Course
Study Mode
Online
Duration
self-paced
Price
Medical Transcription Course
From: $1,760 every 4 months for 12 months
$1320 Off
11288NAT Diploma of Healthcare Documentation
Comprehesive medical transcription course.
Medical transcription is primarily an online occupation, giving you a real opportunity to have a professional career from the comfort of your own home. A Medical Transcriptionist is responsible for the conversion of doctor-patient interactions into written documents that form part of the patient’s medical record. With most healthcare providers now outsourcing these services, there’s never been a higher demand for well-trained medical transcription professionals.
Choose TalentMed for the quality education and industry expertise you need to succeed in Medical Transcription.
Everything you need to succeed
This industry-endorsed medical transcription course is designed to help make you work-ready with everything you need to succeed including –
Qualification
Delivery
100% online theory and practical training
Length
12 months, self-paced study
Payment Options
Upfront payment, instalment plan and study loans available*
Support
Unlimited live chat, telephone and email support
Recognition
- Personal support from qualified trainers and our technical support team
- Delivered entirely online through a fun and interactive learning portal
- Access to hundreds of authentic transcription reports in 32+ medical specialities
- Excellent job search assistance to help turn your education into a new career
- 3-month free subscription to award-winning Keyboard automation software
Expert-Created Curriculum
TalentMed’s nationally accredited training package includes both healthcare theory and real-world medical transcription training. This expert-designed medical transcription course will best prepare you for a smooth and successful transition to the workplace.
- Flexible online learning
- Industry-endorsed training
- Industry approved curriculum
- Theory and practicum sections
- Personal student support
- Resources included
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FSKWTG010 | Write complex workplace texts | 20 |
| HCDEPP504 | Maintain and enhance professional practice in healthcare documentation | 100 |
| HCDPRE502 | Prepare to transcribe and edit healthcare documentation | 150 |
| HCDTER501 | Apply advanced knowledge of healthcare terminology | 250 |
| HCDTED503 | Transcribe and edit complex healthcare documentation | 450 |
| Total nominal hours | 970 |
My TalentMed®
My TalentMed® is your virtual campus and interactive learning portal where you access all of your course materials, resources and support services available. We've built My TalentMed from the ground up to deliver you the very best learning experience. Through your learning portal, you can engage with your trainers, support staff and fellow classmates. This provides you with a secure and interactive learning space that enables you to access a wealth of training, assessment and support resources. Log in anywhere and at anytime to access your course.
- My Courses - 24/7 access to all of your course materials, including videos, webinars, tutorials and practical exercises.
- Personalised training - complete with dark mode, full screen and distraction free learning.
- Knowledge Base - access to a comprehensive knowledge base, support forum and help centre.
- My Help - live chat with your trainers, student and technical support teams with any questions you have.
- My Account – update your profile or cover photo, change your preferences and reset your password.
Compatible with
Windows
macOS
ChromeOS
All courses are delivered 100% online with self-paced study
Taught by qualified and experienced MTs
All courses are Level-5 qualifications and fully accredited
All-inclusive support
Unlock your potential
Guided Learner
Guided training with 1:1 mentoring support
- 1:1 Direct Trainer support via Live Chat, Phone and Email.
- Unlimited live chat support from our Student & Technical support teams.
What’s Included
24/7 course access
Fast response times
Expert-created curriculum
- Recorded webinars and videos
- Dedicated Student Forum
Comprehensive Knowledge Base
AQF compliant certificate, statement of attainment and/or record of results.
Variety of tuition options
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can enrol online at anytime, 365 days a year. There’s no set intake periods. Once your enrolment form is processed, your course login details will be issued straight away.
Minimum academic entry requirements
To be assessed as academically suited for this course, you must provide either:
- a copy of your International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB), or
- evidence of successful completion of an New Zealand Qualification Framework (NZQA) Certificate IV or higher qualification (where the language of instruction is English).
If you are unable to provide one of the above documents, we will send you login details to complete a quick Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) pre-assessment to confirm your suitability for the course. Students must demonstrate Exit Level 3 (or higher) competency in both reading and numeracy.
Minimum online learning competency
This clinical coding course is delivered online. As such, entry to the course requires you to be proficient with operating a personal computer. You will be specifically asked about your online learning competency as part of your pre-training review to evaluate your suitability for the course.
Minimum age
Minimum age of 18 years.
