Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
Online, e-learning, or distance learning
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
School: Maricopa Corporate College
Program Name: Medical Transcription Editor
Course Objective Description: Approved by the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI), the Medical Transcription Editor program prepares individuals to work in medical transcription and editing. Topics covered in the training include medical terminology, anatomy, pharmacology, healthcare documentation, and editing theory and technique. Learners develop their typing and listening skills on hundreds of employer-provided dictations. Training includes a transcription foot pedal, the AHDI Book of Style ebook, and a voucher to take the RHDS exam.
Competencies to be achieved:
Program Orientation
Medical Transcription Editing Industry
Technology and the Medical Professional
Medical Word Building
Grammar and Punctuation
Anatomy, Pathophysiology, and Disease Processes – Block 1
Anatomy, Pathophysiology, and Disease Processes – Block 2
Mastering Medical Language
Pharmacology
Healthcare Documentation
Diagnostic Reports
Focus on Medical Specialties
Midterm
Introduction to Transcription
Transcription Clinic Notes
Transcription Acute Care
Transcription Advanced Acute Care
Editing Theory
Editing Clinic Notes
Editing Acute Care
Final Exam Preparation
AHDI certification included with training
Training Services Offered When: Open enrollment; begin any time; students have 12 months to complete program; Average time to completion is 4 – 12 Months
Total Cost of Program: $3,799
Provide a list of all books required for the program: The AHDI Book of Style, 3rd Edition, ebook
Provide a list of all supplies required for the program:
• Complete online access to expert-created training
• One-on-one support from your trainers and our technical support team
• A voucher to take the RHDS national certification exam upon completion (a $190 value)
• Career support designed to help you turn your training into a job
• Transcription foot pedal (device used to control audio playback when transcribing)
WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status/Credential Verification:
Name: Vanessa Plummer
Email: vanessa.plummer@maricopacorporate.com
Phone Number: 480-377-2717
Direct Website link to the program:
https://info.maricopacorporate.com/medical-transcription-editor
Additional Information:
Background checks requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: Background checks are typically required to work in healthcare industry/occupation.
• Other requirements needed: None
• Prerequisites: None
Refund Policy: Refund Policy for Non-Credit Classes-Unless otherwise specified, students must drop non-credit classes prior to the course start date to be eligible for a 100% refund.
Credentials:
Industry Recognized: Yes
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: AHDI
Stackable: Yes
Career Pathway: Higher credentials
Portable: Yes, this course prepares for national certification, recognized in any state in the nation.
Accredited Curriculum: Yes
Accrediting Agency and Link to Website: https://www.ahdionline.org/
Credential Attainment Rate: 82%
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
52
Hours
640
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
Online
Local WIB
7 - ARIZONA@WORK - Maricopa County
Name of Credential
RHDS
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
N/A Non-Credit Program
Refund Policy
See Synopsis
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
In-State Tuition
$3,799.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$3,799.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$3,799.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$3,799.00
