1. Mission Medical Transcription The Career That Moves With You The Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI) and The Medical Transcription Industry Association (MTIA)

2. What is Medical Transcription? Translation from oral to written form (on paper or electronically) the record of a person’s encounter with a healthcare professional.

3. What Exactly Does an MT Do? Histories and Physicals Consultations Operative Reports Discharge Summaries Expiration Summaries Clinic Notes/SOAP Notes/Chart Notes EKG/EEG/MRI/X-ray Reports Physician Private Practice Reports Virtually any report dictated by healthcare providers

4. What skills does an MT have? Strong English language skills Knowledge of… ◦Medical language ◦Anatomy and physiology ◦Disease processes ◦Pharmacology ◦Laboratory medicine ◦Privacy and security regulations

5. What training do MTs need? Specialized Medical Transcription training ACCP-Approved programs ◦Follow AHDI Model Curriculum ◦Financially stable ◦Placement statistics Typically 9-18 months in length Average cost: $3000 ◦Funding/scholarships available ◦Payment plans available

6. Where do MTs work? Majority of transcriptionists work from home Hospitals Physician offices Laboratory, pathology, radiology departments Insurance companies Legal offices Veterinarian offices

7. How much do MTs earn? Median hourly earnings of $13.64 in May 2004. Lowest 10% earned less than $9.67; highest 10% earned more than $19.11. (Bureau of Labor Statistics) Advance for HIM Magazine Salary Survey for 2006 showed the average MT made just over $25,000 per year (more if credentialed).

8. What is the job outlook for MTs? “Employment of medical transcriptionists is projected to grow faster than average…through 2014.” (Bureau of Labor Statistics) 90% of employers surveyed expect to have increasing staffing needs over the next several years. (MTIA Workforce Survey, Nov. 06) According to recent estimates: 25,000 jobs are currently available

9. The Recipe for Success Attend an ACCP-approved school Earn the RMT credential Enter into the Registered Apprenticeship Program

10. ACCP-Approved Schools MTEC Andrews School Career Step CanScribe Lakeshore Technical College Exact-Med/UTTC TRS Institute Everett Community College Central Texas College Richland Community College MedLine School of Medical Transcription Tranz-Med Limited Roane State Community College Andrews & Holbrook Training Corporation Seminole Community College Minot State University www.ahdionline.org/scriptcontent/milspouses.cfm

11. Registered Medical Transcriptionist (RMT) Credential Voluntary credentialing exam Level 1 (entry level) Cost: $120 members, $200 nonmembers www.aamt.org/scriptcontent/rhub.cfm

12. RMT – Exam Content Two-Part Exam ◦Part 1: Cognitive  Multiple choice questions ◦Part 2: Practical  Transcribe snippets  Fill in blanks  Multiple choice questions MUST PASS BOTH PARTS TO EARN CREDENTIAL

13. Registered Apprenticeship What is it? Medical Transcription has been classified by the Department of Labor (DOL) as an “apprenticeable” occupation, which means employers can partner with educational Institutions through the DOL-approved National Apprenticeship Program in order to Provide new graduates with a 2-year Apprenticeship experience that helps to bridge the gap between graduation and viability in the profession.

14. MTIA Registered Apprenticeship Requirements to participate: ◦Attend an approved school ◦Earn the RMT ◦Enter into Apprenticeship ◦Must be 18 years old ◦Must be high school graduate (or GED) ◦Must work 40 hours per week

15. Why Apprenticeship? Bridge the gap from graduation to work Earn while you learn Work with excellent employers Gain “acute care” experience Prepare for the CMT

16. Apprenticeship Application periods: January, May, September Apprentices matched with participating employers 2-year commitment

17. Apprentice Compensation Apprentices paid hourly Schedule of wages: ◦Starting wage: $7.50 ◦After 4 months: $8.25 ◦After 8 months: $9.00 ◦After 12 months: $9.75 ◦After 18 months: $10.50 ◦Ending wage: $12.00

18. Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) Voluntary credentialing exam Level 2 (expert) competencies Must have 2 years of acute care experience to sit for the exam Cost: $195 members, $275 nonmembers CMT offers a competitive edge www.ahdionline.org/scriptcontent/chub.cfm

19. CMT – Exam Content Two-Part Exam ◦Part 1: Cognitive  More difficult multiple choice questions ◦Part 2: Practical  Transcribe more difficult snippets  Fill in blanks  Proofreading skill assessment MUST PASS BOTH PARTS TO EARN CREDENTIAL

20. CMT Earnings Potential In a study commissioned by Advance for Health Informational Professionals Magazine in 2002, it was found that those with the CMT credential earned nearly $6500 more per year than their non- credentialed counterparts.

21. Why Military Spouses? Work from home Highly mobile profession Flexible work hours Access to benefits A career with growth potential Many educators offer military discounts or access to funding

22. MT Career Path With Apprenticeship MT approved school graduate Apprenticeship *** Acute Care Work CMT Quality Assurance Team leader Supervisor Management

23. MT Career Path Without Apprenticeship MT approved school graduate Non-acute care work Acute care work CMT Quality Assurance Team leader Supervisor Management Apprenticeship is like taking a rocket ship to the top since acute care MTs are the ones earning sign-on bonuses.

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