An in-depth course should essentially consist of the following structure.
Medical Terminology:
Study of the meaning, derivation, and usage of medical terminology and help understand the medical terminology essentials used in health fields and in medical records.
Anatomy and Physiology:
- Study of structure and function of the human body and its various systems viz., the sense organs; integumentary, urinary, digestive, musculoskeletal, respiratory, endocrine, reproductive, neuropsychiatric, and immune systems.
- Study of chemical and cellular structure and function.
Review of Systems:
An in-depth study of the history and physical examination.
Human Diseases:
A comprehensive study of disease processes (causes, symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments), organized by body systems.
Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures:
An introduction to the principal types of diagnostic procedure - Physical measurements, electrodiagnostics, endoscopy, medical imaging, and clinical pathology.
Grammar and Punctuation for Medical Transcriptionists:
English grammar usage, clarity, punctuation and proofreading skills.
Medical Transcription Practice:
- Transcription of authentic, physician-dictated reports organized according to body systems.
- Use of reference materials and other resources efficiently.
- Editing and proofreading techniques.
- Understanding professional issues in medical transcription.
- Grammar and punctuation review.
Professional Issues:
- Review of independent contractor status.
- HIPAA issues, confidentiality, contracts.
- Technology such as FTP sites and digital transmission modes.
- Marketing your skills and your professional image.
Medical Transcription Equipment and Software:
- Exposure to medical transcription equipment and speech recognition software.
- Basic functions of Microsoft Word.
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