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Medical Transcription Course


Expert   Max   Super Max
Videos (choice of DVD's or VHS tapes)  
Medical Terminology Video Series A    
Medical Terminology Video Series B    
Medical Terminology Video Series C -    
Medical Terminology Video Series D -    
Medical Terminology Audio Series A    
Medical Terminology Audio Series B    
Medical Terminology Audio Series C -    
Medical Terminology Audio Series D -    
Audio Flashcard set    
MTTI Tapes - Extra Practice Dictation    
Stedman's Smartype®    
Medical Keyboard Trainer    
SpellMed    

Medical Terminology Audio Series

  This audio series consists of Audio CD's of all the corresponding videos below. These Audio CD's can be played in your car, home, or computer CD player.

Medical Terminology Video Series

  The Medical Terminology Video Series consists of 16 DVD's or 4 VHS tapes.

Medical Terminology Video Series A

A 2-hour collection of our first four episodes covering:

Introduction #1
The best way to learn medical terms is to see them and hear them at the same time. Our Medical Terminology Video Introductory video starts you off with word basics -- roots, prefixes, suffixes and combining forms -- and shows you how to build up to complex terms, such as salpingo-oophorectomy. When you know your way around the language of medicine, new words become much simpler to spell and pronounce than you might have thought. Preview This Episode

Introduction #2
Introduction to Medical Terminology: #2 focuses on the structure and organization of the body. You will learn about the five body cavities, terms used to determine a direction and specific areas of the body, anatomical planes, and body regions, such as the abdoman and spine. You will learn new combining forms and suffixes pertaining to the structure and organization of the body so you can build words and associated conditions, and understand related terminology. Seeing the words and hearing them pronounced accelerates the MT learning curve. Preview This Episode

Digestive System
In this 30 minute video, you will explore the anatomy of the digestive system, find out how the entire process takes place, learn about digestive system diseases, diagnostic tests used, surgical procedures to remedy problems, and much more. From Anastomosis through hepatocholangiogram to Vagotomy, you will build your digestive system vocabulary the easy way. Preview This Episode

Urinary System
This 30 minute instructional video covers the terminology associated with the anatomy and function of the urinary system – the kidneys,ureters, bladder and urethra – and how they work together to remove urea from our bodies. It also presents combining forms, medical and anatomical conditions common to this system, laboratory tests, disorders, and surgical procedures to remedy problems. Viewers become familiar with both the sight and sound of terms so it’s easy to remember their pronunciation and spelling. Workbook included that provides written terminology practice in conjunction with the video. Preview This Episode

Medical Terminology Video Series B

A 2-hour collection of episodes #5 through #8, covering:

Female Reproductive System
In this video, you will learn all of the medical terminology associated with the female reproductive system, including the names of the organs, how the system works, contraceptive measures, associated pathological conditions, clinical tests and procedures, and surgical procedures. From amenorrhea through hystersalpingogram to oophorectomy, you will build your vocabulary for the female reproductive system the easy way. Preview This Episode

Male Reproductive System
This 30-minute instructional video teaches the terminology for the entire male reproductive system, and explains how it functions, from its anatomy to sperm production and fertilization of the female ovum. It also shows combining forms, and lists descriptions of pathological conditions that affect this system, diagnostic lab tests that are performed, and surgical procedures commonly done. Viewers become familiar with both the sight and sound of terms so it’s easy to remember their pronunciation and spelling. Workbook included that provides written terminology practice in conjunction with the video. Preview This Episode

Obstetrics and Neonatology
This 30-minute instructional video covers pregnancy, labor and delivery of the fetus (obstetrics), as well as the diagnosis and treatment of newborn disorders (neonatology). It explains the various stages of pregnancy and the postpartum period, along with associated anatomy, and medical terms. It looks at complications and disorders that may take place during pregnancy and delivery, and defines neonatal conditions affecting newborns. And, finally, it explains some surgical procedures related to obstetrics. Workbook included that provides written terminology practice in conjunction with the video. Preview This Episode

