GlobalMed Transcriptions
Basic Introduction to the Medical Transcription
The training module covers
What is a medical transcription and what does a medical transcriptionist do? Every time a patient is examined or diagnostic tests are reviewed a record must be made of a healthcare professional’s analysis. That report then becomes part of the patient’s medical record. To save the doctor’s time and to expedite the process, the analysis is dictated. The voice file is then given to a medical transcriptionist to create a report in a professional way. The transcriptionist works on a computer/laptop with a headset and a foot pedal to transcribe and edit recorded dictations regarding patient assessment and treatment, diagnostic imaging studies, procedures, operations, chart reviews and discharge summaries. As this process involves translating abbreviations and jargon, a proper training is required from a certified institution. One of four transcriptionists work part-time usually for hospitals and physicians’ offices. Many are self-employed.
Requirements:
Qualification: Graduation and above.
English proficiency. Good listening and typing skills are essential. Medical terminology can be covered during the training program.
What We Are Covering in this Course?
- Medical Terminology/Human Anatomy
- Medicine (Name)
- English (Rules According to the AAMT Book of Style)
- Listening (Doctors’ Audio files)
- Abbreviations
- Typing
Supporting Software
- Stedman’s Medical Dictionary
- Quick Look Electronic Drug Reference
- The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language
- Express Scribe (Audio Controller / Player)
- Typing Master 10
- SpellChecker (Medical)