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Friday, October 8, 2010

CEC Webinar Open for Registration: Keyboarding Techniques for Fast and Efficient SRT Editing

Presenter: Laura Bryan, CMT, AHDI-F
Date: October 21, 2010
Time: 11 AM PDT / 12 PM MDT / 1 PM CDT / 2 PM EDT
CEC Given: 1 TW or 1 MTT
Registration Close: October 18, 2010

This presentation will cover keyboard shortcuts in MS Word and Word-based speech recognition editing platforms. Learn little-known keystrokes and techniques that will make editing effortless and efficient, including tips on creating editing macros and remapping shortcut keys that will supercharge your keyboard. Increase productivity, efficiency, and your income with these fun, clever approaches to editing.

Laura has worked in healthcare over 20 years. She has authored Technology for the Medical Transcriptionist and the recently published MS Word for Healthcare Documentation (previously published as Stedman’s MTs Guide to MS Word). Laura is the owner of MedEDocs, a transcription software and services company, and MTWerks, a technology consulting business. She conducts on-site training and online classes specifically for MTs using MS Word and Windows with a focus on productivity with accuracy.

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October Deals: RMT & CMT Prep Assessment and Speech Recognition Editing Online Courses

This month AHDI has connected with two of our business partners to offer you smokin’ discounts on online education!

RMT & CMT Prep Assessment Online Courses—30% Off!
With the pressure of our current exams transitioning in January, we have had close to 500 people request an eligibility to test form in the month of September alone! That number does not include the people who are already eligible to test. Since so many exam candidates are hitting the books to study for their credentialing exams, we connected with our business partner OAK Horizons to offer the best discount we’ve ever offered! If you want to prep for the RMT or CMT exam in the month of November, register to take the RMT or CMT Prep Assessment course and save 30% on member and list prices. Courses run from the 1st of November through the 30th.

You can view full course details for the RMT Prep and CMT Prep as well as register now. Registration is available through October 20th.

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RMT Prep Assessment Course - $52.50 eligible members / $70 list price
CMT Prep Assessment Course - $70 eligible members / $87.50 list price



Speech Recognition Editing Online Course—$100 Off!
We’ve been receiving feedback from our members that they need more speech recognition editing training. Here it is, folks! AHDI and business partner TRS Institute agree with the feedback received and can do one better by offering $100 off member and list prices for our online speech recognition editing course. Candidates are allowed 12 weeks to complete their online training and will receive an official certificate of completion within a month of completing their course.

You can view full course details here. Registration is available through October 25th.

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Speech Recognition Editing Course - $295 eligible members / $350 list price

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

What Topics Would You Like to Hear Discussed at ACE 2011?

The 2011 ACE Program Committee is hard at work developing a cutting-edge program featuring a wide variety of break-out sessions, workshops and special events. Please take a moment to complete this Single Question Poll and share with us the topics you would be most interested in learning more about at ACE 2011.

Monday, October 4, 2010

It’s back! New RMT/CMT Steps to Credentialing Webinar Now Open for Registration

Want to get credentialed but don’t know where to start? Need information about AHDI’s new exams and testing provider? This comprehensive FREE webinar will provide you with an orientation and overview of AHDI’s credentialing exams, blue prints, policies, and procedures for test preparation, eligibility, registration, and online proctoring with our new testing provider, Kryterion. We’ll take a close look at the registered medical transcriptionist (RMT) exam, certified medical transcriptionist exam (CMT), and the new credential qualifying exam (CQE) – what you need to know to make the right choice and get ready for success.

RMT/CMT Steps to Credentialing
Date: October 27, 2010
Presenter: Lea Sims, CMT, AHDI-F
Time: 10 AM PDT / 11 AM MDT / 12 PM CDT / 1 PM EDT
Duration: 1 Hour
Registration Close: October 24, 2010

Lea is the Director of Professional Programs for AHDI and has been working for the association since 2004. In that role, she oversees all association messaging and communications, including coordination of association print and electronic publications; drafting of key association position papers, press releases, and standards; creative and strategic direction of campaigns and advocacy programs; direction of AHDI credentialing/education programs; and coordination of best practices initiatives. She is the author and managing editor of The Book of Style for Medical Transcription, 3rd edition, and The Book of Style Workbook,3rd edition. She has been an MT for 22 years and holds a BA in Education (English) with a minor in linguistics from the University of North Florida.

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Friday, October 1, 2010

What's in it for You? October Member Benefits Webinar Open for Registration

In this one hour presentation you will learn what is included in association membership and how to take advantage of those benefits. Availability for this complimentary webinar is on a first come first serve basis.

Your Association, Your Benefits
Date: October 20, 2010
Presenter: Kelly Kappmeier
Time: 10 AM PDT / 11 AM MDT / 12 PM CDT / 1 PM EDT
Duration: 1 Hour
Registration Close: October 17, 2010

Kelly Kappmeier is Professional Programs Manager for the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity and the Medical Transcription Industry Association. She has served this industry on the AHDI staff for over a decade. She has been a member of the American Society for Association Executives and the Project Management Institute for the past couple years and is currently working towards her Project Management Professional credential.

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