HCDS 1210 - Technology Concepts in Healthcare Documentation I

1. Demonstrate a general knowledge of and the ability to operate computers and related technologies.
2. Demonstrate the ability to operate designated dictation and transcription equipment.
3. Demonstrate a general knowledge of security issues related to dictation and transcription systems working onsite or remotely.
4. Demonstrate correct ergonomic habits.
5. Appropriately use electronic references and other resources for research and practice.
6. Understand medical transcription includes procedures such as organizing, revising, editing and proofreading transcribed medical reports.
7. Transcribe medical reports employing word processing features to correct syntax, usage, grammar, and spelling.
8. Manage and coordinate basic information gathered from multiple sources for the purposes of problem solving and decision-making.
9. Identify and use basic features of word processing programs (to include inserting text, deleting text, creating macros, saving).
10. Differentiate between stand-alone and networked computers, and recognize the functions of computer components and peripherals (e.g., printer, modem).
11. Recognize and describe alternative keyboard, monitor, and mouse features (e.g., ergonomic, stenotype, flat-screen monitor, wireless).
12. Explain basic concepts of dictation and transcription technology.
13. Use designated transcription equipment (e.g., analog, digital, sound card, foot pedals, headsets) to complete transcription documents.
14. Demonstrate appropriate use of telecommunications and send, receive, forward, respond to, and attach documents to email (e.g., fax, modem, Internet).
15. Demonstrate awareness of ergonomic issues in the classroom and workplace.