MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION TRAINING IN THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

 

A medical transcriptionist transfers audio or dictated notes from a doctor or other healthcare providers into written medical records.

They save time for medical groups by taking these spoken notes and putting them into a digital format that can be saved and shared. Medical transcriptionists, also known as medical transcribers or healthcare documentation specialists, must be familiar with medical terminology and treatments.

Their primary job requirement is to transcribe and review information about medical reports accurately, so they should have enough basic medical knowledge to know the basics of what is being dictated. 

The job is well-suited for someone who can work independently, is a good listener, and is a fast typist. With changes in the industry over the past several decades, it’s also pretty essential to be adaptable.

Medical Transcriptionist Skills

The extensive knowledge and skills expected of these healthcare workers include the following:

• Electronic medical records system
• Use of audio playback equipment and specialized software
• Legal documentation requirements
• Patient confidentiality guidelines
• Medical abbreviations and terminology
• Pharmacology
• Diagnostic procedures
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Critical thinking skills, communication, and teamwork.

By the end of this course, students should understand the following:

• Understanding of the functions and proper use of transcription equipment
• Describe the importance of the confidential nature of medical reports
• Be aware of HIPPA guidelines for the medical transcriptionist
• Describe the content and purpose of the types of inpatient medical reports
• Describe the content and purpose of the types of outpatient medical reports and correspondence
• Understanding of abbreviations that should not be used in transcription, hospitals or medical settings
• Spell both the English and medical terms correctly, as well as the abbreviations presented–either by memory or by using a dictionary/medical book
• Define the medical terms and abbreviations presented–either by memory or by using a dictionary/reference book
• Define the prefixes, combining forms and suffixes presented 
• Recognize the advantages of having current reference material and be able to use it effectively
• Use standard proofreader’s marks to edit medical reports without changing either the meaning or the dictator’s style
• Recognize the opportunities offered to medical transcriptionists.