Comprehensive Medical Transcription Training

“Employment of Medical Transcriptionists is projected to grow faster than average for all occupations through 2014. Transcription services will be spurred by a growing and aging demand for medical population because older age groups receive proportionately greater numbers of medical tests, treatments, and procedures that require documentation. A high level of demand for transcription services also will be sustained by the continued need for electronic documentation that can easily be shared among providers, third-party payers, regulators, consumers, and health information systems. Growing numbers of medical transcriptionists will be needed to amend patients’ records, edit documents from speech recognition systems, and identify discrepancies in medical reports.” –US Department of Labor

This comprehensive and highly interactive transcription program is in full color, enhancing the anatomical illustrations presented and making learning fun and easy. The book and practice software create a simulation approach, giving learners a working knowledge of the medical reports most commonly used in hospital and ambulatory care settings. Learners transcribe a variety of reports from inpatient case studies taken from actual medical reports. Organized by body system, reports transcribed include history and physical examination, operative, pathology, radiology, and discharge summary.

SB Footswitch for use with popular transcription software programs, such as Express Scribe, Crescendo and Winscribe. Sturdy construction provides years of dependable service.

The Medical Transcription Course includes The Medical Terminology class, the Medical Transcription class and over 200 dictations, plus a Surgical Compendium, the required hardware and software, everything you need to become fully trained and ready to work.

Start preparing for the American Association for Medical Transcription (AAMT) Registered Medical Transcriptionist (RMT) and Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) exam.

The American Association for Medical Transcription (AAMT) was established in 1978 as part of an effort to achieve recognition for the medical transcription profession. In the beginning, the association focused on educating medical professionals about what medical transcriptionists do and how their work affects the quality of health care. When the U.S. Department of Labor granted medical transcriptionists their own job classification in 1999, it was an important milestone to getting the work recognized as much more than clerical. The public as well as legislative and regulatory agencies need to understand the role MTs play in patient safety and risk management. When a knowledgeable MT works in partnership with healthcare providers to provide careful documentation, it is easier to identify medical inconsistencies and correct them.

Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT): AAMT offers a voluntary certification exam to individuals who wish to become Certified Medical Transcriptionists (CMTs). Individuals interested in this exam should have 2 years of acute care (or equivalent) transcription experience. This exam is considered a level 2 exam.

Registered Medical Transcriptionist (RMT): AAMT offers a voluntary credentialing exam to individuals who wish to become Registered Medical Transcriptionists (RMTs). This exam is applicable for recent graduates of medical transcription education programs, or MTs with fewer than two years’ experience in acute care. This exam is considered a level 1 exam. Individuals interested in this exam may not hold a CMT credential.

Professional Level 1 RMT	Professional Level 2 CMT
Position Summary
Medical language specialist who transcribes dictation by physicians and other healthcare providers in order to document patient care. The incumbent will likely need assistance to interpret dictation that is unclear or inconsistent, or make use of professional reference materials.	Medical language specialist who transcribes and interprets dictation by physicians and other healthcare providers in order to document patient care. The position is also routinely involved in research of questions and in the education of others involved with patient care documentation.
Nature of Work
An incumbent in this position is given assignments that are matched to his or her developing skill level, with the intention of increasing the depth and/or breadth of exposure. OR The nature of the work performed (type of report or correspondence, medical specialty, originator) is repetitive or patterned, not requiring extensive depth and/or breadth of experience.	An incumbent in this position is given assignments that require a seasoned depth of knowledge in a medical specialty (or specialties). OR The incumbent is regularly given assignments that vary in report or correspondence type, originator, and specialty. Incumbents at this level are able to resolve non-routine problems independently, or to assist in resolving complex or highly unusual problems.

Basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, signs and symptoms, medications, and laboratory values. Knowledge of specialty (or specialties) as appropriate.
Knowledge of medical transcription guidelines and practices.
Proven skills in English usage, grammar, punctuation, style, and editing.
Ability to use designated professional reference materials.
Ability to operate word processing equipment, dictation and transcription equipment, and other equipment as specified.
Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.
Ability to concentrate.
Excellent listening skills.
Excellent eye, hand, and auditory coordination.
Ability to understand and apply relevant legal concepts (e.g., confidentiality).

Seasoned knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, signs and symptoms, medications, and laboratory values. In-depth or broad knowledge of a specialty (or specialties) as appropriate.
Knowledge of medical transcription guidelines and practices.
Excellent skills in English usage, grammar, punctuation, and style.
Ability to use an extensive array of professional reference materials.
Ability to operate word processing equipment, dictation and transcription equipment, and other equipment as specified, and to troubleshoot as necessary.
Ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision...
Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.
Ability to concentrate.
Excellent listening skills.
Excellent eye, hand, and auditory coordination.
Proven business skills (scheduling work, purchasing, client relations, and billing).
Ability to understand and apply relevant legal concepts (e.g., confidentiality).
Certified medical transcriptionist (CMT) status preferred.

· Understanding X-Rays and Pathology Reports (Standard, MRI, CT, CT-Guided, Ultrasound)

· Browser versions: IE 4.01 including SP2 or higher – Netscape Communicator 4.7 or higher