HIM 121 - Medical Transcription I (4 CR.)

Prerequisite(s): typing speed of 40 words per minute. Develops skills in the transcription of various medical record reports, use of transcription references, and proofreading reports. Evaluates the productivity and organization of transcription departments/services and the quality of transcribed reports and equipment utilized. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 7 hours per week.