Associate of Applied Science in Medical Transcription

100/200 LEVEL: COMMUNICATION COURSE (5  Credits)

100/200 LEVEL: MATHEMATICS COURSE (5 Credits)

200 LEVEL: COMMUNICATION COURSE (5 Credits)

HS 100: INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH SCIENCE (5 Credits)

In this required introductory course, students will identify current issues in health science and how they relate to chosen health science professions. Educational and credentialing requirements will be defined for health science occupations. Students will create a personal education plan, choosing appropriate electives and identifying specific career optionsbased on personal goals and research of the profession. Professional traits and skills for success in the field will be explored as well as discussion of roles and responsibilities of selected health professionals.

HS 101: MEDICAL LAW AND BIOETHICS (5 Credits)

This course emphasizes the basic principles and applications of law, ethics, and bioethics as they relate to the medical arena. It covers legal terms, consent, contracts, physician/patient relationships, professional liability, and various medical issues. Through lectures, class discussions, case studies, and library research, students acquire knowledge of the importance of their professional, legal, and ethical responsibilities.

HS 111: MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (5 Credits)

This course provides a logical understanding of the language of medicine. Basic prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and rules for taking a singular term and making it plural are studied, along with word analysis, word building, spelling, and pronunciation. These principles are applied to study the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscle/joints, blood and lymphatic, nervous, respiratory, and cardiovascular. Each body system is reviewed with anatomy and physiology; diagnostic, lab, and surgical procedures; as well as pharmacology for interest and knowledge.

HS 115: SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS (3 Credits)

This course introduces and provides basic practice in the three most commonly used applications in health care: word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation. Emphasis is placed on the utilization of these programs in a health care environment and by health care professionals.

HS 120: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (5 Credits)

This course is an integrated study of the human body. The focus is on understanding the interrelated nature of the systems of the body. This includes the concept of homeostasis as well as the relationship between structure and function. This course encompasses the anatomy of selected systems as well as the physiology and terminology as applied to the body. The course presents the chemical basis of life and provides a basic understanding of cells, cellular metabolism, and tissue composition and functions. The course also includes the study of the structures and functions of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, and senses.

HS 130: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (5 Credits)

This course is the continuation of integrated study of the human body. This course encompasses the anatomy of selected systems as well as the physiology and terminology as applied to the body. The course also includes the study of the structures and functions of the following systems: circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive.

HS 200: DISEASES OF THE HUMAN BODY (5 Credits)

Studies include the most common diseases of bodily systems, including disease etiology, symptoms, diagnostic tests, therapeutic methods, and disease prognosis. Students also study alternative treatments and pain management.

MR 105: KEYBOARDING I-FUNDAMENTALS (2 Credits)

This course is an introduction to the study of keyboarding and language arts activities. The students learn hand position and typing acuity, including building straight-copy skills and number-typing skills, as well as document processing skills and language arts skills. The course concentrates on principles of learning, especially those related to the acquisition of psychomotor skills, and typing speed and acuity.

MR 110: KEYBOARDING II-ADVANCED TECHNIQUES (3 Credits)

This keyboarding course emphasizes advanced formatting features used in business and medical documents, as well as speed and accuracy development. Advanced keyboarding skills are critical for medical transcriptionists and valuable for other medical professionals. These skills are especially important when learning to type by touch, as they directly determine speed and accuracy.

MR 160: PHARMACOLOGY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE (5 Credits)

This course focuses on the broad field of pharmacology. Students study drug classes with an emphasis on the most commonly prescribed drugs including their indication, mechanism of action, and doses. Methods and routes of administration are explored. The course also covers diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures for common diseases. The identification of normal laboratory values and how to select and interpret an appropriate reference source are also included.

MR 250: MEDICAL RECORDS TRANSCRIPTION I (5 Credits)

Medical Records Transcription I offers students the opportunity to begin transcribing basic health care documents from dictation and integrates the application of English language skills, medical terminology, proofreading, editing, research, and technology. Accuracy rates and productivity standards consistent with beginning transcription will be adhered to in this course.

MR 260: MEDICAL RECORDS TRANSCRIPTION II (5 Credits)

Medical Records Transcription II builds on students' previous mastery of basic health care dictation by advancing the knowledge base to the intermediate skill level of dictation, proofreading, and editing. Utilizing resource materials and industry-specific software and equipment, students will meet increasingly demanding accuracy and productivity standards.

MR 270: MEDICAL RECORDS TRANSCRIPTION III (5 Credits)

This course builds on students' mastery of intermediate health care dictation. Using industry-specific software and equipment, students progress in their knowledge of proper format, grammar, and punctuation as well as refine proofreading and editing skills. Students transcribe a variety of advanced difficulty specialty reports by health care providers with and without accents, and increase their familiarity with industry reference materials. Students implement realistic productivity and accuracy standards via a multistep approach of quality control, turn-around time, and records management.

MR 275: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS (2 Credits)

This course encompasses the development of professional skills in the medical transcription work environment. Topics include ethics as they relate to medical transcription, components of increased job performance, credentialing, career opportunities, and continuing education.

MR 290: MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION PRACTICUM (5 Credits)

This course provides students with a simulated practicum experience to prepare for work in the field of medical transcription. Students will experience life as a medical transcriptionist working from home and dealing with a variety of specialties, accents, and turnaround times.

OPEN ELECTIVES (10 Credits)