MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Information Systems Technology Syllabus

Course Name:  Medical Document Production

Course #  AOT 212

Credit:  3.0

Prerequisite: AOT 110

Course Description: 

This course covers the production of documents found in medical offices. The major focus is on productivity and excellence in medical document production.

Required Textbook:

Processing Medical Documents, by: Poland, 2nd ed. McGraw-Hill Publishers. 2000.

ISBN# 0-02-804745-1

Additional Materials Required

Instructor suggested storage device

Headphones

Course Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an ability to use word processing software  to type a variety of medical documents found in hospitals and private practices.

2. Demonstrate proficiency in medical terminology.

3. Demonstrate appropriate use of transcription equipment to transcribe medical documents.

4. Reinforce oral and written communication skills.

Course Outcomes and Competencies

Intended Outcome 1:  Utilize computer technology to prepare, transcribe and manage medical documents and office correspondence.

Course Competency: Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computer applications (word processing) to accurately prepare medical documents.

Measurement Instrument and Success Criteria:  70% of students will score 80 or above on the standardized examination for Units 6-10 based on the course learning objectives.

Evaluation Methods and Grading Criteria

The final grade will be computed as follows:

Test 1   Units 1-5 (Midterm)                          30%

Test 2  Units 6-10                                           30%

Class work (Jobs/Units 1-10)                                    20%

Medical Terminology (Units 1-10)                10%

Grading Scale

A          94-100

B          87-93

C          78-86

F          77-0

Note:  Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all the courses offered within the Information Systems Technology Department in order for the grade to be counted toward graduation.

Late Assignments

Assignments are to be turned in on or before the announced due date.  Late work will be accepted at the instructor’s discretion.

Special Accommodations

If you would like to request academic accommodations due to a disability, please contact a counselor in the Disability Resource Center, (803) 822-3510 and (803) 738-7678 TTY telephone  Airport  (803) 822-3401, Beltline  (803) 738-7800.

Academic Integrity

The academic honesty policy in the Student Handbook will be implemented in this course. (See Appendix I, Student Code, Section III-C, MTC Student Handbook, page 121.) All academic honesty issues will be referred to the Office of the Director of Student Life.

Attendance Policy

Students are expected to attend all class sessions and are responsible for class work, homework, lecture notes, reading assignments, etc., regardless if you are present or not.  Record keeping for attendance purposes will begin the first day the class meets.

Students may not miss more than twice the number of days the class meets per week. After exceeding this limit, the instructor may take extenuating circumstances (e.g. withdrawing student from course).

There is no such thing as an EXCUSED ABSENCE. On certain occasions, circumstances may arise such as illness, personal issues, or transportation problems that prevent you from attending class.  In such cases, the maximum number of absences (regardless of the reason) is still twice the number of meeting times per week.  If a student must be absent, it is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor as quickly as possible of the absence and complete missed assignments as a result of the absence at the instructor’s discretion.

For classes that meet twice a week, you are allowed no more than 4 absences; classes meeting 3 times a week, you are allowed no more than 6 absences.  It is the student’s responsibility to keep track of the number of classes missed.  If the number of classes missed exceeds the allowed absences, the student will be dropped from the class and will receive a “W” or “WF” as the final grade based upon the grade status as of the last class attendance.

Late arrivals disrupt class and interfere with student learning. To eliminate this, students should not be late for class or leave before class has been dismissed.  If you arrive after attendance has been taken, you will be marked absent. It is your responsibility to see the instructor after class on the day of the late arrival to have your absence changed to a tardy.  Three tardies is equivalent to one absence.

Withdrawals

You must officially withdraw from the course to obtain a refund and not be held responsible for coursework. If you withdraw after midterm, you will receive either a “W” or “WF” based on your grade on the last day you attended class (“W” if passing, “WF” if not).  A “WF is computed in your GPA and counted as an “F.” Please check with the cashier’s office for further information regarding refunds.

Inclement Weather

The College may be closed because of inclement weather. This news should be available on the website at http://www.midlandstech.edu/at the main phone number at 738-1400, and announced on WIS-TV and radio. Please check frequently in changeable weather for closings and re-openings. If the College closing or reopening means that you will have at least 30 minutes of a class, you should come to class. Please do not call the IST Department office or the President’s office with closure questions.

Campus Emergency Protocol

Students and employees are asked to report safety concerns or suspicious activities to Campus Security at 7199 (on campus) or 738-7199 (cell phone and off campus). In the event of an emergency, student and employee protocol is to immediately call Campus Security or local 911.  If an emergency occurs, employees and students may seek additional information and instructions via MTC Information Centers, email, college Intranet, the MTC website, campus voice mail and loud speakers.