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each body system, including disease processes

and treatments. Learners will correctly pronounce
medical terms relating to terminology specific to each
body system.

Prerequisites: MTED 100

MTED 102 - MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY III

In this 30-hour, 1 week course, learners complete a
study of the construction of medical terms including
root words, suffixes, prefixes, disease processes,
and treatments relating to pharmacology and the
specialties of oncology, radiology and nuclear
medicine and psychiatry.

Prerequisites: MTED 100, MTED 101.

MTED 110 - PRINCIPLES OF
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION AND
HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION

Learners are introduced to the medical transcription
profession and the foundational knowledge, skills and
attitudes required to be successful transcriptionists
and editors. Fundamental computer systems,
technology, and word processing techniques specific
to medical transcription are discussed. Students learn
the basic components of medical reports and begin to
apply formatting guidelines consistent with the Book
of Style (BOS). The basics of medical terminology
including word building, jargon, abbreviations and
word confusion are applied in learning activities and
assignments. Learners begin to proofread and edit
medical documents for accuracy.

Prerequisites: MTED 100, MTED 101.

MTED 111 - SURGERY, PHARMACOLOGY
AND DIAGNOSTICS

This course introduces the general concepts of
surgery, pharmacology, and diagnostics. Participants
learn component parts of the surgical process, types
of surgical procedures, and associated terminology.
The foundations of pharmacology including drug
administration (drug forms, routes, dosage, and
frequency), drug classifications, and nomenclature
for transcribing are introduced. The foundations of
diagnostic testing including common laboratory tests
and imaging methods are introduced with associated
terminology and abbreviations

Prerequisites: MTED 100, MTED 110
Corequisites: MTED 101

MTED 112 - FUNDAMENTALS OF
MEDICAL SPECIALTIES

Using a body systems model, learners examine
normal anatomy and physiology and common
diseases / disorders associated with each system.
Learners build on their foundational knowledge

of diagnostic procedures and pharmacology for

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each body system and apply this knowledge during
transcription and speech editing exercises designed
for beginning medical transcriptionists with an
emphasis on accuracy.

Prerequisites: MTED 100, MTED 110, MTED 111
Corequisites: MTED 1017

MTED 116A - KEYBOARDING

Keyboarding skills are introduced, developed, and
continually reinforced. Correct finger positioning,
speed, and accuracy are emphasized with key drills,
speed drills, and positional reinforcement drills.
The Online Lab provides a streamlined and current
approach to mastering life-long keyboarding skills
with 1-minute, 3-minute, and 5-minute timings build
speed and assess student progress. Pretest timings
provide measure of student readiness for coursework
and posttest timings measure student-keyboarding
SUCCESS.

MTED 114 - TRANSCRIPTION SPEED
AND ACCURACY I (BASIC)

Provides learners with the opportunity to transcribe
and proofread beginner level medical dictation using
thePoint® online platform. Learners have access

to approximately 1000 minutes of dictation from a
wide variety of medical specialties and use MS Word
to format medical documents to beginner medical
transcriptionist/editor proficiency.

Prerequisites: MTED 112
Corequisites: MTED 116B

MTED 116B - KEYBOARDING

Continuation of keyboarding skills introduced in MTED
116A with an emphasis on speed, and accuracy.

The Online Lab provides a streamlined and current
approach to mastering life-long keyboarding skills
with 1-minute, 3-minute, and 5-minute timings build
speed and assess student progress. Pretest timings
provide measure of student readiness for coursework
and posttest timings measure student-keyboarding
SUCCESS.

Prerequisites: MTED 116A

MTED 124 - TRANSCRIPTION SPEED
AND ACCURACY II (INTERMEDIATE)

Provides learners with the opportunity to transcribe
and proofread intermediate level medical dictation
using thePoint® online platform. Learners have
access to approximately 1200 minutes of dictation
from a wide variety of medical specialties and use MS
Word to format medical documents to intermediate
medical transcriptionist/editor proficiency.

Prerequisites: MTED 114
Corequisites: MTED 116B

MTED 130 - SPEECH RECOGNITION
AND EDITING

Introduces students to the practice and science
of speech recognition and editing technology in
health care. Students develop basic and advanced
skills using the 3M ChartScript platform consisting
of authentic speech recognized drafts from actual
physicians.

Prerequisites: MTED 134
Corequisites: MTED 116B

MTED 134 - TRANSCRIPTION SPEED
AND ACCURACY III (ADVANCED)

Provides learners with the opportunity to transcribe
and proofread advanced level medical dictation using
thePoint® online platform. Learners have access

to approximately 700 minutes of dictation from a
wide variety of medical specialties and use MS Word
to format medical documents to beginner medical
transcriptionist/editor proficiency.

Prerequisites: MTED 124 Corequisites: MTED 116B

MTED 140 - TRANSITION TO
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Provides learners with an opportunity to apply the
knowledge and skills required to search and apply
for employment as a medical transcriptionist/editor
in a Clinical, hospital or online work setting. Learners
will be introduced to factors that contribute to a
successful home based business as a sub-contractor
for medical transcription companies and the concept
of lifelong learning in relation to professional
responsibility for currency and meeting industry
changes across multiple work settings.

Prerequisites: MTED 130, MTED 142
Corequisites: MTED 116B

MTED 142 - PRECEPTORSHIP

Provides an opportunity for students to consolidate
and apply the knowledge and skills they have
acquired during the program in either a face-to-
face or online setting. Students experience the
requirements of professional practice under the
guidance of a preceptor. Completion of 100 hours
of practice prepares students for the transition to
working in the industry upon graduation.

Prerequisites: MTED 130

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DISTANCE ADMISSIONS

Phone: 888.953.1133 Ext. 21425
Direct: 250.365.1425

Email: distanceadmissions@selkirk.ca

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