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MEDC 1121: Medical Speed & Accuracy 1
Effective date
May 2027
Department
Medical Office Assistant 15/16
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course gives students the opportunity to develop their keyboarding skills. Students develop keyboarding speed and accuracy by means of selected timed writings and drills on a computer. Students identify areas for improvement and develop corrective practices.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a minimum keyboarding speed of 40 net words per minute on a 5-minute test with 5 errors or fewer
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Successfully complete a keyboarding speed test - 40 net words per minute on a five minute test with five or errors or fewer.
Hours
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 50
Total Hours: 50
Total Hours: 50
Instructional Strategies
Instructional activities include classroom and lab activities, discussions and demonstrations
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
30 |
Five-Minute Timings |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
Skill Development Paragraphs |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
25 |
Five-Minute Honour Rolls |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
25 |
Speed & Accuracy Studies |
Course topics
- Five-Minute Timings
- Skill Development Paragraphs
- Honour Roll Timings
- Accuracy & Speed Study Drills
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.