Advanced Machine Dictation Transcription COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Code:	OFF 135M
Instructor:	Heidi Ippolito heidiippolito@forrestcollege.edu siestakey2005@yahoo.com 864-379-2778
Course Schedule:	This course meets on Monday and Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. to 2:28 p.m., starting June 30, 2008 to September 14, 2008
Credit Hours:	3.0 Credit hours awarded upon successful completion of course requirements SPECIAL NOTE: If for any reason, a student is required to take this course as an independent study due to schedule conflicts, that student MUST contact the above-noted instructor within the first week of classes to schedule a time to meet and go over the syllabus. Regarding exams scheduled throughout the semester, independent students will be required to attend that particular class, or meet at a scheduled time outside of class with the instructor for said exams planned. Independent students will be expected to keep up with the assignments set forth in this syllabus and are welcome at any time to contact the instructor with any questions relative to same and are also most welcome to request additional one-on-one study time with instructor.
Text:	Introduction to Medical Office Transcription, 3^rd Ed., Karonne J. Beckline & Edith M. Sunnarborg; McGraw-Hill, ISBN: 0-07-325936-5 ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES NEEDED: All students must have a flash drive for their own to store their transcription assignments. This helps student to maintain the integrity of their work and prevent loss of any saved documents they might have on a computer hard drive.
Course Description:	Training in the use of diction transcription equipment focusing in three major areas: transcribing from recorded dictation, using language arts, and formatting office papers using a computer. The dictation materials given are intended to help the student to become proficient in handling machine transcription in an area of concentration.
Course Objectives:	Note: You may expect that questions on your tests/exams will be based upon demonstrating your knowledge of the following course objectives. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Describe the importance of the confidential nature of medical reports. Describe the content and purpose of the medical reports used. Transcribe reports using correct format. Transcribe reports using correct capitalization, number, punctuation, abbreviation, symbol, and metric measurement rules. Spell correctly both the English and medical terms and abbreviations presented, either by memory or by using a dictionary or reference book. Define the medical terms and abbreviations presented, either by memory or by using a dictionary or reference book. Define the prefixes, combining forms, and suffixes presented. Identify and define the knowledge, skills, abilities, and responsibilities required of a medical transcriptionist. Recognize the advantages of having current reference material and be able to use it effectively. Use standard proofreader’s marks to edit medical reports without changing either the meaning or the dictator’s style.
Prerequisite:	HEA110
Course Outline:	Week One Introduction to Course and review of the syllabus. Read chapters 1 & 2 Complete exercises 1.1, 2.3, & 2.4 Week Two Chapter 3-The Integumentary System Read Chapter 3 Complete Exercise 3.1 Complete hand-out(s) given by instructor Transcribe chapter 3 case(s) as assigned by instructor Review/Game time Week Three Chapter 4-The Respiratory System Read Chapter 4 Complete exercises 4.1, 4.3, & 4.5 Complete hand-out(s) given by instructor Transcribe chapter 4 case(s) as assigned by instructor Review/Game time Week Four Chapter 5-The Cardiovascular System Read Chapter 5 Complete exercises 5.1, 5.4, & 5.5 Complete hand-out(s) given by instructor Transcribe chapter 5 case(s) as assigned by instructor Review/Game time Week Five Chapter Six – The Digestive System Read Chapter 6 Complete exercises 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, & 6.6 Complete handouts given by instructor Transcribe Chapter 6 case(s) as assigned by instructor Review/Game time Week Six: Chapter 7-The Endocrine System Read Chapter 7 Complete exercises 7.1, 7.2, & 7.3 Complete handout(s) given by instructor Transcribe chapter 7 case(s) as assigned by instructor Review/Game time Week Seven TWO CHAPTERS Chapter 8-The Urinary System Chapter 9-The Reproductive System Read Chapters 8 & 9 Complete exercises 8.1, 8.3, 9.1, & 9.3 Complete handout(s) given by instructor Transcribe chapter 8 & 9 case(s) as assigned by instructor Review/Game time. Week Eight Chapter Ten – Musculoskeletal System TEST: Chapters 5-9 (written & transcription) Read Chapter 10 Complete handout(s) given by instructor Transcribe chapter 10 case(s) as assigned by instructor Review/Game time Week Nine Chapter Eleven – Nervous System Read Chapter 11 Complete exercises 11.1, 11.3, & 11.4 Complete handout(s) given by instructor Week Ten Chapter 11 (cont.); Chapter 12-Case Studies Transcribe chapter 11 case(s) as assigned by instructor Transcribe chapter 12 case(s) as assigned by instructor Week Eleven Review/Game time Review/Game time Final Exam
Instruction Method/Assignment information:	A variety of instruction techniques will be used in this course. These practices include (but are not limited to) class lecture; small group work; discussion; group projects; out-of-class assignments; individual assignments; electronically based research; expected e-mail communications, etc.
Grading:	Class Attendance (being physically present in class)............................... 20% Chapter exercises..................................................................................... 20% Transcription.............................................................................................. 20% Unit tests.................................................................................................... 20% Final test.................................................................................................... 20% Total......................................................................................................... 100% *Missed tests: If you miss a test, you must schedule to take the test within one week of having missed it or you will not be eligible to take the test at all. Grading Scale: A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 70-79 D = 60-69 F = Below 60 *Also please note, chapters 2, 3 and 4 dictations will not be marked off points for errors in transcription, as it is well-understood that most students are new to transcription. However starting on Chapter 5, do anticipate and expect that each proofing mark will be representative of points marked off for transcription errors. (Please see note below regarding proofing symbols hand-out). Extra credit opportunity is available at any point throughout the semester by way of completing dictation assignments in Chapter 12.
Attendance:	Regular attendance is expected because it is through regular attendance that you will hear and learn from the experience of your instructor as well as from the input (questions, answers, discussions, concerns) of others of the members of your class. It is imperative that students please arrive on time so that class may begin promptly. Please keep in mind that should you arrive excessively late, leave early or miss a class for reasons other than externships or family/personal emergency, you will receive a 0 for attendance that day. Should you need to make changes in your attendance due to externships/clinicals, a written communication will be required by e-mail or typewritten note, in order that you are given appropriate credit for class. If any student has more than 2 unexcused absences, or has received a 0 for the above-stated reasons more than twice, they will need to meet with Ms. Floyd.
Make-up work:	It is the individual student’s responsibility to find out from one of his classmates, instructor and/or group members what materials he/she might have missed as the result of having missed a class session.
Academic Dishonesty	Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses and may be punished by failure on exam, or homework or failure of the course, and/or suspension/expulsion from the college.
Resources	The College has adequate resources to assist students in researching projects (i.e. books, magazines, newspapers, Internet, LIRN).
Changes	In accordance with the policy of the College, your instructor has the right to change the syllabus in a manner that he/she feels necessary in order to better accomplish the goal(s) of this course.
Additional Tips/pointers	· Previous students have found it very helpful to hand write their dictation prior to trying to transcribe. · Internet research is by far encouraged in this course, when doing your assignments. This is an invaluable tool for today’s transcriptionist, no matter the specific industry (publishing, law, medical, etc), in producing a quality document.