Your test will be evaluated for your skills in following instructions,
typing, finding misspelled words, grammar, punctuation, and
proofreading. Most errors seem to be made in the final portion of the
test, a letter which includes a number of errors. You will be asked to
correct the errors, including misspelled words.It is necessary for applicants to pass this test prior to enrollment.
Those who receive a failing grade may request an opportunity to retest
after a three-month period of time.
Full Name:
E-Mail:
Address (optional):
Your Telephone Number (optional):
Keyboarding (Typing) Speed - estimate if necessary:
Have you read the course catalog which is located on our web site?
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If you have not, please review the catalog before continuing with the test.
Is your typing speed at least 45 wpm?
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The pre-enrollment test is available only to those with a typing speed of 45 wpm or greater.
Do you live in the United States, Canada, or are you US Military stationed overseas?
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If you have answered "yes" to all three questions, you may continue with the test.
If your answer is "no" to any of the above questions, we are unable to accept your test.
The pre-enrollment test is available only to those with a typing speed of 45 wpm or greater.
Please write a short paragraph about your goals for yourself and why you believe a medical transcription course may be a good option for you at the present time.
Spelling Test: Select the correctly-spelled words out of this list. Do NOT use your spellchecker or dictionary.
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In the space below, type the following sentences,
correcting any errors in spelling and adding appropriate punctuation. Do
not worry about the medical content. We are interested in testing your
skills in spelling, punctuation, and proofreading.
1. The patient is a well nourished well developed elderly female in no
acute distress.
2. He denies recent travel outside of the country however he did travel
extensively last year.
3. This elderly female complained of right sided abdominal pain fever and nausea.
4. Jane Doe your patient was seen in consultation today.
5. The patient complained of epigastric pain dark urine and clay
colored stools without jaundice.
6. This patient was seen for intermittent episodes of bloody diarrhea
however all of the x-rays including a colon x-ray and the examination
were normal.
7. The attending physician presented a 35 year old Iranian male living
in New Jersey with attacks of severe GI bleeding.
8. The patient said and I quote her accurately I have been having a
pain in my left hip for over twenty years.
9. Was there a stairstep type fracture at the distal one third of the
tibia.
10. She has not followed her 1200 calorie diabetic diet consequently
her blood sugars are in the 300 range.
Grammar Test - Delete all incorrect words within the parentheses to
complete the sentence. We do not want you to leave the parentheses or
incorrect words.
This is the final portion of the test. Proofread the following letter.
Make any corrections that are needed. Remember to correct any words that
may be misspelled.
Please answer the following questions in the space below:
Did you require help from others during this test?
Did you use a dictionary?
Did you use a spellchecker?
Do you feel that you did well on the test or was it a challenge for
you? Use your own words if you prefer.