General Information

• Name: Medical Transcription II
• Discipline: Health Information Technology (HIT)
• Units (Credits): 3
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Nursing and Allied Health

Prerequisites and Recommended Courses

• Prerequisites: HIT 118, HIT 120 and permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division.

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Teaches intermediate medical transcription skills.

Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

II: Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to know the following:

• • Apply knowledge of medical terminology, English grammar, punctuation, and spelling rules to the transcription of medical dictation from physicians with various ethnic backgrounds.
• • Transcribe accurately dictation from 18 medical specialties.
• • Transcribe correctly letters, information for a white paper, progress notes from a clinic setting, and other medical reports.
• • Transcribe correctly letters, information for a white paper, progress notes from a clinic setting, and other medical reports.
• • Proofread and edit reports meticulously
• • Identify and evaluate inconsistencies and/or inaccuracies in dictation, and edit and revise them accurately while retaining the meaning of dictation.
• • Identify and appropriately mark items that require the supervisor's and/or dictator's attention.
• • Research and/or verify patient information for accuracy.
• • Apply research skills to appropriate situations.
• • Use appropriate reference materials efficiently for accurate completion of reports.
• • Apply pertinent medicolegal policies and procedures when necessary in the transcription process.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

Linkage of Course to Educational Program Mission Outcomes.

MISSION - This course is to provide employment-related knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a chosen field of study.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES - Students who complete programs in occupational areas are expected to demonstrate that they:

Know
• The subject matter appropriate to the emphasis of the degree.

Are Able To
• Acquire skills and perform tasks necessary for employment or career enhancement.
• Present themselves effectively to a potential employer.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills appropriate resources to remain current in the chosen occupational field.

Have Developed
• An appreciation of the importance of social, ethical, legal and diversity issues.