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Medical Transcription Online Course
Medical Transcription Course Overview
Blackstone Career Institute offers an accredited Medical Transcription program for those interested in home study. Blackstone has an impeccable reputation and has provided career training continuously since 1890, with the distinction of being one of the first distance education training schools.
Thousands of students later, we continue to improve our online programs. Our latest endeavor offers an Online Student Center to all active Blackstone students. The Online Student Center allows you to select the course delivery method that best fits your educational preferences and your learning style.
Our online program provides the knowledge you will need to obtain an entry-level position in the medical transcription field. Upon graduation, you will have completed many hours of transcription practice using modern transcription equipment connected to your computer. You will be familiar with the body’s anatomy, associated terminology, diseases, medical procedures, laboratory procedures and pharmacology. The end of the program will prepare you for a successful job search in the medical transcription field or to perform medical transcription work from home.
Medical Transcription Career
Why choose a career in Medical Transcription?
The Job of the Future
The demand for professionals trained in medical transcription is expected to increase in the future, reflecting the rapid growth in the health care industry due to a population that is increasing in number as well as climbing in age.
Careers in Medical Transcription
The medical transcriptionist’s job is to take recordings made by physicians and other healthcare professionals using a transcribing machine and create corresponding reports on paper or as electronic files. It is also the medical transcriptionist’s responsibility to produce a product that is grammatically correct and ensure that all medical terms are accurate.
Medical Transcription Career Opportunities
Medical transcriptionists use their talents in a variety of healthcare settings, including doctors’ offices, public and private hospitals, teaching hospitals, medical transcription businesses, clinics, laboratories, radiology and pathology departments, insurance companies, medical libraries, government medical facilities, rehabilitation centers, legal offices, research centers, veterinary medical facilities, and associations representing the healthcare industry.
Medical transcriptionists work with physicians and surgeons in multiple specialties. They work with pharmacists, therapists, technicians, nurses, dieticians, social workers, psychologists, and other medical personnel. All of these healthcare providers rely on information that is received, documented, and dispersed by the medical transcriptionist.
Some transcriptionists choose to work from home as employees of transcription businesses or hospitals. Others provide services as independent contractors by starting a medical transcription home business.
Qualified medical transcriptionists who wish to expand their professional responsibilities may become quality assurance specialists, supervisors, managers, department heads, or owners of medical transcription businesses.
Experienced medical transcriptionists may become teachers working in schools and colleges to educate future medical transcriptionists.
What You Can Earn Working in the Medical Transcription Field
According to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, medical transcriptionists can earn up to $41,912 annually. It also lists the middle 50 percent of medical transcriptonists earning up to $35,484. High production employees have the potential of earning more in this field.
(U.S. Dept. of Labor Statistics, 2008-09 Occupational Outlook Handbook)
Medical Transcription Course Curriculum Detail
The comprehensive Blackstone Medical Transcription online course curriculum covers a broad range of medical topics.
Unit I: Blackstone Skills for Success
Chapter 1
Covers learning styles; instrinsic versus extrinsic motivation; self-efficacy and self-determination; visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners; and field dependence versus field independence.
Chapter 2
Covers study skills, including choosing a place to study; scheduling time; goal setting; monitoring your study sessions; and avoiding procrastination.
Chapter 3
Covers learning strategies, including SQ3R; note-taking skills; memory tricks; references; and how to take multiple choice tests.
Unit II: Medical Terminology 1: An Introduction
Chapter 1
Explains how medical terms are constructed and analyzed to determine meaning; discusses types of medical terms including terms with no prefix and no root; explains the function of combining vowels and how terms are pluralized.
Chapter 2
Covers the roots of each body system; explains the difference between anatomy and physiology; covers organ systems and common anatomical roots.
Chapter 3
Covers general and adjectival suffixes and suffixes used to indicate pathologic conditions and diagnostic and surgical procedures.
Chapter 4
Covers prefixes referring to direction and position; discusses negative prefixes, prefixes referring to numbers, and those with the same or opposite meaning.
Unit III: Medical Terminology 2
Chapter 5
Discusses how the body is organized into cavities; covers directional terminology.
Chapter 6
Covers the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary system; lists relevant word elements, terms, and abbreviations.
Chapter 7
Covers the anatomy and physiology of the skeletal system; describes the skeleton and joints; lists relevant word elements, terms, and abbreviations.
Chapter 8
Covers the muscular system; discusses the skeletal attachments and major skeletal muscles; lists relevant word elements, terms, and abbreviations.
