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MEDC 1215: Discharge Summaries
Effective date
September 2023
Department
Medical Office Assistant 15/16
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
Students will learn to accurately transcribe discharge summaries of various specialties using industry standard transcription guidelines, medical abbreviations, drug names, medical terminology and reference materials. Students also proofread reports generated by voice recognition software, editing for accuracy. Medical transcription and editing guidelines are emphasized as well as familiarization with eponyms and homonyms, nouns and adjectives, and singular and plural endings.
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:
- Transcribe a minimum of 200 minutes of dictated discharge summaries from a variety of medical specialties
- Proofread and edit transcribed reports without altering intended meaning or dictator's style
- Evaluate reference tools for prompt and efficient verification of unfamiliar medical and English terms
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 50
Total Hours: 50
Total Hours: 50
Instructional Strategies
Classroom instruction will provide a variety of learning methods including discussions, demonstrations, and simulated exercises.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
30 |
2 Transcription assignments |
|
Midterm Exam |
25 |
Transcription midterm exam |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Proofreading and editing assignment |
|
final |
30 |
Transcription final exam |
Course topics
- Dermatology
- Ophthalmology
- Neurology/Psychiatry
- Pulmonology
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Orthopedics
- ENT
- Cardiology
- Gastroenterology
- Urology
Learning resources
Textbooks, software and computer equipment as outlined by the program.
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.