Medical transcription and IElTS (International English language Testing System) course was inaugurated at the PG college of Nursing, Bhilai by Dr Shailendra Jain, Director (M & HS), JlNH and RC, Bhilai and Chairman PG college of Nursing in presence of Dr D N Sharma, President, Association of Neuro Science.
Dr (Prof) Abhilekha Biswal, Principal, welcomed the special guests, trainers, and aspirants to this specialised course. She informed that the course was 100 percent job oriented - the first of its kind in Bhilai. Specialist in this field, Manu Gautam briefed the participants about the course and also gave a demonstration. Medical transcription which has evolved and come of age in the past decades, deals with the typing of doctor’s report from dictated audio files to maintain medical report that is needed by insurance companies in India and abroad for making reimbursements.
The course is of 3 months duration and has 100 percent placement potential. Course consists of medical terms, anatomy and physiology, American English and machinery work. Classes of 2-3 hours duration are held in the evening giving candidates an opportunity to attend as part time course. It involves audio visual computer classes which is easy to understand. Eligibility for the course is 12th pass and basic knowledge in English and computer is required.
As a part time job, Medical transcription can be done at home at flexible hours. PG College of Nursing, Bhilai (CG) also has the distinction of being premier institute to start academic as well as general IElTS training for nurses. Professionals from wide range of sectors such as banking, finance, government, construction , energy and natural resources, aviation, health and tourism - who are interested to work abroad - can avail these services. Qualifying IElTS is mandatory for study visa & immigration visa in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada & United States. Duration of the course is three months.
This international English program includes test of speaking, writing, reading and listening English language. A fully equipped modern classroom, conducive for four modules has been set up. Inaugural function was attended by staffs and students.