Unit IV: English Usage and Written Communication
Chapter 1
Covers the parts of speech, including nouns, verbs, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections.
Chapter 2
Covers the parts of a sentence, including the subject, predicate, direct and indirect objects, subject complements, phrases, and clauses.
Chapter 3
Covers pronoun/antecedent agreement and pronoun usage; explains how pronouns are used in sentences; covers subject/verb agreement.
Chapter 4
Covers sentence types and sentence punctuation.
Chapter 5
Covers fundamentals of written communication, including using active versus passive voice; writing unified and coherent paragraphs, and writing topic sentences for paragraphs. Discusses common types of business communication, including business letters and memorandums.
Unit V: Medical Terminology 3
Chapter 9
Covers the divisions and functions of the nervous system; discusses nerve cells and synapses; discusses the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS); lists relevant word elements, terms, and abbreviations.
Chapter 10
Covers the eyes and the ears (sensory system); lists relevant word elements, terms, and abbreviations.
Chapter 11
Covers the endocrine system; lists and discusses the central endocrine glands and the peripheral endocrine glands; lists relevant word elements, terms, and abbreviations.
Chapter 12
Covers the cardiovascular system; discusses the structure of the heart, the conduction system, blood pressure, heart sounds, blood vessels, and circulation; lists relevant word elements, terms, and abbreviations.
Unit VI: Medical Terminology 4
Chapter 13
Covers the blood, immune and lymphatic systems; lists relevant word elements, terms, and abbreviations.
Chapter 14
Covers the respiratory system; discusses the nose, nasal cavities, paranasal sinuses, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs; lists relevant word elements, terms, and abbreviations.
Chapter 15
Covers the digestive system; discusses the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, accessory organs, and peritoneum; lists relevant word elements, terms, and abbreviations.
Chapter 16
Covers the urinary and male reproductive system; lists relevant word elements, terms, and abbreviations.
Chapter 17
Covers the female reproductive system and obstetrics; discusses the structures of the female reproductive system, the menstrual cycle, and menopause; lists relevant word elements, terms, and abbreviations.
Unit VII: Introduction to Computers, Keyboarding and Office Technology
Chapter 1
Covers how computers are used in the office today, the different types of computers, and the parts of a computer system.
Chapter 2
Covers basic keyboarding skills using the Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing CD.
Chapter 3
Covers the Internet, the World Wide Web (WWW), URLs, the different types of Internet connections, search engines, email, and other uses for the Internet.
Chapter 4
Covers other types of office technology, including office telephones and the different types of telephone calls; fax machines; photocopiers; multipurpose machines; transcribers; digital cameras; and wireless communication.
Unit VIII: Fundamentals of Medical Transcription
Chapter 1
Covers the medical transcription profession; the medical report and the healthcare record; technology; references; work environments; medical readings: history and physical examination; laboratory tests and pharmacology.
Chapter 2
Covers ethics and professionalism; transcribing foreign accents; employment issues: job searching, employment enigmas and avoiding work-related injuries.
Chapter 3
Covers grammar, punctuation and style; acronyms and abbreviations; brief forms and medical slang; eponyms; flagging reports; and editing.
Unit IX: Disease Processes and Transcription Practice I
Chapter 4
Covers dermatology, including anatomy in brief; terminology review; medical readings: history and physical examination; common diseases; diagnostic and surgical procedures, laboratory procedures, and pharmacology.
Chapter 5
Covers otorhinolaryngology, including anatomy in brief; terminology review; medical readings: history and physical examination; common diseases; diagnostic and surgical procedures, laboratory procedures, and pharmacology.
Chapter 6
Covers opthamology, including anatomy in brief; terminology review; medical readings: history and physical examination; vision charts; common diseases; diagnostic and surgical procedures, laboratory procedures, and pharmacology.
Unit X: Disease Processes and Transcription Practice II
Chapter 7
Covers pulmonary medicine, including anatomy in brief; terminology review; medical readings: history and physical examination; common diseases; diagnostic and surgical procedures, laboratory procedures, and pharmacology.
Chapter 8
Covers cardiology and hematology, including anatomy in brief; terminology review; medical readings: history and physical examination; a doctor's view: cardiology and cardiovascular surgery; common diseases; diagnostic and surgical procedures, laboratory procedures, and pharmacology; and common disorders of the blood.