Integumentary System
In this 30-minute video, you will learn medical terminology associated with the integumentary system, of which the skin plays the most important role. You will discover the system’s many important functions, learn about the structure of the skin, and its accessory organs, as well as associated clinical and surgical procedures. From alopecia through lunula to zeroderma, you will build your vocabulary for the integumentary system the easy way. Preview This Episode

Medical Terminology Video Series C

This 2 hour video includes the following episodes:

Respiratory System
In this 30-minute video, you will become familiar with medical terminology related to the respiratory system. It defines the anatomy and physiology of the system, describes the breathing process, defines diagnostic and pathological terms, outlines lung disorders, explains clinical diseases, disorders and clinical procedures; and lists combining forms, suffixes, and short forms. From alveolus through pneumothorax to visceral pleura, you will build your vocabulary for the respiratory system the easy way. Preview This Section


Cardiovascular System
In this 30-minute video, you will become familiar with medical terminology related to the cardiovascular system. It outlines the composition of the system and how it functions, defines pathological conditions of the heart and blood vessels, explains clinical tests, frequently performed procedures, and surgical terms. From angiocardiography through endarterectomy to varicose veins, you will build your vocabulary for the cardiovascular system the easy way. Preview This Section


Endocrine System
This 30-minute video will familiarize you with medical terminology related to the endocrine system. It explains how the system controls the chemical balances within the body, defines the glands involved, shows their location and explains their function. It describes pathological conditions, laboratory tests, clinical procedures, and surgical procedures, and provides an extensive list of terms. From adrenals through epinephrine to thryoiditis, you will build your vocabulary for the endocrine system the easy way. Preview This Section


Nervous System
In this 30-minute video, you will become familiar with medical terminology related to the nervous system. It includes diagnostic, pathological, procedural and surgical terms along with their definitions. You will learn how the system functions, about disorders and treatments, and see how words are built with combining forms. From arachnoid through hypothalamus to ventriculagraphy, you will build your vocabulary for the nervous system the easy way. Preview This Section

Medical Terminology Video Series D

This 2 hour video includes the following episodes:

Musculoskeletal System #1
This 30-minute video will familiarize you with medical terminology related to the musculoskeletal system. It includes diagnostic, pathological, procedural and surgical terms along with their definitions. You will learn how the system functions, about disorders and treatments, and see how words are built with combining forms. From biceps through humerus to rectus femoris, you will build your vocabulary for the musculoskeletal system the easy way. Preview This Section


Musculoskeletal System #2
In this 30 minute video, you will become familiar with additional vocabulary related to the musculoskeletal system. It includes diagnostic, pathological, prodecural and surgical terms along with their definitions. You will learn how the system functions, about disorders and treatments, and see how words are built with combining forms. From acetabulum through maxilla to ulna, you will build your vocabulary for the musculoskeletal system the easy way. Preview This Section


Eye & Ear
In this 30-minute video, you will become familiar with medical terminology related to the eye and the ear, including abbreviations and combining forms. You will learn how the eye and ear function, their various parts, abnormal and pathological prodecures related to both, and diagnostic clinical procedures and treatments. From ophthalmologist to otologist, you will build your vocabulary for these two body systems the easy way. Preview This Section


Blood & Lymphatics System
In this 30-minute video, you will become familiar with medical terminology related to the blood and lymphatic systems, including abbreviations and combining forms. You will learn about the many functions of these two systems and how they work together, about the composition of blood, various blood groups, common lab tests, and pathological conditions. From hemoglobin to lymphosarcoma, you will build your vocabulary for the blood and lymphatic systems the easy way. Preview This Section


Audio Flashcards

Boost your medical terminology knowledge with the VLC's own Audio Flashcard CDs. Listen to the correct pronunciation of hundreds of suffixes, prefixes, and combining forms, and use the included flash cards to identify their meaning. An ideal study tool for students in the VLC's medical transcription, terminology, or coding and billing courses



MTTI Tapes - Extra Practice Dictation

The MTTI Tape series are an excellent addition to this course edition. The reports increase with difficulty from intermediate to advanced dictation. The dictation also varies from clear dictation with not too difficult medical terminology to muffled with a great deal of noise in the background. It contains a variety of reports including Workers Compensation, orthopedic, oncology, radiology, neurology, and other specialties. The speed of the dictator also increases in some of the reports making this series a challenging, but excellent practice.

