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COURSE DESCRIPTION

MSEC 240 — Healthcare Documentation/Transcription  (5 cr)

Introductory transcription course designed to provide students with a basic working knowledge of transcription through various types of medical reports, as well as reinforce medical documentation practices, including HIPAA and other legal aspects of medical records. The course also reviews and reinforces the use of medical language (terminology, abbreviations, acronyms, etc.), as well as proper English grammar, spelling, and punctuation practices in medical documentation. Prerequisite: Typing speed of 40 wpm with 4 or fewer errors. Successful completion of BT 105, 106, 196, HED 104, 105, and MSEC 108. (SCC)
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