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Our course is based on the Beginning Medical Transcription course offered by HPI/SUM program (Systems Unit Method). Topics explored during the course are given below. Trainees will also gain skills in editing and proofing, and in the use of reference materials.

The training program consists of the following areas

 
    
word structures, suffixes and prefixes
    
anatomy and physiology
    
pathology
    
pharmacology
    
lab medicine
    
medical and surgical equipment
    
abbreviations
 
    
grammar
    
commonly occurring errors
    
homonyms
    
variations in American English
    
Americanisms
 
   
fundamentals
   
operating systems
   
software packages (WP5.1, WP6, WP8, Word 6, Word 2000)
   
basics of networking
   
sound players
 
   
Typing Tutor
   
Speed tests
 
   
listening comprehension
   
tips on transcription
   
formatting
   
record maintenance
   
feedback review