Fall 2018 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