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MEDC 1201: Medical Transcription for MOA
Effective date
May 2020
Department
Medical Office Assistant 15/16
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
This course focuses on proficiency in the transcription of medical specialty reports and introduces additional medical terminology relating to those specialties. Students learn how to access appropriate electronic medical resources and references to verify dictation.
This course is part of the full-time Medical Office Assistant Program
Credits
2.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
MEDC 1102, MEDC 1121, MEDC 1132, MEDC 1135, MEDC 1136, and MEDC 1140.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply proofreading and editing skills
- Demonstrate computer skills including medical and business computer applications (e.g. word processing, data management
- Transcribe medical reports utilizing a keyboarding speed at the level required by current professional standards
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 10
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 40
Total Hours: 50
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 40
Total Hours: 50
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, lab, group work and student presentations
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Production (transcription of reports by specified deadline) |
|
Assignments |
20 |
2 transcription reports at 10% each |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
15 |
Proofreading and editing |
|
Exam |
25 |
Midterm |
|
Exam |
30 |
Final |
Course topics
- 1. Pharmacology names and dosages 2. Dictated report transcription within specified deadlines using grammar, punctuation and formatting rules 3. Report proof reading and editing
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.