, tests and
treatments for skin disorders. Transcribe reports.

Musculoskeletal System
Explore the musculoskeletal system anatomy and
physiological terms, medications, tests and treatments
for musculoskeletal problems. Transcribe reports.

Also included in Pack II:
• Pack 2 Quick-Learn Flashcards
• CD Organizer for CD-Based
Course
• Medical Terminology Audio
• Professional Development
Series: Part I
• Introduction to Express Scribe
• Anatomy and Physiology Textbook
• Introduction to Microsoft® Word

Medical Transcription Instruction Pack III  Back to Top

Neurological System
Explore the neurological system anatomical and
physiological terms, medications, tests and treatments
for nervous system disorders. Transcribe reports.

Cardiovascular System
Discover the anatomical and physiological terms
related to the cardiovascular system, as well as
medications, tests and treatments for cardiovascular
disorders. Transcribe reports.

Immune System and Respiratory System
Take a deep look into the immune and respiratory
systems as you study the anatomical and
physiological terms, medications, tests and treatments
for disorders of these systems. Transcribe reports.

Gastrointestinal System
Explore the gastrointestinal system from anatomical
and physiological terms to tests, medications and
procedures used in diagnosing and treating digestive
problems. Transcribe reports.

Genitourinary System
Study anatomical and physiological terms for
the genitourinary system, tests, medications and
procedures used in treating urinary diseases and male
reproductive problems. Transcribe reports.

Transcription Technology
Examine the tried-and-true tricks of the transcription
trade! Transcription technology strategies will make
you a more effective and efficient transcriptionist.

Reproductive System
Explore the medical terms used for the female
reproductive system from anatomy and physiology to
tests, medications and procedures for treating female
reproductive issues. Transcribe reports.

Endocrine System
Learn the anatomical and physiological terms,
medications, tests and treatments for disorders of the
endocrine system. Transcribe reports.

Also included in Pack III:
• Pack 3 Quick-Learn Flashcards
• Daily Planner
• Medical Terminology Audio
• Medical Dictation Audio
• Professional Development Series: Part II
• Alphabetized Flashterm List

Medical Transcription Instruction Pack IV  Back to Top

Pediatrics
Dive into pediatric medical terminology, as well as
medications, tests and procedures to treat childhood
disorders and diseases. Transcribe reports.

Neuropsychiatry
Learn the terms used to discuss the world of psychiatry;
study psychiatric medications and tests, as well. Practice
transcribing medical dictation for neuropsychiatry.

Professional Medical Ethics and Procedures
Examine ethical behavior and work habits expected in
the medical professions.

Healthcare Records
From paper records to electronic healthcare records,
study regulations on how to store, amend, archive
and destroy these records. Learn the security issues.

Electronic Health Records
Become familiar with electronic health records and
how medical records are being transitioned to an allelectronic
computer-based system.

The Pharmacy and Clinical Laboratory
Explore the language of the pharmacy, systems
of measurement and information on the clinical
laboratory.

Also included in Pack IV:
• Pack 4 Quick-Learn Flashcards
• Medical Terminology Audio
• Medical Dictation Audio
• CD Organizer for CD-Based Course
• USCI Mouse Pad
• Computers–A Buyer’s and User’s Guide
• Ergonomics: Creating a Healthy Working
Environment
• Professional Development Series: Part III

Medical Transcription Instruction Pack V  Back to Top

Pathology Transcription
Discover the strategies for transcribing the nature
and origin of disease. Explore autopsy transcription
and learn about common causes of death for various
organ systems.

Diagnostic Imaging
Produce transcription from dictated radiological
examination results. This includes x-rays and other
types of sophisticated imaging techniques.

E-mail and Security
Discover virtual correspondence strategies, as well
as important e-mail etiquette rules. Reduce risk from
computer viruses and other security breaches.

Medical Transcription Report Editing
Examine a hot, new trend in medical transcription report
editing. Uncover how speech recognition technology has
contributed to this aspect of medical transcription.

Putting It All Together
Congratulations! You are almost to the finish line!
Complete your final assignment for this course,
as well as explore professional organizations and
continuing education and certification opportunities.

Also included in Pack V:
• Pack 5 Quick-Learn Flashcards
• Home Business Guide
• Resources for Medical Transcriptionists
• Medical Transcription Career Starter Kit
• HIPAA Basics–Understanding the
Federal Regulations