Curriculum

Computer Basics	10 hrs
An introduction to computer essentials: hardware, software and information technology. You will be introduced to Windows, work with programs, files, folders, and explore the Internet.
Windows	25 hrs
The basic concepts of Microsoft Windows including working with My Computer, creating and organizing files and folders, working with various Windows applications, making changes in the Control Panel, customizing the Desktop and learning Internet basics.
Microsoft Word	35 hrs
Learn how to edit documents, format text and paragraphs, make documents more accurate, add tables and graphic elements, control page set-up and overall appearance, format with styles, use pictures, create graphic elements, control text flow, automate common tasks and document creation.
Microsoft Excel	35 hrs
Learn how to create a basic worksheet, modify a worksheet, perform calculations, format a worksheet, develop a workbook, print the contents of a workbook, create and apply templates, create and modify charts, work with graphic objects, calculate advanced formulas, sort and filter data.
Microsoft Outlook	15 hrs
Learn how to read, compose and address email, use the Address Book, use mail features, send mail, work with attachments, work with contacts, create a distribution list and navigate throughout Outlook.
Medical Transcription Program Orientation	1 hrs
An introduction to the medical transcription industry, medical transcription training program, and become oriented to the online program. A syllabus for each of the modules in the program is presented. Information for navigating, using the features and functions of the online program, and understanding tests and feedback is presented. Skills necessary to be a successful medical transcriptionist are outlined. A host of available resources is presented along with a detailed study guide designed to enable a successful learning experience.
Technology and the Medical Professional	15 hrs
Learn basic computer skills, including using hardware, software, peripherals, and wireless technology, utilizing the Internet as a resource, and operating various facilities for data storage and networking. The student will learn about the many software and hardware products available specifically developed for the healthcare environment.
Keyboard Kinetics*	20 hrs
Learn keyboard basics, which fingers are supposed to touch which keys and help gain efficiency on the keyboard. In other words, this module should help to type faster! *Keyboard Kinetics exercises are most effective if practiced 10-20 minutes each study period rather than completed all at once.
Medical Word Building	25 hrs
Learn medical word building, including root words, combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes.
Grammar and Punctuation	35 hrs
A refresher of basic English grammar and punctuation rules. Learn how to recognize and identify proper usage and correctly punctuate sentences.
Anatomy and Disease	40 hrs
An introduction to the basic human anatomical structures and the various diseases that affect them. The student will be introduced to disease entities, diagnoses, and treatments.
Pathophysiology	30 hrs
Learn the major body systems-the digestive, respiratory, endocrine, reproductive, excretory, cardiovascular, nervous, and musculoskeletal systems-and the diseases associated with them.
Mastering Medical Language	10 hrs
Learn specialized vocabulary used by healthcare providers and to become familiarized with a variety of nuances specific to medical language. Specifically, this module will cover word differentiation, abbreviations, plurals, foreign terms, and slang and jargon in medical language.
Pharmacology	20 hrs
An introduction to the science of pharmacology and an overview of basic pharmacologics, including drug actions and effects, absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion, and drug classifications and formulary. This module also provides an opportunity to see and reference pharmaceutical terms in the context of medical reports with exposure to commonly prescribed drugs.
Building the Medical Record	15 hrs
Learn how to build the medical record. Specifically, the module will cover report types, report components, formatting rules, and effective resources. The physical exam and laboratory data report components will be studied in detail in this module.
Diagnostic Reports	30 hrs
The purpose of this module is to provide exposure to diagnostic reports. The module will cover an in-depth look at emergency medicine, physical medicine, radiology, and pathology. Each unit will contain terminology, headings, exercises, and sample reports.
Focus on Medical Specialties	50 hrs
This module introduces the various types of reports transcribed as a medical transcriptionist and provides an opportunity to study reports in depth across every major medical specialty. This module will provide specialty-specific information including terminology, abbreviations, types of reports, and document formatting through sample reports, varied exercises, targeted curriculum, and word lists.
Midterm	1 hrs
An opportunity for self-assessment after completion of the objective modules and before moving on to the practical components of the training program.
Perfect The Text	35 hrs
Improve editing skills by reviewing related editing and proofreading problem areas, including commonly misspelled words, fragments and run-on sentences, punctuation, capitalization, incorrect words, and dictation that needs to be "cleaned up".
Introduction to Transcription	25 hrs
This module provides the fundamentals of transcription, with tips and exercises designed to facilitate a smoother transition into the transcription practicum portion of the program. In addition, this module includes a brief preparatory transcription practicum in order to help the student gradually step into medical transcription.
Clinic Notes	150 hrs
A practical experience transcribing authentic clinic note dictation. This module includes a wide variety of clinic notes and progress notes across various specialties including, but not limited to, cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, otorhinolaryngology, GI, GU, neurology, OB/GYN, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedic, pediatrics, podiatry, primary care, and psychology.
Enhancing Productivity	5 hrs
Information and exercises for tracking and improving productivity, along with tips for preparing to be productive on the job after graduation. This module also provides extensive descriptions of productivity tools, software commonly used in the medical transcription industry, and a 4-month free trial of a word-expander software to be used in the training program.
Basic Acute Care	140 hrs
A practical experience transcribing authentic acute care dictation files. This module includes basic hospital reports, including radiology, emergency room (ER), multispecialty clinic, discharge summaries, operative reports, procedure notes, consultations, and history and physicals, with account instructions to follow.
Advanced Acute Care	175 hrs
Exposure to a wide sampling of account instructions and acute care files with a high level of difficulty. The module is broken down into an in-depth account instructions unit, verbatim instructions unit, radiology unit, complex account instructions unit, and an extremely advanced acute care unit. All dictation is authentic, and the full spectrum of dictator accents and dictation style is covered. The practicum files cover radiology reports, operative reports, consultations, history and physicals, ER reports, discharge summaries, procedure notes, and progress notes.
Final Exam Preparation	5 hrs
The purpose of this module is to provide final exam information, including an overview of the final, tips for preparing for the final, scheduling the final, and accessing the final examination.
Final Exam	8 hrs

Speech Recognition	15 hrs
Learn about speech recognition technology’s role in the health information management industry. This module addresses common myths associated with the emergence of SRT, the history of SRT, and how SRT works. This is a conceptual module designed to provide a working understanding of the speech recognition engine and how medical transcriptionists and medical editors fit into SRT.
Practicum	100 hrs
Graduates perform 100 hours of on the job work experience either from home or on-site.
Total Hours	1,070 hrs