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Catalog/Handbook 2016-2017 
    
Catalog/Handbook 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

OST 1611C - Introduction to Healthcare Documentation


2 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): HIM 1000
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 Book of Style for Medical Transcription, 3rd Edition, 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 the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI).



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