Description:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to transcribe medical reports using proper formats and transcription rules. These reports concern in-patients with a specific medical problem. Reports include history and physical examinations, radiology reports, operative reports, pathology reports, requests for consultation, death summaries, discharge summaries and autopsy reports. Students should be able to spell, define, pronounce and use medical terms in proper context and be able to use medical reference books. 3 hrs./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. Explore medical transcription job standards and opportunities.
2. Select and use appropriate general and specialty reference materials.
3. Transcribe authentic medical dictation requiring concentration and listening skill.
4. Edit medical reports to conform to AAMT style guidelines.
5. Proofread and correct transcripts to produce error-free documents.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Examine the overall medical environment.
   A. Types of careers in medical transcription field.
   B. Future opportunities in medical transcription field.

II. Explain why the medical transcriptionist is a multi-skilled
professional.
   A. Study the job expectations in the industry
   B. Study the performance standards required by industry.

III. Evaluate careers in medical transcription.
   A. Personal aptitude and attributes for medical transcription.
   B. Assess your readiness for career for medical transcription.

IV. Transcribe reports.
   A. Describe the purpose of common types of reports
   B. Describe the information contained in common types of reports.

V. Explain importance of records.
   A. Explore the issues and importance of record confidentiality.
   B. Discuss the issues involved in the release of information.

VI. Use correct terms according to the context and purpose of dictation in
the following areas:
   A. Dermatology
   B. Ophthalmology
   C. Otorhinolaryngology
   D. Pulmonology
   E. Cardiology
   F. Gastroenterology
   G. Urology and nephrology
   H. Orthopedics
   I. Neurology
   J. Hematology-oncology
   K. Immunology

VII. Key documents of varying complexity and format in the following
areas:
   A. Dermatology
   B. Ophthalmology
   C. Otorhinolaryngology
   D. Pulmonology
   E. Cardiology
   F. Gastroenterology
   G. Urology and nephrology
   H. Orthopedics
   I. Neurology
   J. Hematology-oncology
   K. Immunology

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

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

Proofreading and Language Exercises    120 pts.    40%
Report Transcriptions                 1200 pts.    60%
   Total                                          100%   

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

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.