MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION

Medical Transcription is the process of turning dictated medical information into typed records through the use of various types of equipment, such as micro-cassette recorders, wav files, telephone systems, and C-phones.

As a Medical Transcriptionist, you are responsible for receiving verbal information and typing that information into a word processing program, such as Microsoft Word or Word Perfect. This information must be transcribed accurately, using the format specified by the provider (SOAP notes, discharge summaries, and other report forms).

Basic computer knowledge is a must, as are basic typing skills and knowledge of commonly used word processing programs. Most doctors or transcription companies ask for a minimum of 60 wpm. Also, many companies now use the Internet, which gives you the opportunity to work out of your home without having to drop off and pick up tapes.

Our program now offers you the opportunity to learn how to use the internet and transcribe files through voice files, using FTP and Bytescribe/Express Scribe and foot pedals that connect to your computer. Our objective is to make sure you understand all the types of equipment that are out there for transcribing across the country. Our course is State Licensed, Insured and bonded and all instructors are at-home medical transcriptionists that will be sure to show you all the tricks of the trade that we personally use. We provide you with a list of job openings while going through the course and will keep in contact after graduation to make sure you are following through with the directions that were given in class regarding finding jobs and where to send your resume. Our web site has a message board and job openings will be posted for your convenience, as well as a convenient way to ask questions as you are going through the program.

Medical Transcriptionists are in high demand. Most jobs provide excellent pay and great benefits, with the opportunity to have an extremely flexible schedule and work environment. You can choose to work at home or in an office, providing services to professionals, such as medical providers, hospitals, insurance agencies, law offices, and physical therapy practices. You are not held to working just in your state, you can work all over the country from your home thanks to the technology that is taught in our program.

If you complete the course with a satisfactory grade, you will receive a Certificate of Completion, Letter of Recommendation, a list of companies in the field with web site addresses and phone numbers, and we would be happy to provide personal references. Our instructors are professionals in the industry and can offer you the benefit of their knowledge and experience.

TRANSCRIPTION COURSE DESCRIPTION
* If participating in the local course---there is a 2 hour lecture once a week. All homework is
e-mailed each week to the instructor, and quizzes are taken on-line before next class.
* If participating in the correspondence course---all lectures are provided on audio on web site, it is just like being in the class. You will be assigned a transcriptionist/instructor for contact throughout the week and they will edit and correct your work.
• 1 chapter of Medical Terminology per week
• 10 drug words per week for 12 weeks.
• 1 chapter of Essentials of Medical Transcription per week for 11 weeks
Expect to spend at least 10 to 20 hours of studying and homework if completing in 16 weeks.
• Resume writing, how to search for jobs, owning your own service, tricks of the trade, are discussed in the last few weeks of course.
• English grammar, FTP, Styles/Guidelines set forth by AAMT, formatting discussed.
• Microsoft Word is a prerequisite for the course; however, we do cover basic skills.

TEXTBOOKS SUPPLIED FOR THIS COURSE
Medical Terminology, Essentials of Medical Transcription, Advanced Medical Transcription, School Course Guide, Saunders’ Pharmaceutical Word Book, Stedman’s Medical Dictionary, Medical Transcription Do’s and Don’ts, and Sloane’s Medical Word Book. Transcription foot pedal also provided with access to free online software for digital dictation access.
****Please be advised that this course is difficult and is very in-depth. Should you require more time to complete the course, there is an option to extend by 10 weeks at no extra charge. We try not to leave students behind. *****

REFUND POLICY
1. You may terminate the Enrollment Agreement or training at any time. If you do so, you must inform THE SCHOOL, NOT THE INSTRUCTOR, in writing. Termination will become effective upon receipt of the written notice, REFUND WILL BE BASED ON NOTIFICATION week corresponding with your course assignments/week associated with start date of the program.
2. If you terminate within three days of enrolling, provided you have not commenced training, you will receive a refund of money paid to the school, minus $350 for course books and reference books, $85 for foot pedal, unless they are returned unused. The $150.00 application fee is nonrefundable. If no equipment, supplies, or unused books are returned, the total subtracted from the refund will be $585. If all materials are returned, only the application fee will be subtracted.
3. If you terminate within the first 3 weeks, you will receive a pro rata refund equal to the unused portion of monies received from your last day of attendance, or week corresponding with your course assignment, less the application fee of $150.00, the book fee of $350 for course books and $85.00 for foot pedal.
4. If you terminate any time after week 3, there will be no refund. If you are paying a payment plan, the balance will be effective as of drop date, 30 days to pay in full or sent to collections.

SCHOOL CALENDAR 2009
Below are the listed start dates for the Medical Transcription Program. You must submit your enrollment form before entering the program. The program is 2 hours per week for 16 weeks and will finish on the 16th week unless of holiday/weather interference. If you do not see a course that fits your schedule, call to see if there is another class scheduled or to enroll in the correspondence program

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
All applicants must be 18 years of age. A high school diploma or GED equivalent is also required. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, typing speed of 35 WPM minimum are required for admittance into the Medical Transcription program.

ATTENDANCE POLICY
Due to the intensity of this course the attendance policy set forth by Transcription Associates is strongly enforced. Missing lectures: The student will be required to listen to lecture on the web site.
Be aware of the difficulty of this course, the time and effort that must be put into this program in order to graduate in 16 weeks. MOST STUDENTS require 6 months to complete. There are no financial penalties for going longer, and this is encouraged.
OUR GOAL: NO STUDENT LEFT BEHIND.