Medical Terminology
• Basic Word Structure
• Suffixes and Prefixes
• Organization of the Body
• Body Systems
• Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
• Common Abbreviations and Symbols
Introduction to Medical Transcription
• Understanding Medical Transcription
• Ethical Considerations
• The Medical Record
• Medical Reports
• Proofreading and Editing in Medical Transcription
• Style Guidelines: Abbreviations, Acronyms, Measurements, Chemical Abbreviations, Briefs, Forms and Medical Slang, Eponyms, Symbols, Handwritten Chart Symbols, Numbers, Roman Numerals, Arabic Numerals, Rules for Transcribing Numbers, Dates, Time
• Understanding Pharmacology
You will be presented with the structure, function, terminology, disorders, laboratory tests, diagnostic procedures, treatments, pharmacology issues, and sample reports with regards to:
• Cardiology
• Dermatology
• Endocrinology
• Gastroenterology
• Hematology
• Neurology
You will be presented with the structure, function, terminology, disorders, laboratory tests, diagnostic procedures, treatments, pharmacology issues, and sample reports with regards to:
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopedics
• Otorhinolaryngology
• Psychiatry
• Pulmonary Medicine
• Urology
• Pathology
This educational program is an introductory course designed to help students gain knowledge necessary for the vocational application of this subject. Completion of this program does not fulfill the legal requirements of particular state licenses or certifications, which may require additional training or apprenticeships.
We take great pride in providing you with the most up-to-date textbooks and equipment. One or more of the above-mentioned subjects may, therefore, change if updating becomes necessary during the course of your studies. The order in which the course material is presented may vary.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2021 Edition
