- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course introduces you to the words and phrases of medical practice with the assistance of a software program. Medical terms that you previously studied will relate to those heard with the software. Through this course, you will develop entry-level transcription skills for transcribing dictated materials in an accurate and complete manner, following the proper documenting requirements used in areas of the medical field. This course is also designed for medical office personnel wishing to upgrade their medical transcription skills.
Prerequisite(s)
- 65% in OFFC 1001
Credits
2.0
Domestic fees
$389.03
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Transcribe medical dictation in the correct format for medical letters, chart notes, history and physical reports, discharge summaries, operative and pathology reports, and miscellaneous medical reports.
- Apply correct transcription rules in the production of various medical documents.
- Properly capitalize and punctuate documents.
- Construct plural and adjective endings of medical terms.
- Correctly spell English words, medical terms, and abbreviations, presented by a software program, either by memory or by utilizing a dictionary or reference book.
- Correctly spell generic and brand name drugs by referring to the Physician's Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties (CPS).
- Demonstrate effective proofreading and editing skills.
Effective as of Fall 2018
Related Programs
Medical Transcription Skills (OFFC 1048) 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
Spring/Summer 2025
Below is one offering of OFFC 1048 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 66051
Dates
Apr 09 - May 28 In Progress and Full
- CRN 66051
- $389.03 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
8 weeks
Instructor
Baljit Lashar
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- The first three weeks of this class will be delivered live and online via Microsoft Teams at the times indicated above. Starting week 4, there will be no weekly class time, but assignments will be due at set times during the term, and the instructor will be available outside of class via email and Teams calls. Contact sobm-moa@bcit.ca for questions related to this course or program.
Status
In Progress and Full
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