Introduction to Medical Terminology provides the tools to analyze medical terms and to learn the meaning, spelling, and pronunciation of terms.

The course introduces students to word structures and teaches them how to break down long medical terms into their various components. It also introduces students to body systems, planes, directions, and positions.

• Word Processing Level 1

This course is a solid introduction to the art of medical transcription. Students will learn the basic format for medical reports, as well as abbreviations, grammar rules, and useful reference sources.

• Completion of CMAP® Modules C1, C2 and C3
• Keyboarding Level 2

This course introduces students to Medical Transcription. Emphasis is on the fundamental skills and knowledge that a student must master in preparation for medical transcription practice.

Students must have strong English skills (oral and written), and have successfully completed Learning Medical Language, keyboarding courses to a speed competency of 45 wpm, and word processing courses to an advanced level.

In this course students continue to develop their medical transcription skills with an emphasis on understanding and creating accurate medical documentation.

Students must have strong English skills (oral and written),
and have successfully completed

• Learning Medical Language.
• Medical Transcription Level 1
• keyboarding courses to a speed competency of 45 wpm.
• Word processing courses to an advanced level Word level 2 or 3.