OFAD 252 - Medical Transcription

3 Credit(s).

Teaches students how to transcribe medical health documentation such as patient histories, operative notes, and discharge summaries from dictation delivered via digital input. Students apply medical terminology, acronyms, abbreviations, and general medical nomenclature to transcribe medical reports. Students also apply proofreading skills to identify inconsistencies, errors, and missing information in transcribed documents that could compromise patient care. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.

Prerequisite(s): OFAD 250 with a “C” or better