Welcome to the Cert Connector’s page!

Have you been thinking about becoming certified and not sure how to go about it? The Greater Jacksonville Chapter offers a mentoring program to any candidate, member or non-member, who wishes to become certified. We have many study guides and resources available for check-out and a great group of ladies to network with. We are here to help you achieve your goal. The first step is to view the following information from the AHDI web site. By reading this information, it is likely that many potential questions about the test, how it is administered, and what will be included on the test will be answered.

• Click here to view the Certification page on the AHDI web site. (http://www.ahdionline.org/scriptcontent/chub.cfm)
• Candidate Guide (http://www.ahdionline.org/scriptcontent/Downloads/CMTCandidateGuide.pdf)
• Exam Blueprint (http://www.ahdionline.org/scriptcontent/examblueprint.cfm)
• Exam FAQs (http://www.ahdionline.org/scriptcontent/examfaq.cfm)
• Another tool available to MTs is the Oak Horizon prep courses. Information about the courses can be viewed here. (http://www.ahdionline.org/scriptcontent/cmtprep.cfm)

For some wonderful words of inspiration on becoming certified, click on the News link on the GJC website and read the New Beginnings article by Peter Preziosi, PhD, CAE, Executive Director of AHDI.

AHDI offers a voluntary certification exam to individuals who wish to become Certified Medical Transcriptionists (CMTs). The CMT credential is awarded upon successfully passing the AHDI certification examination for medical transcriptionists. This credential is maintained through recertification upon the completion of current continuing education requirements and payment of a recertification fee. AHDI’s purpose in promoting this credential is to protect the public interest by promoting high professional and ethical standards, improving the practice of medical transcription, and recognizing those professionals who demonstrate their competency in medical transcription through the fulfillment of stated requirements. – AHDI CMT EXAM QUICK REFERENCE.

By logging onto the AAMT web site at www.ahdionline.org, you can fill out an application and find useful information regarding the testing process and frequently asked questions, such as what information will be covered on the exam, cost of the exam, when you will find out your results, and so much more. I am looking forward to hearing from you!

Kristin Wall, FAAMT

You can contact me by email at tricky7@bellsouth.net

AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Mentoring Program

1. The Mentoring Program

STUDY GROUPS

1. JAX Public Libraries http://jpl.coj.net/

TAPE MACHINES

1. Lanier Model P-98 Serial No. 828638 (with foot pedal and headphones)
2. Lanier Model P-148 Serial No. 962644
3. Pearlcorder Model T1010 Serial No. 219831

ASSESSMENT TAPES

1. AHDI Introductory Module Audiocassette Tapes – Exploring Transcription Practices Series
   1. Handbook and Transcripts (separate notebook
2. AHDI Medical Transcription Module in General Surgery with transcripts
3. AHDI General Surgery Module (2nd edition) – Exploring Transcription Practices series with transcripts
4. AHDI Mini-Module tapes and transcripts
5. #MS1 Skillbuilding in Medicine/Surgery
6. #MS2 Skillbuilding in Medicine/Surgery
7. #MS3 Skillbuilding in Medicine/Surgery
8. AHDI Mini-Module tapes and transcripts
   1. #R1 Skillbuilding in Radiology
   2. #R2 Skillbuilding in Radiology
9. AHDI Medical Transcription tapes and transcripts
   1. Self-Assessment #1
   2. Self-Assessment #2
10. AHDI Exploring Transcription Practices I
    1. (1) tape
    2. (4 copies) transcripts

WORKBOOKS

1. Professional Skillbuilding Wizard by M-TEC
2. The Medical Transcription Workbook by HPI
   1. Answer Key
3. Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures by Dirckx
4. A HDI Book of Style
   1. The Video (1 copy)
   2. The Workbook (5 copies)
5. CMT Review Guide
6. Willie Getwell
7. Getting Your Foot in the Door

CD’s