Medical Transcription + Medical Terminology
GES 122 -- 300 hours
Course Objectives
- Display a working knowledge of Medical Terminology.
- Describe the importance of the confidential nature of medical reports.
- Describe the content and purpose of the medical reports used.
- Transcribe medical reports using correct report format.
- Transcribe medical reports using correct capitalization, number, punctuation, abbreviation, symbols, and metric measurement rules
- Spell correctly the English and medical terms in addition to the abbreviations, either by memory or by using a dictionary/reference book.
- Define the medical terms and abbreviations presented, either by memory or by using a dictionary/reference book.
- Identify and/or define the knowledge, skills, abilities, and responsibilities required of medical transcriptionists.
- Understand networking through the professional organization as well as career opportunities.
Upon successful completion of the Medical Transcription + Medical Terminology program, the student will be able to accomplish the following.