Medical Transcription (MEDC 1134)
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.
This course is part of the full-time Medical Transcriptionist Programs.
Course code: MEDC 1134
Credits: 3.0
Tuition: $0
Length: 60.0 hours
Course outline:
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- 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
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
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