MOT 132

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COURSE SYLLABUS

1.	TITLE OF COURSE:	Medical Transcription
	PREFIX/NUMBER:	MOT132	CREDIT HOURS:	4
2.	PREREQUISITE:	HPR178; HPR278; BTE166; Knowledge of Word; Keyboarding speed of 35 wpm Biology is strongly recommended as prerequisite or corequisite.

3.	RESOURCES NEEDED:	(see suggested texts)
	TEXT:
	SUGGESTED TEXTS:	Dictionary Laboratory & Pathology Book by Sloan Saunders Pharmaceutical Word Book Stedman’s Medical Speller Book Rx: Facts & Comparison AAMT Style Guide Anatomy book Sylcount software from SYLVAN SOFTWARE 1-800-235-9455 www.rxlist.com/ - Chat room on the internet for medical transcriptionist
	SUPPLIES:	Two floppy disks; Steno pad that flips up or 3 ring binder notebook with 26 alphabetic dividers.
4.	COURSE DESCRIPTION:	To type/transcribe medical transcription in various medical formats, use medical dictionary, and apply medical terminology and disease process information.
5.	COURSE GOAL:	To prepare the student to transcribe a variety of medical documents and reports applying the basic knowledge, understanding and skills required to transcribe medical dictation with accuracy, clarity, and timeliness, applying the principles of professional and ethical conduct.

6.	COURSE OBJECTIVES:
	By the end of the course, students will
	(A)	Student continues to learn medical terminology as it applies to specific medical reports.
	(B)	Student demonstrates the skill to transcribe a variety of medical reports with foreign accents.
	(C)	Student demonstrates skills to transcribe a variety of medical documents under timed supervision accurately.
	(D)	Student demonstrates the skill to format medical reports.
	(E)	Student demonstrates the skill to punctuate, capitalize, use numbers and abbreviations as applied in medical transcription.
	(F)	Students will be encouraged to keep a portfolio of sample reports typed and transcribed during the semester.

7.	EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
	A.	Daily transcription of transcribed medical reports . . . . . . . . . . . 30%
		Points will be assigned to each report that is collected at random. 3 pts. for completed homework 2 pts for homework that has many major errors or is incomplete. 1 point for homework turned in late even if it is very good.
		Daily transcription points earned are converted to a percentage grade at the end of the semester. See scale below.
	B.	Medical TRANSCRIPTION tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30%
		Tests scores are a composite of: Speed, 20%; Accuracy, 80%. See attached chart.
	C.	Written and weekly chapter/terminology quizzes . . . . . . . . . . . . 30%
	D.	Five-minute medical timed writings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10%
		A limit of 5 errors is allowed. The top three medical timed writings will be used for grading.
		Thirty percent is added to the NWPM for a number to be converted to a percentage grage. (% grade).
		EXAMPLE: 69 nwpm + 30% = 99% 38 nwpm + 30% = 68% 18 nwpm + 30% = 48%

			Grading Scale Raw Score Range	Letter Grade	Grade Point Earned (Credit Only)
			90 to 100	A	12
			80 to 89	B	9
			70 to 79	C	6
			60 to 69	D	3
			0 to 59	F	0

Special Remarks:
1.	STUDENT CONDUCT: Students shall conduct themselves professionally and avoid all actions of misconduct as delineated in the PCC catalog. Actions such as cheating and plagiarism may result in a test score of zero and could possibly result in failure for the course.
2.	COURSE MODIFICATIONS: The instructor reserves the right to modify this course to better meet the needs of the student.
3.	DROP/WITHDRAWAL: If you are unable to complete this course, the student must complete the drop/withdrawal procedure within the deadline dates, see PCC catalog.
4.	MISSED EXAMS: If extenuating circumstances exist, makeup of quizzes and tests may by arranged. See instructor.

8.	COURSE OUTLINE:
9.	METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
	To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.
10.	ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
	The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
11.	ADA NOTICE:
	Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the PCC Adaptive Services Advisor at (719) 549-3331 for further information.