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MEDC 1133: Electronic File Management
Effective date
January 2015
Department
Medical Office Assistant 15/16
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
This foundational course introduces students to the basic windows interface and word processing. Students become proficient in the use of drop down menus, tool bars and keyboard shortcuts in formatting medical reports according to established guidelines set out by employers. Students also develop competency in using Windows Explorer to design and maintain an electronic filing system: creating, saving, moving and copying documents, folders and subfolders .
This course is part of the full-time Medical Transcriptionist Programs.
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:
- Decribe an electronic filing system
- Manage a filing system
- Describe the features of Word
- Apply formatting and editing features
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 40
Total Hours: 40
Total Hours: 40
Instructional Strategies
Classroom instruction will provide a varietyof learning methods including discussions, lectures, demonstrations, and simulated excercises. To achieve the highest level of success students will be required to participate in activities and be in attendance. Minimum attendance for successful completion of this course is 90%.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Electronic Filing System |
|
Assignments |
5 |
Quick Reference Chart |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Resume and Cover Letter |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Personal Dictionary |
|
Assignments |
65 |
Timely/accurate completion of exercises |
Course topics
- Electronic filing systems
- Management of filing systems
- Features of Word
- Formatting features
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.