Master Basic Typing
Knowing how to type well is the basic of all modern jobs, especially in the medical field.
30 minutes to complete
Take Typing Lessons
The staff expects that you’re able to type proficiently. Healthcare professionals routinely document patient information, record medical histories, input treatment plans, and communicate critical data.
⌨️ Typing skills directly impact the speed and accuracy of entering this vital information into electronic health records (EHRs) and other digital systems. Efficient typing not only saves time but also ensures accuracy in conveying patient details.
DOs | DON’Ts |
Type with all 10 fingers to maximize speed and accuracy. | Type with 2 fingers that slows you down and cause fatigue (also makes you look like a typing amateur). |
Practice typing without looking at the keyboard to be even speedier. | Rely on looking at each key when typing which slows you down even more. |
💯 Test your typing skills with this 1:00 test.
You’re all set if you meet these factors:
- Speed: reach around 40-60 words-per-minutes (WPM) to meet the average. If you can, aim for 80-100 WPM to be proficient!
- Accuracy: make minimal errors to meet the average of 95-98% accuracy rate. To be proficient, aim for 98-99%!
👉 If you still need practice, start here!
Once you feel confident, test your skills again!