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Medical Transcriptionist

Turn dictated medical audio into accurate patient records.

6 weeks 8 lessons 15-question cert exam

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8 modules · each with lesson content and a short knowledge check.

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Medical Transcriptionist

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Medical Transcriptionist

Module 1: Medical Terminology Foundations

Module 2: Anatomy for Transcriptionists

Module 3: Doctor's Notes & Report Structure

Module 4: HIPAA & Patient Confidentiality

Module 5: Transcription Software & Shortcuts

Module 6: Editing Voice Recognition Drafts

Module 7: Specialty Reports (Radiology, Path, Op)

Module 8: Building Your Freelance Practice

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Medical Transcriptionist

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Medical Transcriptionist

Module 1: Medical Terminology FoundationsLearn how medical words are built from Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes — and master the abbreviations used in everyday dictation.28 min

Module 1: Medical Terminology Foundations

Module 2: Anatomy for TranscriptionistsUnderstand the body planes, directional terms, and organ systems a transcriptionist encounters daily — enough to catch errors without needing a medical degree.32 min

Module 2: Anatomy for Transcriptionists

Module 3: Doctor's Notes & Report StructureMaster the SOAP note format and the five major report types you will transcribe every day — clinic notes, discharge summaries, operative reports, consult letters, and procedure notes.35 min

Module 3: Doctor's Notes & Report Structure

Module 4: HIPAA & Patient ConfidentialityUnderstand the 18 HIPAA identifiers, your obligations as a Business Associate, and the practical security habits that keep you — and your clients — compliant.25 min

Module 4: HIPAA & Patient Confidentiality

Module 5: Transcription Software & ShortcutsSet up your workstation, master the foot pedal, use text expanders effectively, and learn the platform tools used by hospitals and transcription service organisations.30 min

Module 5: Transcription Software & Shortcuts

Module 6: Editing Voice Recognition DraftsLearn how to efficiently edit AI-generated transcription drafts — the primary workflow at most hospitals — catching the errors Dragon and similar systems consistently make.27 min

Module 6: Editing Voice Recognition Drafts

Module 7: Specialty Reports (Radiology, Path, Op)Dive into the three most specialised report types — radiology, pathology, and operative notes — with the terminology and structure you need to transcribe them accurately.38 min

Module 7: Specialty Reports (Radiology, Path, Op)

Module 8: Building Your Freelance PracticeSet up a professional home office, find your first clients, price your services correctly, and build a sustainable freelance medical transcription business.33 min

Module 8: Building Your Freelance Practice

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