AH 229 Medical Transcription - Cardiology

2 Semester Hour Credits

Minot State University - Bottineau is accredited by North Central Association

Schedule: Fall, Spring, and Summer.  This course is offered in 8-week sessions, three times during the year once per semester. 

Delivery Method:  Online. Students are not expected to come to the campus at any time.

Prerequisite Courses: AH 171, AH 134, PHRM 215, AH 222, AH 223

Instructor:  Allison Getzlaff; e-mail: allison.getzlaff@msub.nodak.edu

Textbook: Stedman’s Cardiology and Pulmonary Words

Other materials: These materials are also required if not previously purchased.

• CD with the transcription assessments/assignments

• USB Foot Pedal

• Headset compatible with student’s computer

• Medical Dictionary

• Pharmaceutical Word Book

• Stedman’s Pathology and Lab Medicine Words including Histology

• Stedman’s Abbreviations, Acronyms, & Symbols

• Stedman’s Equipment Words

• AHDI BOS 3rd Edition

Order by e-mail: bookcell@msub.nodak.edu

or Order online: https://epayment.ndus.nodak.edu/C22800_ustores/web/

 

Course Objectives:   It is expected that students will be able to:

• Apply proper English usage including proper grammar, punctuation, and style, and the use of correct spelling, and sentence structure.

• Accurately use grammar and style references for research.

• Apply correct medical transcription rules of style according to the AAMT Book of Style, 2nd Edition.

• Accurately use medical language and structure.

• Identify, pronounce, spell, define, and understand medical terminology related to human structure and function, general medicine and surgery, medical and surgical specialities, diagnostic and interventional procedures, laboratory and pathology medicine, and medications.

• Accurately transcribe a total of 360 minutes of actual physician dictation applying knowledge in English, medical knowledge, technology, healthcare documentation, and professional practice.

• Demonstrate the ability to proofread and correct a transcribed healthcare document.

• Identify and flag inconsistencies or discrepancies in the dictation.

• Understand the need for productivity and quality standards.

• Understand the importance of the need for continuing education and professional medical transcription certification.

• Understand the various types of dictation equipment and understand how to use this equipment.

• Understand and apply correct ergonomic habits.

Work Expectations:

Exams - Policies & Procedures:

Technology Required:  Students must have access to a computer with specific versions of Internet Explorer or Netscape. To see which versions are compatible please refer to our Technical Requirements page.

Register for this Course:

• Once students have completed the registration process and have paid the course fees, they will receive an e-mail that outlines steps for accessing the course.

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