Medical Transcriptionist Certificate
CERTIFICATE OUTLINE
Here's how it works: Your program consists of courses designed to take you step-by-step through the techniques and skills you'll employ in your new career as a Medical Transcriptionist. Your first course will be sent to you as soon as your enrollment has been accepted. Other courses will follow as you complete your exams, so that you will always have training materials to work with.
You will need access to a computer to complete this program. Penn Foster Career School recommends the following as minimum specifications: Pentium® II or better processor, using Microsoft® Windows® XP or later.You will also need to have access to the Internet and Microsoft® Office 2007 to complete portions of this program.
HIT100A — Introduction to Allied Health
This course is designed to provide an introduction to health care, and the role that medical office assistants, medical coders, and medical transcriptionists play in that industry.
HIT105A — Law and Ethics in Medicine
Legal and ethical issues in the delivery of health care are presented. A grounding in the parts of tort and contract law that affect health care delivery is set forth along with broad ideas concerning the functioning of the legal system. Special attention is given to confidentiality, privileged communications, informed consent, the elements of and defenses against malpractice, legal and practical issues commonly encountered by medical office professionals, end-of-life and beginning-of-life legal and ethical issues, and the effect of managed care on ethical issues faced by health care practitioners.
HIT109 — Confidentiality of Health Information
Ethical and legal rules concerning the confidentiality of health information is presented with particular emphasis on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Background material will include operation of the legal system and principles of legal liability.
HIT107 — Medical Terminology
The development of a vocabulary used in medicine by acquiring skills to pronounce, define, and spell word terms. Students will analyze and interpret medical reports related to specific body systems.
CSC102 — Word and Excel
Computer and Internet basics; computer hardware and software; digital electronics and file management; introduction to Windows®; PC applications in word processing, spreadsheets.
HIT207 — Medical Transcription 1
An introduction to the technical and legal aspects of medical transcription as well as career opportunities available in the field. The student will transcribe and format various types of medical records.
HIT208 — Medical Transcription 2
How to use various types of medical transcription, with an emphasis on increasing speed, accuracy, and formatting of reports. This course will provide you with valuable hands-on experience dealing with the harder-to-understand, more difficult dictation you may experience in your work environment. You'll also learn how to complete complex reports within the major medical specialties.
Online Library and Librarian
Students in Penn Foster Career School have access to an online library for use during their studies. Students can use this library to do the required research in the courses they complete or can use it for general reference and links to valuable resources. The library contains helpful research assistance, articles, databases, books, and Web links. A librarian is available to answer questions on general research-related topics via email and assist students in research activities during their studies with Penn Foster Career School.
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