Credits:
3
Online
Prerequisites note:
Must have successfully completed: Medical Keyboarding (OEL619), Medical Terminology (OEL306), Communications I (OEL335). Medical Transcription Styles and Practices (OEL745) may be taken concurrently with the Medical Transcription Fundamentals course. Word processing skills and computer knowledge.
This course will enhance the learning achieved in previous and prerequisite courses for medical transcription that students need to enter the field with confidence. Students will experience a practical and effective approach, with follow-up questions in each chapter to promote class discussion and exercises designed to reinforce concepts and procedures. Students will have a conceptual and practical understanding of general medical terms and various medical specialties in a way that is easy to remember. Detailed transcription tips throughout the course will offer useful information and hints, and there is a CD-ROM that includes 10 hours of actual dictation, sample reports, and other data needed to prepare the documents discussed in the text.
Software:
See Notes.
Note:
233 MHz Pentium II or higher processor; 32 MB RAM (64 MB required for Windows 2000); Hard disk with 40 MB free; Windows 95, 98, Me, XP, 2000 (or a more recent version); CD-ROM drive; SoundBlaster compatible sound card and speakers; 800 x 400 monitor capable of displaying 256 color; Express Scribe (is a free download)
Dates:
January 14, 2025 - April 22, 2025
Fees:
$385.82