Requirements for Online MT Course

Medical Transcription Curriculum Requirements, Skills and Abilities:

High school diploma and versatile with English language.
Knowledge of medical terminology is helpful.
Average spelling, verbal communication and memory skills.
Ability to operate basic office equipment such as computer, fax, printer, foot pedal, voice recorders with good eye/hand/foot coordination.
The ability to create documents in either Microsoft Word or another Windows program.
Knowledge of internet and use of Email.
Ability to hear and follow verbal instructions and convert them in to written text.
Ability to maintain records.
Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.
Good hearing skills with ability to discern what is being said or what is being meant even with accented speech.
Last but not the least average to above-average typing skills.

PC Requirements for Online MT Course

Every student would need transcription equipment that includes a headset, a footpedal, computer and transcription software. You must take this course on a PC. If you can play your files comfortably without a foot-pedal, you do not necessarily require it for training. Detailed requirements are listed below:

WindowsTM 98 or later
Internet Explorer 6.x/7.x or Firefox 2.x
128 megabytes (MB) of RAM (256 MB or higher recommended)
56 KBPS modem (Broadband-DSL cable modem recommended)
40 GB hard disk space.
Sound card and speakers (headphone port recommended)
Display mode set to 800x600 pixels with 256 colors or higher
Available USB port or serial port (for foot pedal)
Printer Port

Software Requirements:

Word-processing program - Microsoft Word is recommended.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Click here to download the Acrobat Reader.
Wave file player (Windows Media player, Express Scribe-Free download, Olympus Free DSS Player, Real Audio Player-free download) for audio files
Dorland's Medical Dictionary-Free online dictionary available
Quick Look Electronic Drug Reference 2008
Stedman's Electronic Medical Dictionary-Free online dictionary available
Internet Service Provider Account

Duties and responsibilities of a medical transcriptionist :

Transcribes accurately, utilizing correct punctuation, grammar and spelling, and edits for inconsistencies.
Accurately transcribes patient-identifying information such as name and Medical Record or Social Security Number.
Consults references and dictionaries for medical procedures, terminology, and drugs .
Has good knowledge of English Grammar and punctuation guidelines.
Keeps a transcription log with accurate details of files transcribed.
Distributes transcribed reports and collects dictation tapes if your client or job provider works on the old system of transferring voice data.
Follows up on physicians' missing and/or late dictation and corrects inaccuracies in transcribed reports.
Performs quality assurance check and keeps updated with newer technology and new medical words and procedures.
Maintains all the records on disk for backup.