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The Value of the Credential

The Value of the Credential. Judy Lichtenberger, CMT, AHDI-F PA-AHDI Delegate MT •Educator•Editor•Author February 24, 2010. An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. ~ Benjamin Franklin. Why Get Certified?. Certification can help you… Demonstrate a foundation of knowledge

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The Value of the Credential

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  1. The Value of the Credential Judy Lichtenberger, CMT, AHDI-F PA-AHDI Delegate MT•Educator•Editor•Author February 24, 2010

  2. An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. ~ Benjamin Franklin www.pa-ahdi.org www.ahdionline.org

  3. Why Get Certified? Certification can help you… • Demonstrate a foundation of knowledge • Reach your short-term and long-term goals • Open the door to future career opportunities • Expand your networking opportunities • Improve your earning potential www.pa-ahdi.org www.ahdionline.org

  4. AHDI Credentials • RMT (Registered Medical Transcriptionist) • CMT (Certified Medical Transcriptionist) • Designation: AHDI-F (Fellow) www.pa-ahdi.org www.ahdionline.org

  5. RMT • Registered Medical Transcriptionist • Model Job Description Professional Level 1 MT “Medical language specialist who transcribes dictation by physicians and other healthcare providers in order to document patient care. The incumbent will likely need assistance to interpret dictation that is unclear or inconsistent, or make use of professional reference materials.” ~HayGroup Study • Competencies as outlined in the AHDI Model Curriculum www.pa-ahdi.org www.ahdionline.org

  6. CMT • Certified Medical Transcriptionist • Model Job Description Professional Level II MT “Medical language specialist who transcribes and interprets dictation by physicians and other healthcare providers in order to document patient care. The position is also routinely involved in research of questions and in the education of others involved with patient care documentation.” ~HayGroup Study • Competencies as outlined in the AHDI Model Curriculum www.pa-ahdi.org www.ahdionline.org

  7. AHDI-F “Being a Fellow of the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity is an honor. It signifies that you have achieved a balance of successful activities in your profession that goes far beyond regular transcription practice.” source: www.ahdionline.org www.pa-ahdi.org www.ahdionline.org

  8. Demonstrate a foundation of knowledge • English language • Medical transcription style • Medical language • Anatomy & physiology • Disease processes • Medicolegal issues related to the healthcare record www.pa-ahdi.org www.ahdionline.org

  9. Reach your short-term and long-term goals • Position yourself for success in today’s marketplace • Employment • Professional development • Leadership opportunities www.pa-ahdi.org www.ahdionline.org

  10. Open the door to future career opportunities • Where will your career lead? • What opportunities will come your way? • Are you prepared for the future? www.pa-ahdi.org www.ahdionline.org

  11. Expand your networking opportunities • Study groups • Professional association • Continuing education • Leadership www.pa-ahdi.org www.ahdionline.org

  12. Improve your earning potential • Improve earning potential now • Improve earning potential in the future • Improve earning potential for our profession www.pa-ahdi.org www.ahdionline.org

  13. “Who Cares If You Are Certified?” • CMT/RMT Review Guides to employer-based study groups • Reimbursement for company-approved RMT/CMT review course • Reimbursement of credentialing exam fee • Reimbursement of AHDI dues • Reimbursement for CMT/RMT review guides • Higher per-line reimbursement • Yearly education reimbursement of $150 • Registration fees for CECs obtained at local, state and/or national symposia • Extra week of vacation each year certification is maintained Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity “Who Cares If You Are Certified?” www.ahdionline.org Medical Transcription Industry Association Position Paper Supporting a Credentialed Workforce www.mtia.com Advance for HIM Magazine 2008 Salary Survey www.advanceweb.com www.pa-ahdi.org www.ahdionline.org

  14. PA-AHDI PA-AHDI is here to help you… • Take the first step towards credentialing • Get the tools you need to be successful • Celebrate when you pass • Provide continuing education opportunities www.pa-ahdi.org www.ahdionline.org

  15. PA-AHDI • Cert Connector Deb Purse, CMT • Education Chair & Lending Librarian Kim Olszewski • President Patty Barrett, CMT, AHDI-F • Vice-President Kathy Lengel • Secretary Aileen Burnett • Treasurer Mary Sanders, CMT, AHDI-F • Delegate Judy Lichtenberger, CMT, AHDI-F www.pa-ahdi.org www.ahdionline.org

  16. The Value of the Credential Certification can help you… • Demonstrate a foundation of knowledge • Reach your short-term and long-term goals • Open the door to future career opportunities • Expand your networking opportunities • Improve your earning potential Take that first step and let PA-AHDI help! www.pa-ahdi.org www.ahdionline.org

  17. Thank you! www.pa-ahdi.org www.ahdionline.org

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