AHDI & AHDISA Sponsored Webinar Events!

AHDI and the AHDI Student Alliance have some great Webinars available over November and December right now. There are often new ones that pop up in between notifications such as this one so please be sure to check the AHDI Event’s Calendar as well as the Student Alliance for any additional information as it becomes available.

November 2008 Webinars:

House of Delegates 4th Quarter Meeting-Gallery Registration
Status: Active
Total Functions: 1
Date: 11/12/2008 thru 11/12/2008
Late Registration Deadline: 11/10/2008 Date: 11/12/08
Time: 1pm pst/ 2 mst/ 3 cst/ 4 est
Registration Close: 11/10/08
Duration: 1 hour
The 4th quarter HOD meeting will take place on November 12, 2008 at 1:00pm Pacific, 2:00pmMountain, 3:00pm Central, 4:00pm Eastern. Please register now to join the gallery.

How to Protect and Grow Your Business - Webinar (FREE)
Status: Active
Total Functions: 1
Date: 11/12/2008 thru 11/12/2008
Late Registration Deadline: 11/05/2008
Presenters: Wendy Bechtel, Tony Patricelli
Date: November 12, 2008
Time: 1 pm. PDT, 2 pm. MDT, 3 pm. CDT, 4 pm. EDT
Duration: 1 hour
CEC Given: 1 ML
Registration Close: November 5, 2008
Cost: $0
If you think using an attorney is expensive, just try resolving the problem yourself. Most small businesses are just one lawsuit away from closing their doors. Learn how a Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries Small Business Plan can protect and grow your business (99 employees or less). Learn how small and large businesses can save time and money by protecting their employees with an employee benefit plan.

Wendy Bechtel, AHDI's Pre-Paid Legal, Inc. and Subsidiaries vendor, has invited Tony Patricelli, Pre-Paid Legal, Inc. and Subsidiaries Executive Director and Certified Identity Theft Specialist, to share his passion for helping others achieve access to justice and security for their small business, family and employees.

The Challenges of Recruiting and Retention - Webinar
Status: Active
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The Challenges of Recruiting and Retention - Webinar
Status: Active
Total Functions: 1
Date: 11/13/2008 thru 11/13/2008
Late Registration Deadline: 11/06/2008
Date: November 13, 2008
Time: 1pm pacific / 2pm mountain / 3pm central / 4pm eastern
Registration Close: November 6, 2008
Duration: 1 hour
CEC Given: 1 Technology and the Workplace
Cost: $20 Members / $30 Non-Members
This webinar will address recruiting and retention strategies to effect positive outcomes of profitability and improved employee morale. Included in the webinar will be methods of determining when to add staff, ways of measuring the cost of a new hire, tips for keeping a new hire "connected" to the team during the probationary period, and hints for effective recruiting. Then once they're "hooked", how do you prevent the open door and protect your investment and retain your MTs. Even if you are a hospital transcription manager, or a small MTSO, this webinar is for you!

Sharon Allred, CMT, FAAMT, is the Chief Operating Officer of Opti-Script, and Patty Barrett, CMT, FAAMT, is the Operations Manager for Acusis

Component Management - Webinar

Status: Active
Total Functions: 1
Date: 11/14/2008 thru 11/14/2008
Late Registration Deadline: 11/07/2008 Presenter: Vallie Piloian, CMT, FAAMT
Date: November 14, 2008
Time: 1pm PT, 2 MT, 3 CT, 4 ET
Duration: 1.5 hours
Registration Closes: November 7, 2008
Cost: $30 member / $45 non-member
CEC Given: 1.5 Professional Development
Referencing the Leadership Handbook for Component Leadership, this course will outline the tools needed to lead a successful component of AHDI. Topics will include bylaws 101, policies and procedures, component structure and job descriptions, effective meeting management and planning, volunteerism, leadership tips, and dealing with personality conflicts.