Chapter 9
Covers gastroenterology, including anatomy in brief; terminology review; medical readings: history and physical examination; a doctor's view: a surgeon's view of gastroenterology and practice; common diseases; diagnostic and surgical procedures, laboratory procedures, and pharmacology.
Chapter 10
Covers endocrinology, including anatomy in brief; terminology review; medical readings: history and physical examination; a doctor's view: metabolism and nutrition; common diseases; diagnostic and surgical procedures, laboratory procedures, and pharmacology.
Unit XI: Professional Development and Medicolegal Ethics
Chapter 1
Discusses concepts of professional development, including attitude; self-esteem; professional attire; business etiquette; verbal and nonverbal communication; introductions; time and stress management; and continuing education.
Chapter 2
Discusses medicolegal ethics in healthcare; covers the code of ethics; discusses aspects pertaining to the healthcare record, including the purpose of ownership, how to correct mistakes, the difference between privileged and nonprivileged information, and the importance of timeliness.
Unit XII: Disease Processes and Transcription Practice III
Chapter 11
Covers urology and nephrology, including anatomy in brief; terminology review; medical readings: history and physical examination; common diseases; diagnostic and surgical procedures, laboratory procedures, and pharmacology.
Chapter 12
Covers obstetrics and gynecology, including anatomy in brief; terminology review; medical readings: history and physical examination; a doctor's view: a brief look at STDs in women; common diseases; diagnostic and surgical procedures, laboratory procedures, and pharmacology.
Chapter 13
Covers orthopedics, including anatomy in brief; terminology review; medical readings: history and physical examination; a doctor's view: orthopedic practice and surgery; common diseases; diagnostic and surgical procedures, laboratory procedures, and pharmacology.
Unit XIII: Disease Processes and Transcription Practice IV
Chapter 14
Covers neurology, including anatomy in brief; terminology review; medical readings: history and physical examination; common diseases; diagnostic and surgical procedures, laboratory procedures, and pharmacology.
Chapter 15
Covers psychiatry, including terminology review; medical readings: history and physical examination; a doctor's view: depression; common diseases; diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and pharmacology.
Chapter 16
Covers pathology, including terminology review; medical readings: pathology reports; a doctor's view: gross and microscopic examination of tissue; diagnostic and surgical procedures, laboratory procedures, and pharmacology.
Chapter 17
Covers radiology, including anatomy in brief; terminology review; medical readings; a doctor's view: diagnostic radiology; common diseases; pharmacology.
Unit XIV: How to Find a Job in Healthcare
Chapter 1
Covers job-search correspondence, including resumes and cover letters.
Chapter 2
Discusses job-search techniques such as networking and using online employment search engines.
Chapter 3
Discusses job interviews; explains how to dress for an interview, what to bring to an interview, what to expect during an interview; discusses common questions asked during an interview and how to follow up after an interview.
Medical Transcription Course Materials
Blackstone will provide you with the following tools for success in our online medical transcription course, all of which are included in your tuition:
Blackstone Medical Transcription Study Guides
Fourteen separate units designed by Blackstone Career Institute will guide you through the Medical Transcription online course. These units are broken into smaller sections, which will allow you to better process and retain the material in the readings. Each study unit chapter includes objectives, an overview, teacher’s notes, and a self-check.
Medical Transcription Fundamentals and Practice, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall Health
This is the textbook for the Medical Transcription course, which includes pertinent medical readings by physicians, articles written by medical transcriptionists about the profession, challenging exercises and learning tools, and authentic physician dictation.
Essentials of Medical Terminology, 3rd Edition, by Juanita J. Davies, Delmar Publishers
This essentials-level learning resource is organized by body systems and is designed for short medical terminology courses. Part One of the text begins with basic analysis of medical terms, common anatomical roots, suffixes and prefixes. Part Two features chapters on each of the body systems, leading with anatomy and physiology, then moving on to terminology, pronunciation, abbreviations and exercises.
Dorland’s Pocket Medical Dictionary, 28th Edition -- Book and CD-ROM
Since 1898, Dorland’s Pocket Medical Dictionary has set the world standard as the most convenient, user-friendly portable reference on medical terminology. It provides the accurate, clear, up-to-date definitions people expect from Dorland’s...in a highly compact, easy-to-use format. Now it’s better than ever! Delivers 2,500 new entries - 37,000 in all - encompassing all of the most important new medical terms and definitions, including new drug names and 230 new illustrations. Presents the most complementary and alternative medicine coverage available in any small medical dictionary. Offers an expanded full-color insert illustrating the structure and function of the human body. Includes a CD-ROM with Dorland’s Electronic Medical Speller, Version 4.0 at no added cost, allowing you to quickly and easily add 400,000 medical terms to your computer’s spell checker. Uses a new two-color design to make reference easier.
Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing ®
Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing ® delivers the customized training you need in a motivating, engaging format. Work at your own pace with lesson content that keeps you interested. This flexible program is an ideal choice for any would-be fluent typist, including students, e-mail enthusiasts, and office professionals. If you use the keyboard, you’ll benefit from Mavis Beacon.
Career Development for Health Professionals - by Lee Haroun, W. B. Saunders Company
Written specifically for healthcare students and professionals, this resource gives you practical, hands-on help in writing more effectively, becoming better organized, and interacting successfully with others. Offers help with resumes, getting hired, and being successful in the workplace. Contains skill-building exercises and advice on navigating through your career.
Access to Blackstone’s Online Student Center
Along with your traditional course items, you will gain unlimited access to Blackstone’s Online Student Center, where you can take exams and receive instantaneous Grade Reports, chat real-time with other students, participate in online discussions, and receive up-to-the-minute news about Blackstone.
Foot Pedal
Medical transcription foot pedals allow you to easily play, stop, rewind, and fast forward medical dictation. The foot pedal works with the dictation provided on the CD-ROM that comes with the Medical Transcripton Fundamentals and Practice text.
In addition, Blackstone will also provide you with:
Thorough Testing
Fourteen multiple-choice exams and a required keyboarding homework assignment assist us in assessing your understanding of the concepts taught. In addition, there are many self-checks that students can complete throughout the program.
Documents
You will receive an official transcript and a Medical Transcription diploma upon successful completion of the entire program. A copy of your transcript will also be on permanent file with Blackstone and is available for a nominal fee.
Ample Time
You have up to two years to complete the online Blackstone Medical Transcription program. If additional time is needed, a six-month extension can be purchased.
Individual Grading
Your mailed exams and homework assignments will be individually graded by Blackstone’s staff. If you submit your exams through the Online Student Center, you will receive an electronic Grade Report instantly.
Support
Your success is important to us! Any time you need assistance, please contact us. We will be more than happy to assist you with any questions or problems you encounter with the course materials or exams.
Paid Postage
Blackstone will pay the postage on all packages we mail within the contiguous United States. AK, HI and international students must call for rates prior to enrollment at 800-826-9228.
No Finance Charges
Blackstone offers a payment program with low monthly payments and 0 percent financing.
Student Tuition Protection Policy
We offer a student tuition protection policy that covers cancellations and refunds. Review our policy using the tuition tab at the top of this page.
Medical Transcription Course Tuition
A quality education is an investment in your future in the medical transcription field. Blackstone's online courses are designed to be affordable while providing excellence in education and student services.
Payment Options:
- Payment in Full - $826.00*
- Payment Plan - One down payment of $59.00 and 13 monthly installments of $59.00 for a total of $826.00
*Total cost of $826.00 includes a $124.00 registration fee.
Monthly Payment Plan:
Pay a low down payment upon enrollment as your first monthly payment and your remaining fees in monthly installments - interest free! The duration depends on the program you select.
Go to our Financial Assistance page to review other financing options, including SLM Career Training Loans from SLM Financial.
Although we endeavor to keep prospective students updated on any upcoming tuition changes, fees are subject to change without notice at any time prior to your enrollment. Please contact the school if you have any questions regarding the current program tuition.
Your tuition fee includes:
- All instruction, exam evaluation, and grading of homework assignments
- Access to our state-of-the-art Online Student Center
- Full student services and support during your program, including unlimited e-mail, fax, and telephone support
- All new, latest edition textbooks
- Comprehensive and up-to-date study guides prepared by faculty and reviewed by subject matter experts
- Exam grade reports with references for questions answered incorrectly
- One official school transcript
- An embossed Medical Transcription diploma upon completion of program requirements
...And, depending on the online career course you take:
- Multimedia CD-ROMs
- Course supplements
- Charts
- Audiotapes and CDs
- Transcription Equipment
The exact materials list for each program is available in the Materials tab at the top of this page.
International Student Policy
International, Alaskan, Hawaiian and Canadian students are required to participate under the full payment plan only. There is an additional charge for shipping/handling of all materials. Please refer to the International Training page for requirements or call 800.826.9228 prior to enrollment. AK, HI, Canadian and international students may be required to pay extra duties required by customs authorities at the time of receipt of study material. Here is a helpful online Currency Converter.
