OPEN LEARNING DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
उत्तिष्ठत जाग्रत प्राप्य वरान्निबोधत
SCHOOL OF OPEN LEARNING, CAMPUS OF OPEN LEARNING
DEPARTMENT OF DISTANCE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF DELHI
Medical Transcription
Help Desk
Contact Us
Email: skillcentre.cisbc@col.du.ac.in
Phone: +91 9318354363
Phone: +91 9318354636
Address: OLDC, Second Floor, ARC Building, University of Delhi, Opposite S.G.T.B. Khalsa College, Delhi-110007
About the Course
Medical transcription is the process of accurately and quickly transcribing medical records that have been dictated by physicians and other healthcare providers. This includes letters, psychiatric evaluations, laboratory, x-ray, and pathology reports; it also includes history and physical reports, clinical notes, office notes, operative reports, consultation notes, and discharge summaries. An MT, or medical transcriptionist, is a person who helps doctors and specialized surgeons by transcribing, formatting, and editing their dictated medical reports. They are knowledgeable about medical terminology, typing, and language. Few diagnostic centers and hospitals transcribing reports use the specialized software that students learn during practical training.
Mode of Conduction
Offline
Duration
6 months
Fees
30,000 /- (Fees once paid will not be refunded.)
Eligibility
12th pass from any stream
Job Prospects/ Future Opportunities
Potential career paths in medical transcription are available to those with strong attention to detail, proficient typing abilities, and a thorough awareness of medical language and documentation protocols. Medical transcriptionists turn healthcare providers' dictated recordings into written reports or patient records. They usually work in hospitals, clinics, medical offices, or transcription corporations.
There are still plenty of career prospects in medical transcribing due to the growing need for precise and effective medical documentation. In addition, some medical transcriptionists might prefer to operate remotely as freelancers or independent contractors, offering healthcare institutions contract or project-based transcription services.
Furthermore, medical transcriptionists now play new roles as editors or quality assurance professionals, guaranteeing the accuracy and completeness of transcribed documents produced by automated systems, thanks to developments in speech recognition technology.
For those who possess the required education and experience, medical transcribing jobs are generally promising, providing chances for both flexible work schedules and steady employment in the healthcare sector.
2024-4-15Date Of Commencement
2024-4-15
Schedule Of Classes
Monday - 09:30 am to 1:00 pm , Wednesday - 9:30 am to 1:00 pm
No. of Seats
40 On first come first serve basis, 40 students per batch. (If the number of students exceeds, second batch will be created)
Assessment
- Two level of assessment shall be taken.
- Assessments will be held online.
- Level 1 – Assessment will be based on the project work on item working and item difficulty.
- Level 2 - Assessment will be based on videos and practice sessions.
Information
- Registrations in these courses are open for all, including University of Delhi students.
- Admissions on first cum first serve basis (as per the number of seats in each course).
About the instructor
Ms. Pratibha Singhal
Medical Transcription Trainer
Medical Transcription Trainer