COURSE OUTLINE
InScribe University’s course guides the student through five separate modules of instruction. Each module is divided into relevant sections. At InScribe, we have designed a linear course guiding the student through a series of modules that build one upon the other.
Module One – English Basics and Introduction to Medical Terminology
Module One instructs the students in the basics of English grammar and punctuation. Students will learn the basic rules of punctuation and sentence structure. Students will then be introduced to medical terminology and will learn the difference between prefixes and suffixes, noun and adjective forms of terms, and how to break down a long, complex medical term. Students will also be introduced to the use of acronyms and will learn the difference between an antonym, eponym and homophone. The final section in module one shares tips on setting up and maintaining a productive work environment, setting good boundaries when working from home, and increasing productivity through organisation and keyboard productivity.
- Section one: Basics of English grammar and punctuation.
- Section two: Introduction to medical terminology and understanding medical terms.
- Section three: Abbreviations, symbols and special terms in medical documents.
- Section four: Commonly used acronyms, antonyms, eponyms and homophones.
- Section five: Productivity
Module One is accompanied by a guide to setting up a workstation at home, instructions on getting started with InScribe University, a foot pedal, a copy of Medical Abbreviations: 30,000, and a quick reference punctuation guide.
Module Two – Report Formats
In this module, the student is instructed in the purpose of the medical report, HIPAA rules governing the exchange of medical reports and understanding, formatting and transcribing four of the major reports used in acute care. The student will practice and transcribe real medical reports as dictated by physicians.
- Section one: Most commonly used and standard headings and subheadings in medical reports.
- Section two: A lighthearted introduction to various medical specialties and the specialists who practice them.
- Section three: Discharge Summary
- Section four: Consultation Report.
- Section five: Progress Notes
Module Two is accompanied by a large array of sample medical reports and a guide to referencing, researching, proofreading and editing.
Module Three – Introducing Gross Anatomy
Module Three instructs the student in the basics of gross anatomy. The student will be introduced to the anatomic position, positions of the body used during surgery and recovery, anatomic terms, landmarks on the body, divisions of the abdomen and body cavities. Students will then be introduced to each of the body’s organ systems and their associated medical specialties. The student is introduced to the History and Physical Report as well, the largest and one of the most challenging reports for a transcriptionist.
- Section one: The anatomic position and various planes through which a body can be bisected.
- Section two: Positions in which a patient may be placed for surgery or other procedures, treatments or recovery. Anatomic landmarks on the body’s surface which doctors use to describe the location of symptoms or injuries.
- Section three: Divisions of the abdomen and the cavities in the body.
- Section four: Introduction to the different organ systems in the body.
- Section five: History and Physical Report
Module three is accompanied by bonus reading introducing the student to disease processes and pathology.
Module Four – Organ Systems and Medical Specialties I
In Module Four, the student begins to focus entirely on the organ systems and associated medical specialties. Students will be introduced to the operative report and its associated terminology. With the aid of medical reports and other resources, students will study and learn anatomy, terminology, medications, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments and diseases associated with the musculoskeletal system and orthopedic medicine, the cardiovascular system and cardiology and the respiration system and pulmonary medicine.
- Section one: The musculoskeletal system theory.
- Section two: Operative Reports.
- Section three: The musculoskeletal system and orthopedic medicine- a practical approach.
- Section four: The cardiovascular system and cardiology.
- Section five: The respiratory system and pulmonary medicine.
Module Five - Organ Systems and Medical Specialties II
Module Five - Organ Systems and Medical Specialties II Module Five will, with the aid of medical reports and other resources, instruct students in the anatomy, terminology, medications, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments and diseases associated with the digestive system and gastroenterology, the genitourinary system and urology, the female reproductive system and obstetrics and gynecology. A final exam will be given to assess the student's readiness to enter the field of medical transcription.
The internship is an important part of Module Five. Students during this portion of Module Five will complete a 40-hour internship during which they will work on live documents within InScribe, working side-by-side with a dedicated mentor and other experienced MTs. This internship is designed to introduce new MTs to one of the many different platforms on which they will transcribe once employed and to offer an opportunity to produce reports in real time and gain invaluable training and input from MTs with many years experience in the field of medical transcription.
- Section one: The digestive system and gastroenterology.
- Section two: The genitourinary system and urology.
- Section three: The female reproductive system obstetrics and gynecology.
- Section four: ESLs and other unique challenges.
- Internship: Complete the 40-hour internship.
- Section five: Pulling it all together - FINAL EXAM.
Job Placement
At InScribe, we look for the following qualities in our staff and contractors:
- Trustworthy
- Motivated
- Dependable
- Attentive and Diligent
- Proud
Students who display the above characteristics during their coursework and internship and students who excel in the course material will be considered for positions as Independent Contractors with InScribe as positions arise.
