Description:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to develop keyboarding speed and accuracy in medical formats. The student should also be able to improve keyboard skills by completing drills and activities pertaining to the transcription of medical reports. 1 hr. lecture/wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Develop medical keyboarding speed proficiency.
2. Reduce medical keyboarding error ratio through individualized practice.
3. Establish medical keyboarding speed and accuracy goals.
4. Format medical documents correctly using appropriate grammar and punctuation.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Medical Documents
   A. Format letters, memos, reports, meeting agendas and minutes dealing
with medical office material within a required timeframe.
   B. Format medical documents, such as chart notes, history/physical exam
summaries, assessment and referral reports within a required timeframe.
   C. Apply correct punctuation and grammar to medical documents.
   D. Use proofreaders’ marks correctly.

II. Timed Writings
   A. Demonstrate timed writing speed and accuracy by completing timed
tests.
   B. Record and print timed writing reports.

III. Skillbuilding
   A. Demonstrate skill by completing diagnostic, progressive, and paced
practice writings.
   B. Build speed and accuracy by completing supplementary timings.
   C. Measure skill development progress at regular intervals throughout
the course.
   D. Record and print skillbuilding reports.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

   Timed Writings      35% of grade   
   Tests               15% of grade   
   Medical Documents   50% of grade   
     Total            100%

   Grading Criteria:
   90 - 100% = A
   80 -  89% = B
   70 -  79% = C
   60 -  69% = D
    0 -  59% = F

Upon entry to this course each student’s keyboarding skill level will be
measured. The student and instructor will determine the progress and
outcomes to be measured throughout the course and establish and set
appropriate goals.

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.