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Business Office Technology - Clinical Documentation

Clinical Documentation (BTEC 2230)

Total Credits: 5
Lecture Credits: 3.00
Lab Credits: 2.00

Description: In this course, you will learn dictation of medical transcription materials. You will key dictated medical reports while being introduced to body systems and medical procedures. You will also learn common scientific terms relevant to speech recognition technology. Topics covered include differences between front-end and back-end speech recognition technology. Productivity and quality issues. Implications of speech recognition technology in the future of the MT industry. Must be taken A-F.

Topical Outline:

Learning Outcomes:
1. 1. Transcribe medical reports using correct capitalization, numbering, punctuation, abbreviation, symbols, and metric measurement rules.
2. 2. Use medical reference material effectively to transcribe and edit dictated material
3. 3. Differentiate between front-end and back-end speech recognition technology
4. 4. Edit medical reports without changing the meaning of content dictated or the originator's style

Prerequisites: 

BTEC 2125