English language requirements
This course requires applicants to read, write and understand the English language. As such, entry to the course requires English proficiency at a year 12 level or equivalency such as an NRT qualification at the Certificate IV level or higher, or two years industry experience in a role that requires the use of both written and verbal communication. Alternatively, applicants can undertake an appropriate Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment tool to determine course suitability prior to enrolment.
Alignment with personal and/or professional needs
Applicants must also be able to demonstrate that their course of interest aligns to their personal or professional needs.
Students with disabilities
Clinical coding often provides a unique and fulfilling career for individuals with disabilities. Please contact us to find out more about ways that we can assist you.
None! Our course includes comprehensive training on medical terminology, anatomy, body systems, and pharmacology. There’s no need to purchase any third-party textbooks or resources. We also include extensive practical training including access to over 450 authentic medical records. These records have been de-identified for patient confidentiality, allowing you to access and train on real-world medical scenarios. The practical training includes transcription practice on over 32 medical specialties. There’s no special software to download either.
All training is delivered in New Zealand English spelling equivalent to Australian, Canadian, British, South African and other Commonwealth countries (we do not use American spelling or pharmacology).
This course delivered online, so you can progress through your studies at a time and place that best suits you. We recommend that you study approximately 15 hours/week to complete the course comfortably within the 18-month intended time-frame.
Depending on your individual study commitment and familiarity with the topics, it’s certainly possible to complete your course sooner.
Here at TalentMed, your completion is our number 1 goal. We provide fast response times and grade all assessment tasks within 5 business days (Guided Learner) or 10 business days (Solo Learner).
At TalentMed, we’re with you every step of the way with support resources that include:
- Qualified Trainers and Assessors with decades of experience in the Healthcare industry. These trainers have professional experience in both vocational education and healthcare documentation, making them uniquely qualified to answer questions about both the curriculum and the industry.
- Student Support Advisers who provide valuable information and assistance with any administrative issues during your coursework. The course may be delivered online, but you’re never in it alone.
- Technical Support Advisers who are knowledgeable, experienced, and available five days a week to help you work through any technical or access issues encountered within the course.
Please note, we offer tailored support options to suit your needs.
This flexible approach ensures that individuals always have the opportunity to receive the guidance they need, while maintaining a cost-effective solution.
TalentMed’s Diploma of Healthcare Documentation is nationally recognised in Australia and listed under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
A joint project between New Zealand and Australia to compare the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF) and the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) found the two frameworks are broadly comparable.
TalentMed continuously seeks industry feedback to ensure its training and assessment materials are relevant to workplace needs. As such, TalentMed undertakes extensive industry engagement to ensure its courses are aligned to employer and industry stakeholder expectations.
As per normal VET assessment procedures, especially with regard to pre-training assessments, the assessment should only be initially administered once. In order for the learner and TalentMed to implement any targeted LLN support and to have sufficient time for the learner to improve their LLN skills to the required level, a minimum period of no less than three months is required between undertaking further assessments using the approved tool. It may take longer than this, but at least three months should provide enough time for progress to be made and improvement to be able to be demonstrated.
TalentMed believes that this is not about ‘passing the test’, as can be the practice in some situations, and re-sitting the test a number of times until the learner eventually passes. This is not the purpose of undertaking this assessment for course suitability purposes. The purpose of the LLN test is to assess whether the learner has sufficient skills to potentially succeed in undertaking a Diploma level qualification or higher. Allowing learners to keep re-sitting until they pass would not be a fair or valid process. It is TalentMed’s goal to provide targeted LLN support and to allow the learner to have sufficient time to improve their LLN skills to the required level.
At the end of the day, this requirement is aimed at protecting your learning needs and ensuring the course is suitable for your success.
You can access TalentMed’s policies and procedures online at anytime by clicking here or via the Policies hyperlink in the footer of our website.
Yes, we welcome all international students.
As an overseas student, if you have any questions, you can contact us at any time via our website, live chat, email. Our Guided Learner package also include direct 1:1 trainer support with our local and international phone numbers and online support sessions.
If you would like to get started, you can enrol with us at any time via our website.
As the course is delivered online, all you need is a computer, an internet connection, and a passion to learn about the clinical coding industry! For a full list of specifications, please see below:
Operating System
- Microsoft Windows
- MacOS
- Chrome OS
Browser
- Google Chrome (recommended)
- Microsoft Edge
- Firefox
- Safari
Hardware
- Earphones/headphones recommended
- Active internet connection
Software
- Word Processor such as Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Mac Pages or Open/Libre Office
- PDF reader
Most computers already come with these specifications. However, if you’re unsure about any of the requirements, please feel free to contact us and we’d be happy to discuss them further with you.
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