And, as we'll see below, there are generally elective course options that allow students to explore
various areas of specialization within mental health counseling.
The federal government requires people with
various skills and speciality so whatever your
area of specialization is you might find a job suitable to your profile.
• Apt at using shorthand, stenotype machine and audio based transcribers to take down verbatim • In - depth knowledge
of common medical terminology and profound ability to use the same effectively in order to communicate case details • Strong organizational skills, proven ability to collect and compile all medical data needed for patient case formulation and filing • Particularly effective in simplifying medical jargons and expanding medical abbreviations to produce easily comprehendible data for case compilation and processing • Efficient in identifying errors in given text and correcting the same • Excellent collaboration and coordination skills, proven ability to collect data regarding patient case from all relevant departments and assemble the same in the patients» medical record file • Expert in transcribing clinical dictations and getting the same analyzed and verified by concerned medical practitioner • Excellent time management skills with track record
of delivering timely case reports for case follow up and educational purposes • Attentive listener with proven ability to follow instructions to book, thus ensuring error free delivery
of assignments • Computer literate with strong PC operation skills and profound knowledge
of various data recording software • Profound ability to categorize different types
of content according to the
area of specialization to facilitate data identification and retrieval • Strong language skills, full command on generating transcribed content free
of grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors • Highly capable
of producing accurate data in printed form based on dictations and audio recording by surgeons and healthcare providers • Well versed in verifying given text against an audio verbatim to ensure its accuracy and correctness • Fully knowledgeable
of data confidentiality protocols applicable to transcribed data • Proficient in interpreting and rectifying data discrepancies in medical content • Excellent knowledge
of basic physiology and anatomy • Strong expertise in comprehending complex procedures carried out in the operating room • Effective listening skills with strong attention to detail and high level
of accuracy
Dr. Shapiro conducts seminars and workshops on
various topics in his other
areas of specialization, which include: adolescents and their families, parenting, communication principles, personality disorders, involuntary treatment (adolescents and others), psychiatric emergencies and crisis intervention.