Course Syllabus

MODULE I

SECTION I – LANGUAGE ORIGINS AND ADAPTATIONS

Chapter 1 – Etymology
Chapter 2 – Grammar, Spelling & Punctuation
Chapter 3 – Medical Words

SECTION II – DYNAMICS OF MEDICAL VOCABULARY AND WORD STRUCTURE

Chapter 1 – Word Dynamics
Chapter 2 – Body Dynamics
Chapter 3 – Medical Instruments & Equipment
Chapter 4 – Medical Specialties & Specialists
Chapter 5 – Diagnostic Medicine
Chapter 6 – Abbreviations
Chapter 7 – Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 8 – Diagnostic Medicine
Chapter 9 – Abbreviations
Chapter 10 – Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 11 – Pharmacology
Chapter 12 – Just for Fun

GLOSSARY AND REFERENCES + ILLUSTRATIONS (INCLUDED NO EXTRA CHARGE)
Anatomical Words, Drug References & Instruments (on-line access)
DRUG LISTING – generic alpha, name brand cross-reference, plus 200 of the most commonly prescribed drugs.

MODULE II

SECTION I. INTRODUCTION AND ORIENTATION

A. Report Types
B. OUTPATIENT REPORTS
C. INPATIENT REPORTS

SECTION II
Keys (actual transcribed reports) to the 16 hours (1,000 minutes) of dictation – all physician dictation, 85% hospital, 15% clinical.

PHARMACOLOGICAL COMPENDIUM
Pharmacology is the study of drugs and their interactions with living organisms. It is one of the oldest branches of medicine. The course material includes:

  • Drug terminology
  • Dosages, schedules
  • Terms, symbols, spelling, packaging
  • Administration
  • Classification (brand, generic, and trade name)
  • Drug use/listings by medical specialty

SECTION III – SURGICAL COMPENDIUM

  • Includes General, Breast, Digestive, Intra-abdominal, Bowel, Colon, Rectal, Anal, Biliary, Ear, Nose and Throat, Endocrine, Herniae, Nail, I&D, Gynecology, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Otolaryngology, Reconstructive, Thoracic, Urologic, Cardiovascular Surgery – with all related terms listings, dictation and sample reports.
  • 4 hours of dictation for pronunciation specificsMODULE IIIMedical Dictation Practicum:
    • 20 hours of physician dictation
    • Keys (actual transcribed reports) to the dictation

    The Dictation: – We emphasize that practical experience is the best teacher, and 20 hours of dictation by men, women, foreign doctors, all styles and difficulties, is just about everything you will encounter in the work place, and the Companion Key are used to compare your work against the actual transcripts, one report at a time.

    APPENDIX

  • Surgical Instruments, Supplies
  • Sutures and DressingsThe Professional Edge HomeBiz Book – This book is an excellent resource on how to set up a home business, find and apply for independent contract work or market and sell your own clients, and may be purchased separately with any course.
    • Current & Projected Status of the Home Business Market
    • Home Business Types
    • Self Assessment
    • Business Naming & Legal Entity Setup, e.g., Corporation, LLC, etc.
    • Marketing & Sales
    • Medical Transcription – specifically for medical transcription home business
    • Appendices jam-packed with resources – including $100s worth of documents, Articles of Incorporation/Organization, Operating Agreement, sample contracts, solicitation letters and proposals, resumes, and much much more.

    The Professional Edge Exam – This is the Final Exam, necessary to receive a Certificate of Training and a Letter of Recommendation. Depending on your final score, certificate and/or letters are provided. The final will provide you the look and feel of a real employer exam. If you pass Meditec’s, you will pass almost any. NOTE: The Professional Edge Exam and Certification are NOT included in the CD-ROM based eBook version of our medical transcription training course, but those items may be purchased separately by eBook customers at any time.