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MTCC News Release
For Immediate Release
 

August 19, 2002

Professional Designation Awarded

Mary E. French has earned recognition from the Medical Transcription Certification Commission (MTCC) at the American Association for Medical Transcription (AAMT) by being designated a Certified Medical Assistant (CMT). The CMT credential is the highest honor of professional achievement available to Medical Transcriptionists.

Ms. French qualified as a CMT by passing a rigorous two-part certification examination. The examination includes a multiple-choice portion (Part I) covering medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, English language and usage, healthcare records, and professional development. The practical portion (Part II) covers a variety of medical specialties and medical report types. In order to maintain certification, each CMT must meet continuing education requirements over successive three-year periods in the future.

Currently, there are approximately 3,000 CMTs in the United States and several foreign countries. Certified medical transcriptionists are employed in a variety of work settings, including hospitals, clinics, physician offices, transcription services, as independent contractors, and in a number of other healthcare environments. The primary skills necessary for performance of quality medical transcription are extensive medical knowledge and understanding, sound judgment, deductive reasoning, and the ability to detect medical inconsistencies in dictation.

For more information about certifications for medical transcriptionists, the profession, and the American Association for Medical Transcription, visit AAMT's web site at www.aamt.org.

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