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PELLISSIPPI STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE |
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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION |
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Class Hours: 3.0 |
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Credit Hours: 3.0 |
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Laboratory Hours: 0.0 |
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Revised: Fall 09 |
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NOTE: This course is not
designed for transfer credit. |
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Catalog Course
Description: |
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Transcription
of medical communications from voice dictation using digital transcription
software. Terminology and document formats are emphasized. |
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Entry Level Standards: |
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Students should
be able to read, write, and spell at the college level. It is recommended
that students have a typing speed of 40 WPM minimum as evidenced on a
5-minuted timed writing test. |
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Prerequisites: |
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OST 1005 and OST 1105 and
OST 2920 |
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Textbook(s) and Other
Course Materials: |
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Recommended:
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I. Week/Unit/Topic
Basis: |
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Week |
Topic |
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Course Introduction Chapter 1: The World of Medical Transcription Appendix B: Medical Transcriptionist Job Search |
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Chapter 2: Medical Terminology Review Chapter 3: Perfecting Your Editing Skills |
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3 |
Chapter 4: Dermatology |
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Chapter 5: Ophthalmology |
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Chapter 6: Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) |
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Chapter 7: Pulmonology |
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Chapter 8: Cardiology |
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Chapter 9: Gastroenterology |
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9 |
Chapter 10: Obstetrics and
Gynecology |
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Chapter 11: Urology and Nephrology |
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Chapter 12: Orthopedics |
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Chapter 13: Neurology |
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Chapter 14: Hematology - Oncology |
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Chapter 15: Immunology |
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15 |
Final Exam |
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II. Course Objectives*: |
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A. |
Demonstrate a general
knowledge of and the ability to operate designated dictation, transcription,
and word processing equipment. I, III |
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B. |
Transcribe medical
dictation to provide a permanent record of patient care. II, VIII |
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Demonstrate the ability to use
English grammar, spelling, medical terminology, style references, and other
resources in a medical setting applying the AAMT guidelines. IV, X |
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*Roman numerals after
course objectives reference goals of the OST program. |
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III. Instructional
Processes*: |
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Students will: |
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Research the Internet to
find the latest technologies used in medical fields and to relate this to
medical terminology employed in the Health Care environment. Technological
Literacy Outcome |
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Access Pellissippi State
User Account to find library resources pertaining to the specific medical
applications, and evaluate these resources with particular reference to the
terminology used. Technological Literacy Outcome |
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Use independently gathered
material and presentation skills to review specific medical specialty topics
with special emphasis on the terminology used, the tests ordered, the abbreviations
employed, and the medical diagnoses most frequently employed for that
specialty. Communication Outcome, Technological Literacy Outcome |
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Use E-mail to communicate
with your instructor and other www-classmates to discuss and resolve
transcription issues. Active Learning
Strategies |
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Learn to use a
computer software package to practice correct spelling, usage, and
definitions for medical terminology. Technological Literacy Outcome |
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*Strategies
and outcomes listed after instructional processes reference TBR’s goals for
strengthening general education knowledge and skills, connecting coursework
to experiences beyond the classroom, and encouraging students to take active
and responsible roles in the educational process. |
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IV. Expectations for Student Performance*: |
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Upon
successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: |
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Identify
and use properly the different parts of machine transcription equipment. (A,
B) |
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Describe
the difference between a centralized and decentralized system of
transcription equipment. A |
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Optimize the use of a
digital transcriber by changing the speed and/or pitch of the dictation to
better understand difficult dictation (fast, foreign accents, background
noise). (A, B) |
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Display
the proper listening techniques for both transcription and dictation. (A, B) |
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Operate
machine transcription equipment properly by keying continuously while
listening in thought units. (A, B) |
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Apply
knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology to the transcription
and proofreading of medical dictation from originators with various accents,
dialects, and dictation styles. (B, C) |
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Recognize,
interpret, and evaluate inconsistencies, discrepancies, and inaccuracies in
medical dictation, and appropriately edit, revise, and clarify them without
altering the meaning of the dictation or changing the dictator's style. (B,
C) |
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Clarify
dictation which is unclear or incomplete, seeking assistance as necessary. (B,
C) |
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Identify
and use properly medical reference materials that are available to
transcribers to facilitate the accuracy, clarity, and completeness of
reports. (B, C) |
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Refer
to reference texts, if necessary, to use correct punctuation marks and
capitalization rules in transcription. (B, C) |
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Refer
to reference texts, if necessary, to properly construct sentences using complete
sentences, subject-verb agreement, and proper tense. (B, C) |
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Identify
and properly spell medical vocabulary used in different medical practices. (B,
C) |
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Identify
and correctly use the rules of word division. (B, C) |
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Locate specific Internet
sites to help medical transcribers answer questions about medical terms. (C) |
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Use the AHDI online information site to
solve problems identifying the correct use and spelling of medical terms. (C) |
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*Letters
after performance expectations reference the course objectives listed above. |
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V. Evaluation: |
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A.
Testing Procedures: 50% of grade |
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1. Two timed chapter transcription tests:
15% each 2. Timed transcription final exam: 20% Because productivity in the medical
environment is based on two criteria: quantity of work and quality of work,
the student will be graded for both speed and accuracy of transcripts. |
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B.
Laboratory Expectations: |
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N/A |
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C.
Field Work: |
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N/A |
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D.
Other Evaluation Methods: |
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A. Homework: 10% B. Terminology/grammar/punctuation quizzes:
20% C. Transcription of medical reports: 20% Transcripts will be graded
on completion and grammar, punctuation, medical document style, spelling,
word division, medical correctness and other language arts skills as they
relate to medical transcription. |
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E.
Grading Scale: |
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A |
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VI. Policies: |
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A.
Attendance Policy: |
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Pellissippi State Technical
Community College expects students to attend all scheduled instructional activities.
As a minimum, students in all courses must be present for at least 75 percent
of their scheduled class and laboratory meetings in order to receive credit
for the course. [NOTE: No differentiation is noted for excused/unexcused
absences. These will be treated as an absence.] (Pellissippi
State Online Catalog)
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B.
Academic Dishonesty: |
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Plagiarism,
cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. Students guilty
of academic misconduct, either directly or indirectly through participation
or assistance, are immediately responsible to the instructor of the class. In
addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions which may be imposed
through the regular Pellissippi State procedures as a result of academic
misconduct, the instructor has the authority to assign an F or a zero for the
exercise or examination or to assign an F in the course. (Pellissippi State Online Catalog) |
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C.
Accommodations for disabilities: |
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Students who need accommodations because of a disability, have
emergency medical information to share, or need special arrangements in case
the building must be evacuated should inform the instructor immediately,
privately after class or in her or his office. Students must present a
current accommodation plan from a staff member in Services for Students with
Disabilities (SSWD) in order to receive accommodations in this course.
Services for Students with Disabilities may be contacted by going to Goins
134 or 126 or by phone: 694-6751(Voice/TTY) or 539-7153. More information is
available at www.pstcc.edu/departments/swd/. |
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D.
Other Policies: |
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In order for grades to be calculated, all
assigned work must be submitted in a timely fashion. Assigned work must be
turned in by date designated. Students must have a valid photo ID to be presented on demand to
gain access to PSTCC facilities. Computer Usage Guidelines: College-owned or operated computing resources are provided for
use by students of Pellissippi State. All students are responsible for the
usage of Pellissippi State’s computing resources in an effective, efficient,
ethical and lawful manner. (Pellissippi
State Online Catalog) |
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