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Important Note: Per AHDI guidlines, those seeking CEC credit for the CMT will need to write a 300-word essay and keep these as their proof of attendance.

BOS Specialty Standards Part 1 Presenter: Angela Allison, CMT

1 hour: A review of specialty standards using the Book of Style reference, including cardiology, hematology/oncology, pharmacology, dermatology, immunology, organisms and bacteria, and more. CEC: 1 MTT

BOS Specialty Standards Part 2 Presenter: Angela Allison, CMT

Windows 7 Presenter: Lisa Thompson

A review and in depth demonstration of the newest features of Windows 7. Attendees will also learn how to upgrade from their current operating system and watch a demonstration of helpful tips and tricks including file organization, security information, and much more. CEC: 1.5 TW

Computer Security, Safety, & Maintenance Presenter: Lisa Thompson

A theoretical approach to computer, network, and data security, including helpful tips on how to protect your data. CEC: 1.5 TW

Word Expanders Presenter: Diane Gilmore, CMT, AHDI-F

Join Diane as she explains and demonstrates word expanders for medical transcription. This workshop will help the most seasoned MTs work smarter and produce more in less time with tips that will help maximize income. Learn challenging new ways to use text expansion software in ways never thought possible to improve production and quality. First learn helpful tips regarding regular text expander entries, then go on to see how to make a text expander work in other amazing ways. For example, learn how to make an entry go back in a phrase to enter punctuation marks such as quotes or hyphens, incorporate existing platform headings, and even learn how to build an expander library from a basic foundation of word part entries. This webinar is a must for production-oriented MTs. CEC: 1.5 TW or 1.5 MTT

Working with PDF Files Presenter: Lisa Thompson

A close look at Adobe Reader and Acrobat, explaining file extensions, fillable PDF forms, scanning, and a detailed look at how to work with and manipulate PDF files, shown in Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader. CEC: 1.5 TW or 1.5 MTT

Microsoft Word Presenter: Lisa Thompson

Med-Line’s technology instructor covers the newest Word 2007 and 2010 components, security features, auto-recovery, as well as review the key differences between 2007 and 2010. Watch a live demonstration of the exciting new 2010 interface! CEC: 1.5 TW or 1.5 MTT

Common Transcription Errors Presenter: Diane Gilmore, CMT, AHDI-F

Join Diane as she reviews Common Transcription Errors and how to avoid them. Medical errors account for 100,000 deaths each year in the United States, of which 11% of those errors are mistranscriptions. Careless mistakes in creating the medical record not only make you look unprofessional, but can harm a patient. Learn about such mistakes as medical spelling and dosage errors, soundalike word errors, garbage punctuation, and “goose eggs” that wind up in the medical record and how to avoid them while keeping up productivity and accuracy. CEC: 1 MTT

Formatting for the Medical Transcriptionist Presenter: Maggie Thebeault, CMT, AHDI-F

In addition to a grammar and punctuation review, this webinar thoroughly covers formatting of medical reports, BOS3 features, client wishes, and handling more than one client. This webinar is designed to enhance skills and develop insight as to what medical transcription entails. CEC: 1.5 MTT

Critical Thinking Presenter: Maggie Thebeault, CMT, AHDI-F

Review exercises, tips, and activities designed to explore decision making. Reviewing tools used by critical thinkers. Several interactive practice activities, including editing. CEC: 1.5 MTT

Microsoft Powerpoint Presenter: Chad Sines, MS, MBA, AHDI-F

In a virtual workforce, Powerpoint is heavily used in online presentations and meetings. Despite this most have only a rudimentary knowledge at best of how to use Powerpoint effectively. Participants will learn what Powerpoint is, how to use it, and learn how to make a basic presentation with title page, images, graphs, and other basic information that is used for a presentation. CEC: 1 TW

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Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts

What is MyCAA?

The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts Program (MyCAA) is a career development and employment assistance program sponsored by the Department of Defense (DoD). MyCAA helps military spouses pursue licenses, certificates, certifications or Associate’s Degrees (excluding General Studies and Liberal Arts) necessary for gainful employment in high demand, high growth Portable Career Fields and Occupations.

As part of the Military Spouse’s Career Lifecycle, MyCAA offers the following:

Training and Education Financial Assistance: MyCAA provides a maximum education benefit of $4,000 with an annual fiscal year cap of $2,000 to assist eligible military spouses who need professional credentials to meet their Portable Career goals. Annual cap waivers are available if there is an upfront tuition cost that exceeds $2,000 (up to the maximum education benefit of $4,000).

Employment Readiness Counseling: Counseling services are provided to all military spouses married to active duty service members of all ranks, regardless of their eligibility to receive MyCAA financial assistance and their desire to pursue higher levels of education. Counseling services help military spouses identify additional sources of federal, state and local financial assistance, expanded career choices and opportunities, and support resources (e.g. child care, transportation, books, computers, equipment, supplies, etc.).

Employment Assistance and Career Services: Referrals are made to networks of military friendly employers for MyCAA spouse participants who have completed their programs of study using MyCAA funding and who are ready to seek gainful employment.

Who is Eligible...

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