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| Credits: |
3 (1/2/0) |
| Description: |
This course covers the transcription of basic health care dictation, incorporating skills in the English language, technology, medical knowledge, proofreading, editing and research, while meeting progressively demanding accuracy standards. |
| Prerequisites: |
(None) |
| Corequisites: |
HLTH1116 AND ADMM1110 |
| Competencies: |
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Operate designated equipment for medical transcription, demonstrating good ergonomic habits.
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Accurately transcribe commonly dictated reports from a variety of medical specialties using appropriate formats.
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Use language skills and medical knowledge to appropriately edit, revise and clarify while transcribing dictation without altering the meaning of the dictation or changing the author's style.
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Recognize, evaluate and interpret inconsistencies, discrepancies and inaccuracies in medical dictation.
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Evaluate the accuracy of transcribed health care records on computer screen and/or hard copy.
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Recognize situations requiring assistance from supervisor, co-worker or originator in order to understand dictation and transcribe reports.
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Analyze and provide solutions to common ergonomic problems in the medical transcription work environment.
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Identify and use appropriate references while transcribing, proofreading, editing and revising.
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Display professional work habits.
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Display compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) confidentiality guidelines.
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| MnTC goal areas: |
(N/A) |
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