New Zealand Certificate in Medical Transcription and Editing

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Subject area

Health not elsewhere classified

Qualification

Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.

Entry requirements

The following legislative requirements apply to transcription.
Whilst there is no specific New Zealand Code of Ethics pertaining to medical transcriptionists, it is recommended that the AHDI Code of Ethics be followed by those transcribing for the New Zealand environment.
The key act pertaining to transcription is the Privacy Act, which follows similar guidelines as the AHDI Code of Ethics.
New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and amendments:
www.privacy.org.nz/privacy-act-2020/privacy-act-2020/

The Health Information Privacy Code 2020:
www.privacy.org.nz/privacy-act-2020/codes-of-practice/hipc2020/

Health & Disability Sector Standards:
www.moh.govt.nz/healthsystem
www.healthaudit.co.nz/legislation__standards

Public Records Act 2005:
https://www.legislation.govt.nz

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

This qualification is intended for individuals who are working in office-based clinical support to progress their careers within the healthcare sector.
It provides the New Zealand public with individuals who are able to transcribe and edit healthcare documentation and records to prescribed procedures and auditable quality standards.
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the healthcare sector with graduates capable of operating as medical transcriptionists or editors.
Graduates will be able to operate independently.