Speech Recognition Editing Course

When used in conjunction with properly trained medical transcription editors, speech recognition technology (SRT) has proven its worth by lowering healthcare costs and providing faster turn-around times.  The technology serves as a bridge to the    electronic health record by offering a familiar and efficient method of data entry to the medical community.  The need for qualified SRT editors is expected to increase in correlation with the growing healthcare demands of an aging population. 

In partnership with TRSi and 3M, and with the contributions of a volunteer workgroup comprised of SRT developers, MT managers and supervisors, educators and practicing medical transcription professionals from around the country,  the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI) has developed the first of its kind speech recognition editing course which will:

• Assist the practicing MT to confidently make the transition from standard transcription production worker to successful SRT knowledge-based worker.
• Provide medical transcription schools and programs an option to broaden their curriculum.
• Offer employers an excellent training opportunity for their workforce.

Course Description
This course is a 100% online, self-study SRT course with open enrollment and is designed to be completed at the student’s individual pace within an approximate 8 to 12-week timeframe.  It offers the student the opportunity for ample hands-on practice on 3M’s ChartScript.com platform using authentically speech recognized drafts from genuine physicians.

Required Equipment (Software and Hardware)

• PC with standard/basic specs
  • Minimum Hardware
    • 1.7 GHz processor
    • 1 GB RAM
    • 40 GB hard drive
  • One of the following Microsoft® Windows® Operating Systems
    • XP Professional (XP Home may work, but is not officially supported)
    • Vista (64 and 32 bit)
    • Microsoft.NET Framework 2.0
  • Not MAC compatible
• Microsoft Word 2003 or 2007
• High Speed Internet
• Headset
• Foot Pedal (Use of a foot pedal is optional, but recommended.)
  *Three specific foot pedals are compatible with the 3M SRT software used in the course. Check your foot pedal carefully for confirmation that is is one of these:
  
  1. Infinity IN-USB-1 (recommended)
  2. Infinity IN-765 with Dictaphone USB adapter
  3. DynamicVOICE game port foot pedal with Rockfire USB adapter

If you do not have a headset or one of the above-listed foot pedals, links to information are available below.

Headset available through AHDI Vendor Affiliate Executive Communication Systems
Headsets/Executive Communication Systems
Foot Pedal available through AHDI Vendor Affiliate Executive Communication Systems   
Foot-Pedals/Executive Communication Systems

Medical dictionary is included in the platform.

Most shortcuts or word expanders can be converted and used on the 3M platform.

Content Areas

• History and Development of SRT
• Basic Scientific Terms Relating to SRT
• Differences between front-end and back-end SRT
• Productivity and Quality Issues
• The Role of SRT in the Electronic Health Record
• Implications of SRT on the Future of the Medical Transcription Industry
• Basic and Advanced SRT Editing Techniques
• 300 Minutes of  Authentic Physician Dictation on 3M’s ChartScript.com platform

Prerequisites
RMT/CMT credentials not required. Enrollment is open to practicing MTs, as well as recent grads with limited or no MT work experience.

Certificate of Completion
Students must achieve an 85% course average to receive a Certificate of Completion. 

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