OFCR1331 Medical Document Processing
This course introduces the student to scribing of medical reports. Emphasis will be placed on the use of reference material, report formats, and proofreading. The student will create office notes, procedural notes, consultative and emergency service medical reports, history and physicals, operative notes, discharge summaries, and patient correspondence.
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Scribe medical documents by work type
Scribe medical documents by medical specialty
Improve keyboarding accuracy
Use correct medical terminology
Use correct medical abbreviations, symbols and lab values
Demonstrate understanding of health information professional standards/issues
Incorporate correct grammar, punctuation and proper English mechanics
Demonstrate research skills using the Internet and reference books
Proofread medical documents
Edit medical documents
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is availableat the
bookstore.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Disability Services assists students with disabilities who need accommodations to access programs, services and college activities. If this applies to you, please contact the DS Office on your campus to initiate the accommodations process.
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Credit Details