Class descriptions and current dates are
listed below. Class schedules are posted
about every 2 months. Not all classes are
offered each session. Classes are
appropriate for all skill levels except for
Advanced Techniques and Instant Text level II,
which presume intermediate skills in Instant
Text and Word. Check back periodically for
updated schedules and new classes. Updates
are also announced in the MTips Newsletter.
All class times are for the Central time zone.
Add one hour for the Eastern time zone and
subtract 2 hours for Pacific.
All Classes Pre-Approved for 1.5
CECs by
AHDI (Technology and
the Work Place)
Class Name
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Class Description
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Date & Time
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Advanced Techniques in MS Word
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This class will cover advanced
techniques in MS Word including bookmarks and
cross-references, advanced macros, and other
ideas for power users. This class is ideal for
independent contractors and small business
owners who have access to all of Words functions
and features.
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TBA |
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AutoText and AutoCorrect to Increase
Productivity
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Learn how to
take advantage of the built-in productivity
tools in MS Word for increasing speed,
efficiency and accuracy. This class gives you
specific examples in the context of medical
transcription and shows you how and when to use
each of these features. You will also learn how
to avoid and/or solve problems you are likely to
encounter.
Click here to register for this class.
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TBA
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Customizing MS Word
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Learn how to
change or create new shortcut keys, create new
icons for your toolbar and many other tricks for
making MS Word look and behave just the way you
want. Customizing Word can increase your
productivity, decrease frustration. This is
Burger King, you CAN have it your way!
Click here to register for this class.
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TBA |
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Formatting Techniques and Intro to
Templates
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Learn how to
create perfectly formatted templates that you
can use over and over with "set-it and
forget-it" formatting techniques. You will
learn how to preset formatting for common
transcription report types such as SOAP notes
and troubleshoot numbered lists. This class
covers formatting terminology, formatting
commands, shortcut keys and troubleshooting
advice. You won’t believe how much easier
formatting can be! Click
here to register for this class.
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TBA |
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Instant Text –An Introduction
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Discover how this outstanding
software program can increase your productivity
and accuracy. Create more shortcuts in less time
and use them efficiently and accurately. Instant
Text is the premier word-expansion program for
MTs and is compatible with almost any
windows-based word processor.
Click here to register for this class.
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TBA |
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Instant Text Level II
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This class assumes a basic level
of understanding of Instant Text. Learn to use
commands, build macros, use Includes, and more!
Find out how your can supercharge your Instant
Text experience.
Click here to register for this class.
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TBA |
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Macros and Fields in MS Word
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Discover ways to use the macro
recorder to build simple or complex macros for
completing routine tasks in a single keystroke
including editing macros, file management macros
and more. Also, this class covers “blank
fields” also known as “jumps” in MS Word. This
is our most popular class.
Click here to register for this class.
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TBA |
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Options and Settings in MS Word
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Learn how to
manipulate settings and options to make MS Word
more MT-friendly! Take control, eliminate
frustrating features, and discover options you
never knew you had! You will be amazed at the
changes you can make quickly and easily. If you
feel like you are constantly fighting MS Word,
you absolutely want to take this class!
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TBA |
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Searching and Surfing: Research
Techniques
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Find answers fast using
electronic resources, including Stedman's
electronic word lists. Learn how to create
shortcuts to your most-used references and find
answers and information with lightning speed.
This class is full of oohs and ahhs and is the
most fun to teach!
Click here to register for this class.
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TBA |
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Shortcut Keys: Concepts in Keyboarding
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Learn how to run Windows and
Word with the keyboard and not the mouse. You
will discover timesaving tricks for completing
common tasks such as opening files and folders,
copy/pasting files, folders, and text, and
accessing your most-used programs and web sites
with 1 or 2 keystrokes. If you have problems
with your hands, wrists or arms, this class will
take away the pain! The mouse is out!
Click here to register for this class.
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TBA |
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Shortcuts in Windows
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This class will show you how to
take advantage of shortcuts, shortcut keys,
right-click menus and other time-saving
techniques for accessing applications, files and
folders. These are fun, easy techniques for
working in the Windows environment and
appropriate for any skill level. Absolutely,
this will be the best $12.95 you have ever
invested in yourself!
Click here to register for this class.
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TBA |
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Template Files in MS Word
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Take advantage of template files
in MS Word for consistent and flawless formats.
Understand the role of the Normal.dot and how to
use document templates. This class is a must
for small business owners. You will learn how
to use templates to save time training and
cross-training, and how templates reduce QA time
and improve accuracy and consistency when more
than one MT is covering an account.
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By Request
Contact
Laura
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Top 10 Tricks in Windows and Word
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You’ll
discover lots of fun ways to get your work done
quickly and easily. Learn the best of the best
tips for creating and managing shortcuts, files,
folders, troubleshooting and getting help.
These are fun, easy techniques for working in
the Windows environment and appropriate for any
skill level.
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TBA |