Medical Transcription for MOA

Course code MEDC 1201

Credit 2.0

Length 50.0 hours

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This course focuses on proficiency in the transcription of medical specialty reports and introduces additional medical terminology relating to those specialties. Students learn how to access appropriate electronic medical resources and references to verify dictation.

This course is part of the full-time Medical Office Assistant Program

Prerequisites

MEDC 1102, MEDC 1121, MEDC 1132, MEDC 1135, MEDC 1136, and MEDC 1140.

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • 1. Pharmacology names and dosages 2. Dictated report transcription within specified deadlines using grammar, punctuation and formatting rules 3. Report proof reading and editing

Course schedules

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How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.