Methods of Payment
You may use your Visa, Discover, Master Card, or American Express Card to securely enroll online. You may also finance your program by money order or check. A returned check fee of $25.00 will apply.
NOTE: To Employed Individuals
Some students may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement of their tuition by their employers. Your company may be able to take advantage of The Employee Education Assistance Act (IRS Code, Section 127). Check with your supervisor or personnel department.
Student Tuition Protection Policy
Review Blackstone Career Institute’s cancellation and refund policy below.
Blackstone Career Institute is confident that the course you have selected will be everything we advertise. To assure you of this, we provide this cancellation and refund policy. A student may cancel the program by notifying the school in any manner; a written request is recommended. If you cancel within 5 days from the signature date on your Enrollment Agreement, all monies will be refunded. (If you are taking the program under GI Bill benefits, you have a minimum 10-day waiting period before submitting a signed affirmation, and you will receive a prompt refund of the total amount paid.) If you cancel after 5 days from the signature date of your Enrollment Agreement, but prior to receipt by the school of your first exam (or, if you are using GI Bill benefits, then after the 10-day affirmation period), you are obligated to a registration fee of 15% of the tuition or $150, whichever is less. (Students using GI Bill benefits are liable to the school for a registration fee of 10% of the tuition or $50.00, whichever is less.) If you cancel after submitting the first exam, you are obligated to pay the school the registration fee plus a percentage of tuition as follows:
A. Up to and including 10% of the exams, 10% of the tuition.
B. After submitting more than 10% up to and including 25% of the exams, 25% of the tuition.
C. After submitting more than 25% up to and including 50% of the exams, 50% of the tuition.
D. After submitting more than 50% of the exams, you owe the school the full tuition.
If you choose to cancel and have paid the school more than the amount as calculated above, all excess payments will be refunded upon receipt of all unused book(s) and learning material(s) in ‘resalable condition.’ All materials, books, CDs, and hardware will be inspected for use. If you have written in your book(s), highlighted, bent, folded, or otherwise damaged any of the returned materials, they will be considered not resalable and will require a refund reduction equal to the replacement cost of those materials. B.C.I. is not responsible for lost, damaged, or misdirected mail; retain verification of your return shipment. No CODs or postage-due returns will be accepted. Refunds are processed within 30 days to the payee of record. No refunds will be issued after 15 months.
Tuition Comparison
While the cost of attending a private career school today can be over $10,000 a year, the total cost of Blackstone’s distance education Medical Transcription is only $826.00! This tuition cost includes everything you will need to complete your Blackstone program and upon successful completion, receive your career diploma. In addition, Blackstone offers two ways to complete your career program coursework: traditional correspondence-based study or through the Blackstone Online Student Center, which allows you access to your coursework and exams online. You select the method that best fits your educational preferences and your learning style all for one low tuition cost. When you factor in the value of your time, our traditional or online distance education program becomes an even better investment. Because you can complete your Blackstone career program in less time than other programs, you realize the return on your investment a lot sooner.
Blackstone Career Institute offers the Medical Transcription career program at a competitive tuition cost. Below you will see how Blackstone compares to other traditional and online career schools.
| Tuition Cost* | Other Fees ** | Total Program Cost | |
| Blackstone Career Institute | $826 | $0 | $826 |
| Global Medical Transcription Inc. | $2,650 | $0 | $2,650 |
| Andrews School | $2,272 | $1,528 | $3,800 |
| Penn Foster Career School | $794 | $204 | $998 |
| Ashworth University | $1,044 | $24 | $1,068 |
| Career Step | $1,320 | $19.95+ | $1,339.95+ |
| The VLC | $874 | $219.95 | $1,093.95 |
* Cost is for the entire program tuition as of 12/17/2007 and is subject to change. Costs were collected from each school’s Web site.
** Other fees can include textbooks and materials, registration fees, credit application fees, technology fees, online fees, and shipping and handling fees.
At Blackstone Career Institute there are no application fees. A down payment of $59.00 is required at the time of enrollment and will be credited toward your program tuition releasing your first package of lessons. You can pay by credit card, check, or money order. Enroll now, online!
Call us toll free at 1.800.826.9228 to speak with a student service representative if you have questions or would like to enroll directly!Medical Transcription Career Resources
Career Resources include sites that specifically relate to your career in medical transcription. Find organizations to join and increase your networking abilities. Many of these organizations and associations have their own newsletters or magazines, job databases, and certification exams. You will also find links to other relevant web sites for your career path and books, software or journals that can help as you build your medical and professional knowledge.
