HIT 170 - Medical Transcription

2 credits

Prerequisite(s): Admission to program and permission of instructor.
This course introduces transcription equipment and typical medical dictation. Emphasis is placed on efficient use of equipment, use of reference materials, correct punctuation, capitalization, spelling, editing, proofreading, and various report formats. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in transcribing physicians’ dictation.