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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
HTEC D074A
Course Title (CB02)
Medical Transcription with Editing I
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2021
Course Description
This course focuses on the development of basic medical transcription skills for a facility using actual dictation from Gastroenterology and Dermatology specialties; along with the basic skills for speech recognition editing.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This course is part of a CTE program. It was developed based on the California Certifying Board for Medical Assistant's Accreditation Standards required for Health Technology training programs. This course belongs on the Associate's degree in Health Technologies. The medical transcription with a speech recognition editing course provides the student with an understanding of the creation and accuracy of Gastroenterology and Dermatology medical documentation.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Formerly Statement
(Formerly HTEC D074.)

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to CSU only

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
1.5
Maximum Credit Units
1.5

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours1.02.0
Laboratory Hours1.50.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
12.0
Laboratory
18.0
Total
30.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
24.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
24.0

Prerequisite(s)

HTEC D061.

Corequisite(s)

HTEC D101H

Advisory(ies)

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and visual aids

Discussion of assigned transcription

Discussion and problem solving performed in class

Quiz review performed in class

Transcription and terminology homework

Assignments

  1. Reading:
    1. Required readings from the text as preparation for application of concepts in Transcription of assigned dictations and editing.
    2. Assignments from text and supplemental sources in preparation for class discussion
  2. Writing:
    1. Assignments from student mastery manual including key terminology assessment, evaluation of performance, and critical thinking.
    2. Complete worksheets that include observations, results and critical analysis

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Quizzes-Objective/subjective quizzes that test comprehension of course material on a routine basis and help identify areas that may need extra attention. Evaluated using a rubric.
  2. Lab Activity-Practice and demonstration of transcription and editing designed to demonstrate critical thinking and to solve as required. Evaluated using a rubric.
  3. Comprehensive Final Examination-Transcription requiring the student to demonstrate their ability to transcribe and edit medical dictation using appropriate format, style, and medical terminology. Evaluated using a rubric.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • Headset
Essential College Facilities:
  • Computers, printers, transcription equipment

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Diehl, Marcy O. "Medical Transcription: Techniques and Procedures." 7th Edition, Elsevier, 2012.
Hamilton, Byron, "Electronic Health Records", 3rd Edition, McGraw Hill, 2013.

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
Chabner, Davi-Ellen. "The Language of Medicine". Philadelphia, PA: W. B. Saunders Co., 10th Edition, 2013.
AHDI, "The Book Of Style" Modesto, CA: AHDI, 3rd Edition, 2005

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Define terms relevant to medical transcription
  • Identify the medical references available for medical transcription
  • Demonstrate gastroenterology and dermatology transcription and editing of medical dictation to provide a permanent record of patient care.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the medicolegal implications and responsibilities related to the transcription of patient records to protect the patient and the medical facility.
  • Compare and review policies and procedures related to medicolegal matters.
  • Compare and contrast policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the medical transcription department
  • Demonstrate job-related knowledge and skills to improve performance and adjust to change
  • Evaluate interpersonal skills effectively to build and maintain cooperative working relationships
  • Recognize medical transcription and editing alternative perspectives of the delivery of health care with regard to gender, persons of different cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities.

CSLOs

  • Demonstrate knowledge of medical documentation, transcription, and editing skills.

Outline

  1. Define terms relevant to medical transcription
    1. Define the right of privacy
    2. Differentiate between retention of records
  2. Identify the medical references available for medical transcription
    1. Compare resources for medical specialties, terminology, and pharmaceutical words
    2. Locate reference books that contain antonyms, eponyms, homonyms, synonyms
    3. Identify style guide for medical transcription
  3. Demonstrate gastroenterology and dermatology transcription and editing of medical dictation to provide a permanent record of patient care.
    1. Demonstrate the application of knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and English language rules to the transcription and editing of medical dictation from originators with various diverse backgrounds.
    2. Recognize, interpret, and evaluate inconsistencies, discrepancies, and inaccuracies in medical dictation
    3. Demonstrate clarification of dictation seeking assistance if necessary
    4. Illustrate formats of reports according to guidelines
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of the medicolegal implications and responsibilities related to the transcription of patient records to protect the patient and the medical facility.
    1. Identifies discrepancies in dictation and patient records.
    2. Recognize report problems and errors
  5. Compare and review policies and procedures related to medicolegal matters.
    1. Evaluate the confidentiality and patient's rights policy.
    2. Assess the medical records and release of information policies.
    3. List and explain medical transcription equipment
  6. Compare and contrast policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the medical transcription department
    1. Compare and contrast the policies, procedures, and priorities of a medical transcription department
    2. Analyze and prioritize transcription cassettes to accommodate schedule
  7. Demonstrate job-related knowledge and skills to improve performance and adjust to change
    1. Demonstrate trends and developments in medicine, English usage, technology, and transcription practices and demonstrate these topics to group
    2. Compose new and revised terminology definitions, styles, and practices for reference
    3. Analyze and select books, publications, and other reference materials
  8. Evaluate interpersonal skills effectively to build and maintain cooperative working relationships
    1. Organize a positive and cooperative manner with manager and coworkers
    2. Compare and contrast group efforts in medical transcription
    3. Prepare and handle difficult and sensitive situations tactfully
  9. Recognize medical transcription and editing alternative perspectives of the delivery of health care with regard to gender, persons of different cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities.
    1. Identify cultural differences
    2. Compare gender differences
    3. Describe various techniques for working with co-workers with disabilities
    4. Compare various techniques for working with patients with disabilities

Lab Topics

  1. Speech recognition editing
  2. Medical references available for medical transcription
  3. Retention of records
  4. Style guides for Medical Transcription
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