Stedman's Smartype®

Stedman's Smartype - Speedtyping Software for Microsoft Word (2000, 2002/XP & 2003) works seamlessly from within the word processing program, greatly increasing Medical Transcriptionists' productivity. Allows users to easily expand characters into words and phrases, reducing overall keystrokes. The result? You save valuable time and make more money!

This new software contains:
  • Built in vocabulary, including terminology from the renowned Stedman's Medical Dictionary, ensuring comprehensive medical terminology and accuracy
  • Integrates within Microsoft Word 2000 and 2002/XP & 2003
  • Ability to customize and add vocabulary including words, phrases, macros, and blocked text
  • Ability to access majority of menu items via keystroke
  • Ability to insert terminology simply by hitting the space bar
This product is a "must-have" to new and veteran Medical Transcriptionists, as well as students. A productivity enhancing program, this speedtyping software allows a medical transcriptionist to type only a few characters and hit the space bar to insert the entire term or phrase into the medical document.

Increases accuracy, lessens the wear and tear on the keyboard and hands, and puts the fun back into keyboarding! Order your copy today!

What is Stedman's Smartype?
Stedman's Smartype is an intelligent speedtyping engine, designed specifically for medical transcription. It utilizes an innovative and patented word-completion capability to dramatically reduce the number of keystrokes required to enter a word or phrase. Stedman's Smartype integrates with Word 2000 and Word 2002, and is both selectable and customizable from the Word menu bar. It dramatically increases the productivity and accuracy of medical transcriptionists, and it can compress the training time for novice transcriptionists.

This document is designed to introduce you to the features of the program and to show you the capabilities included in Stedman's Smartype. We recommend printing this document and going through each step to familiarize yourself with the different options available with Stedman's Smartype. For more in-depth instructions, or for information on a specific feature, please refer to the Users Guide or Help Files.

How do I activate Stedman's Smartype?
After installing the program, Stedman's is added as a menu in Microsoft Word. To launch Stedman's Smartype, click on the Stedman's menu, then select Enable Stedman's Smartype. You will see a bar open across your document, near the top -- this is the SmartLine. At the bottom of the screen, there will be a thicker bar -- this is the location of the SmartList.

How does Stedman's Smartype work?
Say you want to type the word examination. Press e. The most frequently-occurring word in the Stedman's Smartype vocabulary that begins with this letter instantly appears on the SmartLine, right under where you are typing. That word is examination. To insert the word examination into the text, simply press the spacebar. We.ll call this word the SmartWord.

Step-By-Step Introduction
Special Abbreviations

Platform : Windows
Operating System : Windows
System Requirements : Microsoft Word 2000, 2002/XP, 2003 for Windows

Not compatible with the Works Suite version of Microsoft Word.

Medical Keyboard Trainer

Our keyboard accelerator will help you type at ever-increasing levels of competency. Whether you are an experienced typist who can input 110 words a minute, or a beginner, this program will improve your skill. It's great for brush-up exercises down the road, too. And, you can have some fun, too, with the Type-HO! Game. (Get quick access with this downloaded program)



SpellMed

As a medical transcription student, you will learn that it is vital to produce error-free reports for your employer. It is crucial to the health of patients, and to the ongoing success of your job. Medical transcriptionists must be able to present transcribed dictation with 100% correct spelling of all medical words and terms. Our newly updated SpellMed software program gives you immediately access to 103,199 entries. While you type it immediately shows you errors, and helps to ensure that you become familiar with the correct spelling right from the start. And, it is much easier and faster than using a dictionary. MS Word 2000 or higher is required.


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