DU/short-term course on MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION,/2011
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Campus of Open Learning
(University of Delhi)
Keshav Puram
Admission open for the Seventh Batch of short-term Certificate course in "MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION"
Applications are invited from the students of Delhi University for short-term course on MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION, to be started in the month of July 2011, at Keshavpuram Centre.
This course is first of its kind being offered by University of Delhi, which is designed to provide job opportunities in the sector of Medical Transcription, one of the fastest growing fields in health care :-
Medical transcription is the process whereby one accurately and swiftly transcribes medical records dictated by doctors and others, including history and physical reports, clinical notes, office notes, operative reports, consultation notes, discharge summaries, letters, psychiatric evaluations, laboratory reports, x-ray reports and pathology reports. MT or Medical Transcriptionist is a person who with knowledge of documentation standards assist physicians and specialty surgeons usually by transcribing, formatting, and proofreading their dictated medical reports. Medical transcription is an integral part of the American Healthcare Industry and is one of the few industries to not be affected by recession. The U.S. Department of Labor has projected that jobs in the medical transcription field will increase faster than average in the coming decade as the health care industry will continue to grow.
Highlights:1. Completely job oriented with assistance for placement with leading Medical Transcription companies on successful completion !!
2. 100% placement offers for the Previous batches
3. Stipend may be given to the deserving candidates during the internship !!
4. Exposure to the U.S. Healthcare Industry.
5. “Work from home opportunities”, after gaining suitable experience.
6. Great working environment with largely 9 am to 5 pm working hours.
7. No prior knowledge of biology or medicine required!!
8. Well defined career path and you may progress to become quality analysts, team leaders, shift supervisors, client managers, or even run your own medical transcription company!1. Good listening and comprehension skills.
2 .Understanding of American way of speech and accent.
3. Familiarity with medical terminology.
4. English grammar
5. A good typing speed
Enhancement of productivity skills during training:
" No. of seats: 25 "
Eligibility
All the students of the colleges and departments of University of Delhi are eligible to apply for these courses. Students of School of Open Learning (SOL) and Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board (NCWEB), University of Delhi, will be given preference.
VenueCentre for Professional and Technical Training,
Campus of Open Learning
C-2, Keshav Puram, Delhi-110035
(Near Keshav Puram Metro Station)
FeeThe total fee for the course is Rs.15,000/
Stipend:Stipend may be given to the deserving candidates during internship. (Only those who fulfill the minimum attendance criteria will be eligible for internship)
DurationA total of 6 months program conducted as:
a. 4 months of classroom and computer lab training at Campus of Open Learning, KeshavPuram (conducted as 6 hours everyday, Monday to Friday)
b. 2 months of on-the- job training with MT-Forum, which is a group of leading Medical Transcription Companies.
Timing of the classes9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
How to apply:-
Application forms are available, on payment of Rs. 20/-, from Campus of Open Learning, C-2, KeshavPuram, Delhi – 110035 and School of Open Learning, 5, Cavalry Lane, Delhi-110007, on all working days between 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.Click here to download the application formThe application form can also be downloaded from the website http://col.du.ac.in orwww.du.ac.in
Completed application form along with the Demand Draft of Rs. 100/- drawn in favour of Registrar, University of Delhi; may be submitted at Campus of Open Learning, C-2, KeshavPuram, Delhi-1100035 or at School of Open Learning, 5, Cavalry Lane, Delhi-110007