(This course is part of the Leadership Institute program curriculum and counts toward certificate completion, but this webinar is open to the general

CMT and RMT: Steps to Credentialing - Nov. Webinar (Free)
Status: Active
Total Functions: 1
Date: 11/18/2008 thru 11/18/2008
Late Registration Deadline: 11/11/2008 Date: November 18, 2008
Time: 1 p.m. PDT, 2 p.m. MDT, 3 p.m. CDT, 4 p.m. EDT
Duration: 1 hour
Registration Close: November 11, 2008
Cost: $0
Do you want to get credentialed but don't know where to start? This comprehensive FREE webinar will cover everything you need to know about how to become an RMT or CMT, including an overview of the content of both exams, test taking tips, information on how to register, and even sample test questions.

Kim Buchanan, CMT, FAAMT, is the Director of Credentialing and Education for AHDI. She earned her CMT in 2002 and is passionate about the need for a credentialed workforce.

Fireside Chat with AHDI President, Betty Honkonen - Webinar
Status: Active
Total Functions: 1
Date: 11/19/2008 thru 11/19/2008
Late Registration Deadline: 11/18/2008 Presenter: Betty Honkonen
Date: November 19, 2008
Registration: NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY - See Login details below
Time: 4pm PT, 5 pm MT, 6 pm CT, 7 pm ET
Cost: $0
CEC Given: None
AHDI 2008 President Betty Honkonen, CMT, FAAMT, will be our host for this informal discussion and dialogue session, open to all AHDI members. Spend time with Betty discussing AHDI objectives and initiatives as well as industry trends and issues as she shares her vision and plans for making 2008 a dynamic year for AHDI and its members. Bring your questions, ideas, and solutions with you for a candid conversation about the future of the industry and the association.

Your Association, Your Benefits - Webinar (FREE)
Status: Active
Total Functions: 1
Date: 11/19/2008 thru 11/19/2008
Late Registration Deadline: 11/12/2008 Presenter: Kelly Kappmeier
Date: November 19, 2008
Time: 10am PT, 11 MDT, 12 CT, 1 ET
Registration Closes: November 12, 2008
Cost: $0 CE Credit Given: n/a
In this one hour presentation you will learn what is included in association membership and how to take advantage of those benefits. Availability for this complimentary webinar is on a first come first serve basis.

Kelly Kappmeier has worked in a variety of settings in her eight years of service on the AHDI staff. Most recently, she has spent two years in the Member Services Manager role which has given her unique insight into the advantages of AHDI membership.

The Regulatory Road That New Drugs Must Travel-Webinar
Status: Active
Total Functions: 1
Date: 11/21/2008 thru 11/21/2008
Late Registration Deadline: 11/14/2008 Date: 11/21/08
Time: 10am PT, 11am MT, 12pm CT, 1pm ET
Duration: 1 hr
CEC: 1 ML
Registration Closes:11/14/08
Cost: $20 Member $30 Non-Member
The session will identify which part of the FDA regulates drug products, define the term "drug", identify types of drugs, give an overview of drug development, review accelerated approval, and summarize post-marketing surveillance.

Commander C. Stuart Watson graduated from the University of Georgia in 1983 with a BS degree in Environmental Health. He is a Registered Environmental Health Specialist with the NEHA, an Injury Prevention Fellow with the IHS, and holds a Level I Investigator Cert. with the FDA. Watson has been an Officer in US Public Health Service since 1991. In 2002 he moved to the Food and Drug Administration as an Investigator. Until 2004, he coordinated the Florida Districts Dietary Supplement program. Currently, he serves as a Public Affairs Specialist for the Florida District of the FDA

EMRs: Extinction or Opportunity for MT - Webinar
Status: Active
Total Functions: 1
Date: 11/25/2008 thru 11/25/2008
Late Registration Deadline: 11/18/2008
MTIA Members must Register by Phone
Date: 11/25/08
Time: 10am pst/ 11 mst/ 12 cst/ 1 est
Registration Close: 11/18/08
Duration: 1 hour
CEC Given: 1 TW
Cost: $25 Members / $30 Non-Members
This session will provide participants with knowledge they can use to turn EMRs into a business opportunity. Questions answered in this webinar: What does an EMR do? What is the difference between an EMR, a document management system, and a transcription platform? How can you help clients transition to an EMR (and keep their business)? What knowledge is needed to shift focus from medical transcription to medical documentation?

