Apr 26, 2024  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

HCDS 1350 - Special Topics in Healthcare Documentation



Credit hours: 2-5

Industry Certifications Graduates are eligible to sit the Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS) certification exam through the Association of Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI)

Course Description:
Special topics may include the transcription of authentic medical dictation at an intermediate and/or advanced level to satisfy the total number of minutes required for program completion. Other special topics may include transcription-related topics such as speech recognition technology, transcription of ESL physician dictation, RHDS exam review, etc.   (Elective) 18 hours total/week.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate correct English usage, applying the rules of proper grammar, spelling, and style references and other resources.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to operate designated word processing, dictation, and transcription equipment as follows:
  • Microsoft Word short cut keys and time-saving techniques.
  • Medical word Web research.
  • Medical spellchecker
  • Microsoft Word text expander tools. 
  1. Demonstrate the ability to use medical references and other resources for research and practice such as Web-based resources.
  2. Meet increasing medical transcription accuracy and productivity standards demonstrated through timely completion of transcription assignments. 
  3. Recognize, evaluate, and interpret inconsistencies, discrepancies, and inaccuracies in medical dictation and appropriately edit, revise, and clarify them while transcribing, without altering the meaning of the document or changing the dictator’s style.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to proofread and correct transcribed medical reports.
  5. Demonstrate an awareness of the dynamics of the work environment and the importance of professional development.
  6. Accurately transcribe original medical dictation through the application of the competencies specified in the categories of English Language Usage, Technology, Medical Knowledge, and Discrimination and Integration.
  7. Accurately edit speech-generated medical reports.
  8. RHDS Review Topic:  Student will demonstrate a general knowledge of all topics covered in the Medical Transcription Program as demonstrated by successful completion of the RHDS practice exam.