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MEDC 1250: Medical Documentation
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Medical Office Assistant 15/16
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
This foundational course introduces the basics of technical writing and the purpose, content, and format of medical reports and their style guidelines. Students practice proofreading and editing to produce professional-quality documents using word processing software. Medical transcription techniques, software, and equipment are introduced.
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:
- Prepare professional written communications for clients and members of the medical and health professional team
- Apply proofreading and editing skills
- Type and transcribe medical correspondence utilizing industry guidelines, and correct spelling and grammar
- Type and transcribe medical correspondence utilizing proficient keyboarding speed and accuracy
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 25
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 25
Total Hours: 50
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 25
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 |
5 |
Proofreading/editing and grammar exercises |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
Two proofreading and editing quizzes at 10% each |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Transcription of 3 reports at 10% each |
|
Exam |
40 |
2 transcription exams at 20% each |
|
other |
5 |
Completion of assigned reports by specific deadline |
Course topics
- Punctuation and grammar
- Proofreading and editing
- Formatting styles for memos, business letters, and other medical correspondence
- Formatting styles for medical reports
- Transcription equipment and technique
Learning resources
Computer lab, transcription software
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.