Piedmont Tech is proud to offer
Medical Transcriptionist
 in conjunction with Trident Tech.


Registration for online courses ends five days prior to the start of the course. 

To register, fill out our online notification/request form and call Ann Andrews at (864) 941-8702.

Medical Transcriptionist

Career Description
Medical transcriptionists listen to dictated recordings made by physicians and other health care professionals and transcribe them into medical reports, correspondence and other administrative material. They generally listen to recordings on a headset, using a foot pedal to pause the recording when necessary, and key the text into a personal computer or word processor, editing as necessary for grammar and clarity. The documents they produce include discharge summaries, history and physical examination reports, operative reports, consultation reports, autopsy reports, diagnostic imaging studies, progress notes, and referral letters. Medical transcriptionists return transcribed documents to the physicians or other health care professionals who dictated them for review and signature or correction. These documents eventually become part of patients’ permanent files. Medical transcriptionists are in demand more than ever. Transcription services range from small, home-based businesses to large corporations.

Medical Transcription Training Program
All courses in the Medical Transcriptionist Training Program are completed online. Training covers the basic medical knowledge needed to succeed in the field of transcription along with hands-on experience using dictation equipment while being supervised by an expert in the field. Knowledge of keyboarding and Microsoft Word is required. A certificate of achievement is awarded upon completion of the following courses:

           Term 1

          Term 2

          Term 3

Book and Equipment Information
Please go to http://www.mbsdirect.net/ to purchase your text books for Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacology, the Book of Style and the Intro to Medical Transcription.  No text is required for Transcription I and II.

Transcription equipment that is needed for the Transcription courses will be listed in the Book of Style course.  You my contact Regina Lane at 843-574-6366 if you have questions about the equipment. Each course is priced individually. A basic keyboarding (typing) course is strongly encouraged before entering the Medical Transcriptionist Training Program.

Textbooks are not included in tuition. Text books are available for purchase through www.mbsdirect.net.  

Apply for student loans at 1.800.GO.PLATO.

Courses are listed in recommended order:

Introduction to Continuing Education  Online Learning

This course provides an introduction to software applications necessary to participate in Continuing Education online health care programs.  Other applications reviewed are Microsoft Outlook and searching the Internet. This course is a prerequisite to all online courses.

No Book Required.

RXS 946                     October 16 - October 30              Fee: $ 40              XPHH  568-515
 RXS 946                     December 1 - December 15         Fee: $ 40              XPHH  568-516 
RXS 946                     January 5 - January 19, 2009       Fee: $ 40              XPHH  568-501
 RXS 946                     February 4 - February 18             Fee: $ 40              XPHH  568-502
RXS 946                     March 4 - March 18                    Fee: $ 40              XPHH  568-503
 RXS 946                     April 8 - April 22                         Fee: $ 40              XPHH  568-504 
 

Medical Terminology for Medical Transcriptionist

This course helps students master the medical vocabulary and terms used in Medical Transcription. It covers word parts, root words, general application, abbreviations, medical terminology and body systems. 

Books not included

MXS 995                    January 5 - February 15           Fee: $159+          XPHH 552-50      

Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Transcriptionist

This course covers basic anatomy and physiology and is an introduction to all human body systems and their functions. It is perfect for the student entering a career in Medical Transcription where interpretation and understanding of the human body is necessary to be successful. 

Books not included

MXS 513                   September 22 - November 2       Fee: $185+               XPHA 555-503
MXS 513                   February 4 - March 17                 Fee: $185+               XPHA 555-501

Pharmacology

This course is an overview of pharmacology and how it is used to treat different disease states. If you need a general understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of disease using the numerous types of medical drugs on the market today, this course is for you.

Books not included

Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Transcriptionist

MXS 514                     November 3 - December 17        Fee: $185+              XPHA 538-503 
MXS 514                     March 19 - May 3                         Fee: $185+              XPHA 538-501 

Using The Transcriptionist’s Book of Style

This course introduces the student to the standards of practice for transcribing medical dictation as set forth by the American Association of Medical Transcriptionists in their “Book of Style”. The AAMT is the professionally recognized authority in establishing medical transcription styles, forms and practices. Utilizing a combination of online lessons and the formats explained in the Book of Style the student will learn industry standards for preparing documents as they are used in the healthcare profession.

Books not included


MXS 524                    November 3 - December 17           Fee: $159             XPHH 570-503
MXS 524                    March 19 - May 3                           Fee: $159             XPHH 570-501

Introduction to Medical Transcription

This course introduces the student to the process of medical transcription using various skills involving medical terminology, format, punctuation and computer technology.  Dictation to be transcribed and studied is grouped by medical specialty to offer related vocabulary, technical content and other instructional material in an easy to understand format.  The dictation to be transcribed includes chart notes, letters, initial office evaluations, consultations, history and physical examinations, discharge summaries, operative reports, emergency department reports, procedure notes and diagnostic studies from each medical specialty.

Books not included

MXS 985                     January 5 - March 1                    Fee: $369        XPHH 572-501
 

Transcription I

This course provides a student with the bulk of original medical dictation from which the student will produce transcribed medical documents.  This first level course addresses general medical reports common to all specialties, histories and physicals, discharge summaries, consultations, and others from various specialties.  This is not an introductory course;  for an introductory-level course please see Introduction to Medical Transcription.   Includes Transcription CD.

Books not included.


MXS 549                November 3 - December 18                 Fee: $360        XPHH 574 504 
MXS 549                March 3 - April 27                              Fee: $360        XPHH 574 501 

Transcription II

This course provides a student with a bulk of original medical dictation from which the student will produce transcribed medical documents. This second level course will explore the documents used in the specialties of Radiology, Pathology, Cardiology, Orthopedics, and Gastrointestinal. Includes Transcription CD.

Books not included.

MXS 550                October 20 - December 8                        Fee: $425        XPHH 575-503
MXS 550                January 9 - March 9, 2009                       Fee: $425        XPHH 575-501
 

Medical Transcription Workforce Readiness

This course will teach the transcription student how to transition into the Medical Transcription workforce. Topics covered will  be HIPAA, Universal Precautions and Resume Writing. After completing course work student will have an opportunity to participate in an online internship with at major online transcription company.

MXS 523                December 8 - December 17                       Fee: $49          XPHH    583-503
 MXS 523                March 13 - April 30                                   Fee: $68          XPHH    583-501