Medical Transcriptionist Certificate

PROGRAM OUTLINE

Here's how it works: Your program consists of courses designed to take you step-by-step through the techniques and skills you'll employ in your new career as a Medical Transcriptionist. Your first course will be sent to you as soon as your enrollment has been accepted. Other courses will follow as you complete your exams, so that you will always have training materials to work with.

Computer specifications: You will need access to a computer to complete this program. Penn Foster Career School recommends the following as minimum specifications: Pentium® II or better processor, using Microsoft® Windows® XP or later. You will also need to have access to the Internet and Microsoft® Office 2007 to complete portions of this program.

HIT100 Introduction to Allied Health

This course is designed to provide a discussion of strategies for completing the Health Information Technology program as an independent learner. In addition, it gives an introduction to health care, the health information management industry, and the role that health information technicians play in that industry. Focus is on the different elements and jobs in the health information management field. The course also provides an overview of the history of medicine and documentation, health care reimbursement, technology in health care, important professional skills, and professional organizations helpful to health information technicians.

HIT105 Law and Ethics in Medicine

Legal and ethical issues in the delivery of health care are presented. A grounding in the parts of tort and contract law that affect health care delivery is set forth along with broad ideas concerning the functioning of the legal system. Special attention is given to confidentiality, privileged communications, informed consent, the elements of and defenses against malpractice, legal and practical issues commonly encountered by medical assistants, end-of-life and beginning-of-life legal and ethical issues, and the effect of managed care on ethical issues faced by health care practitioners.

HIT109 Confidentiality of Health Information

Ethical and legal rules concerning the confidentiality of health information is presented with particular emphasis on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Background material will include operation of the legal system and principles of legal liability.

HIT107 Medical Terminology

The development of a vocabulary used in medicine by acquiring skills to pronounce, define and spell word terms. Students will analyze and interpret medical reports related to specific body systems.

CSC102 Word and Excel

Learn to use Word™ and Excel™ through practical applications and exercises.

HIT207 Medical Transcription 1

An introduction to the technical and legal aspects of medical transcription, as well as career opportunities available in the field. The student will begin to transcribe and format various types of medical records.

Online Library and Librarian
Students in Penn Foster Career School have access to an online library for use during their studies. Students can use this library to do the required research in the courses they complete or can use it for general reference and links to valuable resources. The library contains helpful research assistance, articles, databases, books, and Web links. A librarian is available to answer questions on general research-related topics via email and assist students in research activities during their studies with Penn Foster Career School.

We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.

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