Medical
Transcriptionist
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.
Course Outline
Unit 1
Lessons
- The World of Healthcare
- Introduction to Medical Terminology
- Prefixes and Suffixes
- Dividing Medical Terms
- Combining Medical Terms
- Listening Skills
- Forming Plurals
- Medical Shorthand
- Acronyms, Eponyms and Brand Names
- Medical Capitalization and Punctuation
- Grammar Basics
- Opposites and Sound-Alikes
- Body Systems, Part 1
- Body Systems, Part 2
Unit 2
Lessons
- Medical Records
- Electronic Records
- Introduction to Anatomy
- Anatomy: Landmarks and Divisions
- Cell and Tissue Anatomy
- Specialists
- Disease Processes
- The Pharmacy and Clinical Laboratory
- Ethics and Legal Issues
- Release of Information and Consent
Unit 3
Lessons
- Internet Basics
- Medical Reports
- Speech Recognition Technology
- Transcribing Skills and Tools
- Integumentary System
- Neurological System
- Musculoskeletal System
- Cardiovascular System
- Immune and Respiratory Systems
- Gastrointestinal System
Unit 4
Lessons
- Genitourinary System
- Reproductive System
- Endocrine System
- Operative Reports
- Pediatrics
- Neuropsychiatry
- Pathology and Radiology
- Medical Letters
- Test Your Knowledge
Additional Course Materials*
- Anatomy and Physiology Textbook
- Medical Dictation Audio
- Alphabetized Flashterms List
- Career Starter Guide
- Professional Foot Pedal
- Transcription Reference Guide
- Medical Terminology Flashcards
- Anatomy Flashcards