Robin Daigh is VP of Marketing and Business Development for MD-IT, a company specializing in documentation software for the physician and ambulatory markets. Robin has 15 years experience as a senior executive and management consultant serving hospitals, physician offices and ambulatory care clinics.

December 2008 Webinars (to date):

CMT Prep Assessment - December 2008
Status: Active
Total Functions: 1
Date: 12/01/2008 thru 12/31/2008
Late Registration Deadline: 11/20/2008 CMT Prep Assessment Registration
Function Date: 12/01/2008 thru 12/31/2008
Start Time: 12:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 AM
Type Early Regular Late
Full Member $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00
Nonmember $ 125.00 $ 125.00 $ 125.00

The CMT Prep Assessment will run from the first day through the last day of each calendar month. The program is open to the participant twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week for each calendar month. This was not designed to test the knowledge and skillls of current CMTs but help prepare Level 2 MTs for the electronic certifiaction exam.

RMT Prep Assessment - December 2008
Status: Active
Total Functions: 1
Date: 12/01/2008 thru 12/31/2008
Late Registration Deadline: 11/20/2008 RMT Prep Assessment Registration
Function Date: 12/01/2008 thru 12/31/2008
Start Time: 12:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 AM
Type Early Regular Late
Full Member $ 75.00 $ 75.00 $ 75.00
Nonmember $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00

The RMT Prep Assessment will run from the first day through the last day of each calendar month. The program is open to the participant twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week for each calendar month. This was designed to assist cancidtaes for the RMT certifiaction exam.

Oak Horizons Continuing Education - Dec 2008
Status: Active
Total Functions: 23
Date: 12/01/2008 thru 12/31/2008
Late Registration Deadline: 11/20/2008 Function Date: 12/01/2008 thru 12/31/2008
Start Time: 12:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 AM
Type Early Regular Late
Full Member $ 65.00 $ 65.00 $ 65.00
Nonmember $ 85.00 $ 85.00 $ 85.00

Resumes: Get the Most Out of Yours - Webinar (AHDISA)
Status: Active
Total Functions: 1
Date: 12/09/2008 thru 12/09/2008
Late Registration Deadline: 12/02/2008 Presenter: Kirsten Grant
Date: December 9, 2008
Time: 10 a.m. PT, 11 a.m. MT, 12 p.m. CT, 1 p.m. ET
CEC Given: 1 Optional
Registration Close Date: December 2, 2008
Cost: $15 Member $15 Non-Member
Creating a dynamic resume and determining what is and what isn't pertinent information can be a challenge. How would you like to upgrade to a resume that will get results? Kirsten Grant will be discussing how your current resume can help or hurt your chances at obtaining your next position. She will be highlighting ways to incorporate a plethora of information into your resume that will yield better results during job searching.

Kirsten Grant, M.S. Human Resource Management works for Kaplan University as a Career Specialist with the Career Resources Department. She helps students from the Kaplan School of Legal Studies, School of Health Sciences, and the School of Nursing build foundations for great careers.

CMT and RMT: Steps to Credentialing - Dec. Webinar (Free)
Status: Active
Total Functions: 1
Date: 12/17/2008 thru 12/17/2008
Late Registration Deadline: 12/10/2008 Date: December 17, 2008
Time: 4 p.m. PDT, 5 p.m. MDT, 6 p.m. CDT, 7 p.m. EDT
Duration: 1 hour
Registration Close: December 10, 2008
Cost: $0
Do you want to get credentialed but don't know where to start? This comprehensive FREE webinar will cover everything you need to know about how to become an RMT or CMT, including an overview of the content of both exams, test taking tips, information on how to register, and even sample test questions.

Kim Buchanan, CMT, FAAMT, is the Director of Credentialing and Education for AHDI. She earned her CMT in 2002 and is passionate about the need for a credentialed workforce.

We really do hope that you will find the time to join us for these and many other informative Webinars provided to you by AHDI and the AHDI Student Alliance! All of the webinar links can be located directly from my blog (listed below) as well as directly through AHDI (ahdionline.org) and AHDISA (ahdisa.org/web/).

