Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

Syllabus: AH222 - Medical Transcription I Instructor Information Wyatt Gage wyatt.k.gage@dakotacollege.edu >Course Requirements  Medical Terminology (AH 171)  Medical Disorders (AH 134)  Introduction to Pharmacology (PHRM 215)  Proficiency in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.  Keyboarding skills of 50 words per minute.  Basic computer skills. Course Objectives and Expectations  Transcribe medical reports without critical patient care errors. Develop speed and accuracy in transcribing medical reports.  Utilize reference materials and other resources efficiently and faithfully.  Learn and use editing and proofreading techniques.  Recognize and use various report formats.  Learn and apply the AHDI Rules of Style in transcribed reports.  Produce accurate and error-free documents. Students are expected to submit all weekly assignments and quizzes. All chapters will be completed in the order presented. Students may work ahead but once a due date has passed, the quizzes are no longer accessible and the transcription assignments are worth only half credit. A final grade will be based on the quizzes, weekly transcription assignments, and final exam. A computer, headset, and foot pedal are required for completion of weekly assignments. Printer access is also very helpful. Required textbooks and materials  Medical Transcription Fundamentals and Practice 4th Edition (ISBN: 978-0-13-298814-8)  Pharmaceutical drug reference  Medical Dictionary: Stedman's or Dorland's preferred. Taber's acceptable.  USB Foot Pedal