vcc.ca

MEDC 1216: Oncology Reports 

Effective date

September 2023 

Department

Medical Office Assistant 15/16 

School

Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business 
 




Description

Students accurately transcribe oncology reports 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

1.0 

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:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 25
Total Hours: 25
 

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 

20 

Transcription assignment 

Assignments 

20 

Transcription assignment 

Assignments 

25 

Transcription assignment 

Final Exam 

35 

Transcription final exam 

Course topics

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.
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