MA 220 - Medical Documentation II

Credit Hours: 2

Students will learn spreadsheet applications for the medical office using Microsoft Excel. Formulas, worksheet fomatting, statistical functions, sorting/filtering records, and creating charts/graphs to visually represent data will be practiced. Students must present a Microsoft PowerPoint medical research project integrating animation, transitions, SmartArt graphics, and slide design rules. Medical transcription techniques will be used to transcribe medical business letters, chart notes, procedure reports, x-ray reports, consultations, and history & physical exam reports with emphasis on medical transcription style/formatting, spelling, punctuation, medical terminology and abbreviations.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate the following skills:

apply knowledge of Microsoft Word to correctly format dictated medical documents and reports;
transcribe medical records;
create and edit patient data on Excel worksheet;
perform calculations using formulas, functions, and absolute cell addresses; and
conduct medical research and create, edit and enhance a slide presentation using MS PowerPoint, focusing on a condition or disease in the medical field.

Prerequisites: BI 150, BI 152, MA 115, MA 125 and MA 119
F/S (N)