OST 1611C - Medical Transcription I

3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: Placement at the college level or completion of required developmental courses in reading and writing.
Corequisites: HSC 1531
AA Elective: No
This class provides a study of grammar and punctuation as it relates to medical language, use of medical terminology, and creation of accurate healthcare documentation in accordance with the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity Book of Style (AHDI) guidelines. Students transcribe medical dictation in a variety of specialties, use proper style and methodology, and increase accuracy and speed. Specialties covered include orthopedics, cardiology, neurology, psychology, and gastroenterology. Students are encouraged to become members of AHDI.

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