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MEDC 1134: Medical Transcription
Effective date
January 2015
Department
Medical Office Assistant 15/16
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
This foundational course introduces the purpose and content of medical reports, medical report formats, style guidelines and medical transcription rules. Students learn how to effectively access electronic and hard copies of medical resources to verify dictation. Grammar, phonetics and proofreading are also emphasized in this course .
This course is part of the full-time Medical Transcriptionist Programs.
Credits
3.0
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:
- Operate transcription equipment
- Utilize the principles of phonetics to interpret and transcribe dictation in various dialects
- Utilize correct pharmacological names and dosages
- Apply correct grammar and punctuation as defined by the Association for Healthcare Documents Integrity
- Transcribe dictated reports within specified deadlines
- Proofread and edit transcribed reports without altering intended meaning or dictator's style
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 60
Total Hours: 60
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
Classroom instruction will provide a variety of learning methods including discussions, lectures, demonstrations, and transcription exercises.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10 |
Written phonetics quiz |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
Proofreading and editing quizzes (2 quizzes - 10% each) |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Transcription assignments (2 assignments - 10% each) |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Transcription assignment |
|
Assignments |
5 |
Timely completion of all assigned reports |
|
Exam |
30 |
Transcription exam |
Course topics
- Operation of Transcription Equipment
- Principles of phonetics
- Interpretation and transcription of dictation in various dialects
- Pharmacological names and dosages
- Grammar and punctuation used by the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI)
- Meeting deadlines
- Proofreading and editing transcribed reports, while maintaining the intended meaning and dictator's style
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.