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MEDC 1245: Medical Transcription Practicum
Effective date
September 2023
Department
Medical Office Assistant 15/16
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
This course is designed to provide work experience in an authentic workplace setting. Students are placed in an established medical office or private transcription agency so they may continue developing their professional competencies. The practicum gives them the opportunity to learn from sector professionals and deepen their understanding of the field of medical transcription within the larger healthcare context.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
MEDC 1110, MEDC 1120, MEDC 1121, MEDC 1130, MEDC 1131, MEDC 1132, MEDC 1134, MEDC 1212, MEDC 1213, MEDC 1215, MEDC 1216, MEDC 1219, MEDC 1240, MEDC 1242, MEDC 1246.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Accurately and efficiently transcribe medical reports
- Effectively use hard and electronic resources to perform medical transcription duties
- Demonstrate excellent proofreading and editing skills
- Demonstrate strong oral and written English communication skills
- Demonstrate excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills
- Competently and effectively operate medical transcription equipment and relevant software
- Demonstrate proficiency in computer and keyboarding skills
- Display confidence, initiative and critical thinking performing transcription and editing duties
- Maintain high professional standards of integrity and confidentiality
- Work effectively as team members
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 90
Total Hours: 90
Total Hours: 90
Instructional Strategies
Instructional activities include mentoring, hands-on experience and reflective practice.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Practicum |
S |
Instructor observations during site visit, and performance assessment by practicum host |
Course topics
- Transcription software use
- Client profile analysis
- Specialty transcription
- Feedback application, consolidation of knowledge and skills
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.