Following is a list of resource categories available to Medical Transcriptionists. Click on the category you would like to explore.
- Medical Transcription Associations
- Medical Transcription Resources
- Job Resources for Medical Transcriptionists
- Reference Sites for Medical Professions
- Books and Journals for the Medical Transcription Profession
Medical Transcription Associations
Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity • Information on becoming a Certified MT through this organization
MTWorld.com • List of state associations
Medical Transcirption Industry Association
Medical Transcription Contacts
Medical Transcription Resources
Spectrum Softtech Solutions (P) Ltd. • Medical transcription software
Hot Home Business: Medical Transcription • How to get your foot in the door and start working from home
Medical Transcription Networking Center • An online community for MT professionals
Medical Transcription News • Monthly publication for the MT and health information professional, including technology information and updates
MT Chat • Join the MT message center or link to MT Desk (resources, glossary, sample operative reports, news, and a search engine)
MT World • You can join their club and mailing list or search their links
Vanka's Medical Links for MT's • Links to a variety of medical sites
TranscriptionGear.com • Order all types of transcription equipment online or get a free color catalog
Mtbot • Search sample MT reports, jobs, and forums
New Medical Transcription Connection • Become a member and you can read or post messages and chat with other MT's
MT-ETC • Links for referencing, resources, information, or just browsing
Medical Transcription Job Resources
U.S. Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics • Occupational Outlook Handbook for medical transcription
Medical Transcription Overview • An article on planning for your first job as an MT
MTForums.com • Search the medical transcription job forum
ExecuScribe • Apply to join their team of medical transcriptionists
Jobs.com • Use this job search engine to find MT jobs
mtjobs.com • The Internet's largest source of MT jobs and resumes
Transcription Matchmaker • A recruiting service to help you find the right MT company
Advance for Health Information Professionals • Search archives for web articles, search jobs, find job fairs, and latest HIPAA news
MTStars • Discussion forums, job and resume bank, newsletter subscription, search engine, and much more!
MedicalTranscription.com • Newbie program coming soon: submit your email address for future notification
Shaping Medical Transcription • Submit your resume for an opportunity to take their written test and sample dicatation to gain employment
biohealthmatics.com • Search MT job postings, articles, forums, events, conferences, and company profiles
Medical Linguistics • Fax or email your resume for consideration
Healthcare Job Bank • Search jobs, post your resume, or sign up to receive job listings automatically by email
AHIMA JobBank • Create an account or become a member to search their job listings
HealthServicesJobs.com • Post your resume and create your portfolio, research the latest trends in your industry, and search for jobs
Absolutely Healthcare • Browse healthcare and medical jobs, post your resume, obtain licensing information, review salary data, and set up a job search agent
Reference Sites for Medical Professions
Online Medical Dictionaries
One-stop source of information about all medical and scientific terms
cancerweb.ncl.ac.uk
Medline Plus Medical Dictionary
www.nlm.nih.gov
www.online-medical-dictionary.org • Definitions of medical terminology, pharmaceutical drugs, healthcare equipment, health conditions, medical devices, specialty terms and medical abbreviations
American Medical Association Atlas of the Body
Discoveryhealth.com Human Body Atlas
Acronyms and Initialisms for Health Information Resources
Acronyms and Initialisms for Health Information Resources
National Library of Medicine • The world's largest medical ibrary by the National Institute of Health
Current Medical News Sources • Reliable information and timely news stories about medical research
Reuter's Health • World's leading provider of medical and healthcare news
MedicineNet.com • Reliable doctor-produced health and medical information
Medem • Award-winning Medical Library represents the full range of patient education information on healthcare
Books, Journals and Software for the
Medical Transcription Profession
Check out the various titles available on Amazon.com!
Amazon.com • Type “Medical Transcription” into the search bar
The Step-by-Step Guide to Medical Transcription at Home • Learn how to start your own business and be your own boss
SpeedType • Medical Transcription software that you can use with all Windows applications to increase production
Wolters Kluwer Health • Keep up-to-date with the latest trends in Medical Transcription by searching for products specific to your field, such as Health Data Matrix magazines
PLEXUS • Join the AHDI to get a subscription for this magazine written specifically for Medical Transcriptionists
Advance for Health Information Professionals • Subscribe to this biweekly magazine, or search for articles and jobs online
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