Allison Jaeger

AHDISA 2009 Online Education Coordinator
Allison.Jaeger@ahdisa.org
Visit AHDI & AHDI StudentAlliance

AAS-MT 2009 ~ Current Student ~
Kaplan University School of Health Sciences

Blog: NebraskanMt.blogspot.com

February Webinar:
Networking Your Way Into Medical Transcription
Presenter: Georgia Green, CMT, AHDI-F
Date: 2/24/09
Time: 3 p.m. PT, 4 p.m. MT, 5 p.m. CT, 6 p.m. ET
CEC Given: 1 PD
Registration Close Date: 2/17/09
Cost: $15 Member $15 Non-Member

I'm sure we have all heard the old saying, "It's not necessarily what you know, but WHO you know". When it comes to this profession and how to get your foot into that door this may ring true more than you realize. For us it's what we know, as well as who we know. This presentation will help you get a feel for exactly how important networking is.

Georgia Green, CMT, AHDI-F, is the Transcription Supervisor at Grays Harbor Community Hospital, a part-time faculty member of M-TEC, and co-owner of Horus Development. She has held many positions from acute care transcription to recruiting, teaching, QA management & even helped to develop reference and software products for MTs. She has been in this business for 30+ years and wants to share her secrets of networking.

Register Here: www.ahdionline.org/source/Meetings/cMeetingFunctionDetail.cfm?section=unknown&PRODUCT_MAJOR=WBNR022409&FUNCTIONSTARTDISPLAYROW=1

March Webinar Info:
A Closer Look at the RMT Exam
Presenters: Kim Buchanan, CMT, AHDI-F and Cassie Uber
Date: March 5, 2009
Time: 4 p.m. PT, 5 p.m. MT, 6 p.m. CT, 7 p.m. ET
Registration Close Date: February 26, 2009
Cost: $0

"What is the RMT exam all about? Why should I get credentialed for the RMT?" If this sounds familiar, keep reading. With many students highly interested in getting their RMT first, this presentation will cover a variety of information you will need to know to hit the exam head on with enthusiasm and confidence. This presentation will cover what the RMT is, what information is part of the exam, and even some sample questions. Come prepared to ask questions and get answers!

Kim Buchanan, CMT, FAAMT, is the Director of Credentialing and Education for AHDI. She earned her CMT in 2002 and is passionate about the need for a credentialed workforce.

Register Here: www.ahdionline.org/source/Meetings/cMeetingFunctionDetail.cfm?section=unknown&PRODUCT_MAJOR=WBNR030509&FUNCTIONSTARTDISPLAYROW=1

Look forward to these presentations and more to come throughout this year!

Allison M. Jaeger
2009 AHDISA Online Education Coordinator
2009 OA-AHDI Awards & Recognition Committee Volunteer
President, Kaplan University Educational Chapter of AHDI
Blog: NebraskanMT.blogspot.com

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The registration link for the above webinar is: www.ahdionline.org/source/Meetings/cMeetingFunctionDetail.cfm?section=unknown&PRODUCT_MAJOR=WBNR022509&FUNCTIONSTARTDISPLAYROW=1

And my blog is NebraskaMT.blogspot.com

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The Online Association of AHDI is having a Meet & Greet:

"Let's Meet & Get Acquainted!!"

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

Friday, Jan 30th - First "meet and greet" webinar for 2009, for OA members and potential members.

Two time slots are available:
2:30 to 3:30 p.m., EST

8:00 to 9:00 p.m., EST

Please come, let's meet one another, discuss what we would like to do as an association, ask questions and receive answers.
There will even be some "interesting goody bags" handed out to attendees.

To obtain the webinar address and password, please:
RSVP TO: preselect@oa-ahdi.org

RuthAnne M. Darr, CMT, AHDI-F
President, Online Chapter of AHDI

Pati AR Howard, CMT, AHDI-F
President-Elect, Online Chapter of AHDI

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Apologies for the late notice on this one .. But I do hope that some of the students on these forums will RSVP to the email above so that I can meet you all too! I plan on attending the first time slot, and hopefully again at the second. The members of the OA-AHDI are an amazing bunch and I'd hate for anyone to miss out on the opportunities that can come from being around the right group of professionals!

I hope to "see" many of my fellow students and fellow OA members there!