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The Castlegar Sun

Wednesday, July 12, 1995

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LEGAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM

This 11 month program is designed to train qualified and capable Legal Assistants, able to handle the conduct of typical legal matters under the supervision of a practicing

member of the law Society.

Graduates can be employed in areas including:

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PARKING IS UNAVAILABLE ON COLUMBIA AVENUE

Please park on 13th Avenue, behind City Hall, or in the lot adjacent to the Museum. The sidewalk between the City Hall and R.C.M.P. buildings can be used to get to Columbia Avenue.

Thank you for your cooperation during Downtown Revitalization Construction.

The inaugural class of highly trained medical transcriptionists have-nearly completed their nine- month training program in a modern, well-equipped facility. The course is located at Trail Regional Hospital, which is a partner in delivering this special- ized advanced training with Selkirk College

Prior to starting this program, Trail Regional Hospital conducéd a needs survey of hospitals across British Columbia to determine the demand in the industry for qualified medical transcription- ists. A high response was received indicating a definite shortage of adequately trained individuals to fill available posi- tions. Most respondents reported the necessity to invest extensive in-house training to bring new medical transcriptionists up to the required standards.

Under the guidance of Esther Storvold, herself a veteran medi- cal transcriptionist, the nine- month advanced training program was developed. Relying on her extensive experience as well as on advice from practicing health record professionals, Storvold developed this unique program giving students the advantage of hands-on experience necessary in this specialized field.

“The goal of our training pro- gram is to prepare individuals to

First class of medical transcriptionists graduate from Selkirk College

Selkirk College's first class of Medical Transcriptionist graduates pose for a class picture just prior to graduation ceremonies June 19, 1995. Pictured are (I-r): Joyce Peregoodoff, Trail; Diane Mather, Creston; Kathleen Bowcock, Rossland, Cathy Seifrit, Fruitvale; Esther Storvold, instructor; Dana Seaman, Trail; Barb Patterson, Nel- son; and Sarah Saliken and May Kanigan, Castlegar. Missing are Jodi Cundy and

Dorothy Hilde, of Trail.

the medical profession.”

She oversees a 12-station computer lab in which students spend the majority of each day transcribing from authentic, cur- rent dictation using modern tran-

become medical I: spe- cialists who interpret and tran- scribe dictation of physicians and other health care professionals,” says Storvold.

“An-excellent command of the English language and medical ter- minology as well as good commu- nication and organizational skills are essential in maintaining a high

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scription systems. This develops the students’ ability to under- stand diverse accents, dialects and varying dictation styles. Stu- dents also progress through The Language of Medicine work- book, learning the terminology associated with the varying med- ical specialties.

Through practice, students develop the hand, eye and foot coordination along with the acute auditory skills the profession requires.

During the course they are introduced to a myriad of medical forms, reports and summaries

they are likely to encounter in the workplace, Training on the Osler System (booking and billing) is also provided. All the while stu- dents acquire skills in the proper use of computer directories and electronic filing protocols. “Graduates will be qualified medical transcriptionists capable of accurately transcribing a mini-

mum of 55 minutes of dictation «

per day,” said Storvold.

The next intake of students is slated for October, 1995 at Trail Regional Hospital. Candidates for admission must be high school graduates with a post-secondary certificate in office administration or equivalent work experience.

A demonstrated typing speed of at least 50 wpm is necessary as is mastery of WordPerfect. A basic course in medical terminol-

ogy must be completed before admission to the program is granted. Selkirk College makes available a basic course in medi- cal terminology via correspon- dence—the only home study course of this kind in B.C.

Employment prospects for graduates include health records departments in hospitals, medical clinics and transcription services as well as in the insurance, legal, pharmaceutical, worker's com- pensation and related industries. The Canadian Association of Medical Transcriptionists is a professional association in which students are encouraged to become members, t

For detailed information on this advanced training opportuni- ty, contact Selkirk College in Trail at (604) 368-5236.

‘Chasing Lorraine’ down the Columbia a first for the books

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The first navigation of the entire 1,200 mile of Columbia River by sailboat begins at the headwaters of the river in early July. The “Chasing Lorraine” expedition will retrace the route of M. J. Lorraine who, in 1921 at age 68, navigated the entire river from the headwaters to the ocean—the first on record to nav- igate the whole river in one boat.

Lorraine, who wrote a book about his adventures, was proba- bly the last to travel the entire river before it was irrevocably

changed by dams.

Expedition leaders, Dennis Todd Ph.D., a University of Ore- gon Honors College professor, and Ed Moye, a Registered Nurse, are experienced sailors who have prepared for this jour- ney for three years.

Their sailboat, modified espe- cially for this voyage, is an 18- foot catamaran and was chosen for her performance and portability.

The voyage will be document- ed by wilderness photojournalist Jonathan Duncan.

“The expedition is a re-explo- ration of the Columbia River. Our ambition is to compare the river as

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it is now with the river observed by M. J. Lorraine in 1921. We hope to inform the public of the condition of the river and the con- flicts among the competing uses of the river,” said Dr. Todd.

“We also expect some exciting sailing and major doses of adrenaline,” he added.

Todd and Moye plan to inter- view people along the course of the river.

They are eager to talk to elders who remember the river before the dams. The journey will take three months, with a planned arrival in Astoria, Oregon in September of 1995. “I've loved the river all my adult life, and now I’m going to embrace it,” says Moye.

Married Hamanishi-Phipps

Ken and Ann Hamanishi of Cranbrook, B.C. are Pleased to announce the mar-, tiage of their daughter Jill! Diane to Allan Arthur, sori of Paul and Janie Phipps of Castlegar.

The marriage took place on May 27, 1995 at the Inter- faith Chapel Gardens at the University of Victoria.

The couple hone: in California and now reside in Victoria, B.C.

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THE LIGHTER SIDE

he Castlegar Sun

July 12, 1995

Ann Landers Syndicated

» Columnist

Dear Ann Landers: Get

Metro Quiz-Cross

out the wet noodle. Remem- ber the woman who said her husband, "Rodney," told her not to leave the washing machine while it was operat- ing? He wanted her to say and watch it. She wrote, "Isn't that the craziest that the craziest thing you've ever heard?" You agreed and added, "Rodney sounds a bit daft to me."

Not so daft, Ann. I no

longer toss a load in the.

machine and leave for work. This is what happened to me:

After loading the machine one Monday morning, I was just about to leave the house when I decided to add a bath towel to the wash. To my surprise, I saw flames shooting our from under- neath the washer. I quickly pulled the electric cord and put out the fire.

So, Ann, watching a washing machine may be a darned good idea after all. — Laura in Caledonia, Wis

Dear Laura: Thanks for the input. I heard from at least 100 others who told me the same thing. Keep read- ing:

From Santa Barbara: The man who thought the wash- ing machine should be was not entirely wrong. Recently, I was away

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from my machine when I heard a hissing noise. I thought it came from out- doors and went to check. The machine's water hose had ruptured and was spew- ing very hot water across the kitchen.

There was an inch of water on the floor, but fortu- nately, none had gone into the living room. The. same thing happened to my neigh- bor when she was away form home. She had to replace every rug in the house.

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This award will be presented every week to someone in Castlegar who shows extraordinary service to his/her customers or clients.

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We'd like everyone in Castlegar to know that service excellence exists in our community. This award recognizes a nominated business.

If you know of someone that offers "Excellence in Service," call me, Marilyn Strong at 365-5266, or drop a letter at the Castlegar Sun with your suggestion.

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