- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course teaches you how to create professional medical documents. There is an emphasis on letter formatting and accuracy. You will be introduced to ergonomics, transcribing rules, and medical abbreviations in preparation for medical transcription. You will also produce professional documents in styles appropriate for different audiences.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.5
Domestic fees
$305.21
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Produce medical documents using proper formatting techniques.
- Produce medical documents by correctly applying transcription rules.
- Distinguish between words that sound similar but are grammatically different in meaning and use.
- Differentiate between full block and modified block.
- State when a number should be a figure, in spelled-out form, or as a Roman numeral.
- Create professional documents, letters, and emails that are respectful to recipients, well-structured with proper paragraphs, and free of spelling, abbreviation, and grammatical errors.
- Produce documents, letters, and emails that are styled appropriately for different audiences, such as managers, co-workers, physicians, patients, and businesses.
- Describe ethical issues and concerns that relate to communications with different audiences.
- Explain practices for maintaining patient confidentiality, including handling of medical records and communication of sensitive information.
Effective as of Fall 2025
Related Programs
Medical Documentation (OFFC 1008) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Medical Office Assistant
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of OFFC 1008 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 86259
Dates
Jan 05 - Feb 09 Loading
- CRN 86259
- $305.21 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 - Feb 09 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
Baljit Lashar
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Registration is restricted to students accepted into the Medical Office Assistant program. This course is delivered live and online via Microsoft Teams at set times each week. You will need a computer with a webcam, microphone, and stable internet connection to participate in class. Contact sobm-moa@bcit.ca for questions related to this course or programs. Please note no class February 16. Material that week will be delivered asynchronously.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.