Medical Transcription
As a graduate from our Medical Transcription program, you will be trained in one of the best medical transcription courses available in North America. MTI’s on-line interactive self-paced program was developed by Career Step in 1992 and the key to this program is the quality training you will receive.
Your studies will include focused training in three basic skill requirements – keyboarding, grammar and punctuation, and medical terminology. Most importantly you will gain the extensive “hands-on” practice to give you the experience you need to get hired.
Your program will train you to create hard copy documents from doctors’ dictated reports. You will master the skill of translating oral dictation into detailed patient records. Successful completion of your program will allow you to work in hospitals, medical clinics, medical labs, doctor’s offices or from your home. Medical Transcription was ranked as one of the top ten home based businesses in Business Start-Ups and Good Housekeeping Magazines. You are choosing a career in a stable career field and where the demand for medical transcription is increasing due to the aging population in North America.
Upon successful completion of your program you will receive certificates from both MTI Community College and Career Step.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 12 or 19 years of age. Entrance Assessment. 40 wpm net typing speed.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum passing mark of 85% on each course.
**All classes are afternoon classes. Students may have to come some morning hours if they are behind on their program schedule.**
Minimum system requirements
486 PC, Windows 95, 16 MB of RAM, 33.6 KBPS modem, Monitor and video card capable of VGA (640x480) resolution and 256 colors, Sound card and speakers, Real Audio browser plug-in, Available USB port (for foot pedal), Version 4.4 or above of Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer, or version 5.0 of AOL. MS Word 2003
Suggested system requirements
Pentium-class PC, Windows 98 (or above), 32 MB of RAM, 56 KBPS modem, Monitor and video card capable of SVGA (800x600) resolution and thousands of colours, Sound card and speakers, Real Audio browser plug-in, available USB port (for foot pedal), Printer, Latest version of Netscape Navigator, Microsoft Internet Explorer or AOL. MS Word 2003
DIPLOMA PROGRAM
Full-time Program Duration
46 Weeks
Includes: Professional Development Days & Stat Holidays
Excludes: Winter Term Break, Spring Term Break & Summer Term Break
Tuition: $5,600 Domestic students / $7,000 International students
Other Fees: Contact admissions department
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
COURSE DESCRIPTORS
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Program
The purpose of the Medical Transcription certificate program is to prepare graduates to work as medical transcriptionists for Medical Transcription Service Providers, medical clinics and hospitals.
Courses
In order to graduate each student must successfully complete 42 weeks (full time) of course work and 4 weeks of practicum.
MS Word
Students will learn beginner to advanced levels of Word. The use of templates and how they can be used to be a more efficient transcriptionist will be covered
Program Orientation
This course orients students to the on-line Medical Transcription program and how to benefit most from this program.
Technology and the Medical Professional
Students will cover all the technology (hardware and software) used in the role of a medical transcriptionist.
Keyboard Kinetics
This course focuses on developing the basics of keyboarding and increasing speed and accuracy.
Medical Word Building
Students will learn the Latin and Greek origins of medical terminology and the word parts and rules for using them.
Grammar and Style Essentials
This courses teaches the fundamentals of English Grammar and how to construct a proper sentence.
Using Resources
This course teaches students how to use reference material effectively as a medical transcriptionist.
Human Anatomy/Physiology/Disease Processes
The human body, its systems and pathology are covered in this course as well as correct medical spelling.
Medical Plurals
Students will learn when to use medical plurals and how to correctly use the plural form of many medical terms.
Pharmacology
This course introduces students to the language of pharmacology and an overview of the area of pharmacology.
Slang/Jargon
Slang, jargon and shortened forms are covered in this course. Students will learn what is acceptable in medical transcription.
How to Look Up Words
This course teaches students to quickly find the correct words in their reference materials, how to identify initial sounds and how to determine silent letters. Enunciation and phonetics are also covered.
Word Differentiation
Word Differentiation teaches students to distinguish between words that sound identical or are very similar.
Formatting
Students will learn guidelines for formatting medical reports and the standards of format of the American Association for Medical Transcription, the standard for transcription in North America.
Focus on Medical Specialties Introduction
This course introduces students to the various kinds of reports. Students will study these reports in depth.
Physical Examination
Students will study in-depth the reports associated with physical examinations.
Laboratory Data
Students will study in-depth the reports associated with the lab.
Cardiology
In this course students will cover reports related to the specialty of cardiology.
Dental
This course focuses on reports in the area of dentistry.
ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)
Reports associated with ears,nose and the throat will be covered in-depth.
Emergency Room
Reports related to the medical procedures of the emergency room will be covered.
Gastroenterology
This course focus’ on reports connected with problems of the stomach.
Nuerology
Reports that relate to the brain and central nervous system will be covered.
OB/GYN
In this course students will cover reports associated with obstetrics and gynecology
Opthalmology
Students will study reports related to the eyes.
Orthopedics
Reports that are associated with the preservation and/or restoration of function of the skeletal system are covered.
Pathology
In this course students will focus on reports which treat the essential nature of disease.
Pediatrics
Reports associated with the care of children will be studied in-depth.
Physical Medicine
Students will study reports related to the on-going treatment for physical problems, such as severely broken bones, torn ligaments, knee and hip replacement, rehab for spinal injuries, postsurgical rehab and similar conditions.
Radiation Therapy
The reports associated with the treatment of cancer will be covered in this course.
Radiology
In this course students will cover reports associated with the area of radiology.
Surgery
Surgical reports will be covered in this course.
Urology
Reports related to both the female and male urinary tracts, as well as the male genital organs will be studied
Abbreviations
The most commonly used medical abbreviations will be covered in this course.
Editing and Proofreading
Students will develop skills in editing and proofreading.
Transcription Tips
In this course students will learn to distinguish between style issues and contextual errors.
Clinic Notes
Students will develop skills in transcribing clinic notes.
Intermediate Transcription
Students will further develop their transcribing skills through radiology reports, operative reports, consultations, history and physicals, ER reports, discharge summaries, procedure notes and progress notes.
Advanced Transcription
Students further advance their transcription skills.
Technology and Employment
This course focuses on assisting students on how to find a job after graduation and how to set up as an independent transcriptionist.
Practicum
Students must successfully complete all required components in the Medical Transcription program to be eligible for practicum placement. Students must complete a 4 week practicum placement.
