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Beginning Medical Transcription

Description

This is a beginning medical transcription course designed to provide students with a working knowledge of transcription of medical reports. Transcription is taking the spoken word and turning it into a written document. Case studies are provided so that the student will gain knowledge in the transcribing of various medical reports. Medical reports will be transcribed from ten individual case studies, each of which concerns an inpatient with a specific medical problem. There are between four and eight reports within each case study. Students will be involved in the care of the patient from the date of admission through the date of discharge.
Students must complete specified prerequisites. (MUST HAVE successfully completed: Medical Terminology (LO-HLTH8007), Medical Keyboarding (LA-CSCM4333), Transcription Styles & Practices (LO-HLTH8153), Transcription Fundamentals (LO-HLTH8154), Writing Grammatically (AL-ENL0011) (or Communications 2: CM-ENG1500). Typing speed of at least 30 wpm, Familiarity with a Word Processing package (MS Word, WordPerfect, KeyPro software), Good punctuation and grammar skills. Instructor will be checking with students re: prerequisites and will refer those without, to registering college coordinator.)    

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.

Overview

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  • Institution: Seneca Polytechnic
  • Level: College
  • Language: English
  • Course Code: SST853
  • Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance

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