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MRMT 1192   Special Topics in Medical Transcription (1)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MEDA 1272.
Prerequisite: MDCA 1313, MDCA 1201, and program admission or instructor approval.
Fundamental use of dictation equipment, medical office reports, and creating medical records. Students will learn to spell and use medical terminology appropriately. (2 Lab.)

MRMT 1211   Computers in Health Care (2)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MEDA 1172.
Prerequisite: Typing speed of 30 wpm.
Introduction to the concepts of computer technology related to health care and the tools and techniques for collecting, storing and retrieving health care data. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)

MRMT 1292   Special Topics in Medical Transcription (2)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MEDT 1273.
Prerequisite: MRMT 1307, Intermediate Medical Transcription.
Application of learned transcription fundamentals and utilization of references in the production of intermediate level reports of physician dictation with development of speed and accuracy. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.)

MRMT 1307   Medical Transcription Fundamentals (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MEDT 1371.
Prerequisite: Admission to Medical Transcription or Medical Assistant program or instructor approval.
Fundamentals of medical transcription with hands-on experience in transcribing physician dictation including basic reports such as history and physicals, discharge summaries, consultations, operative reports, and other medical reports. Utilizes transcribing and information processing equipment compatible with industry standards. Designed to develop speed and accuracy. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

MRMT 1382   Cooperative Education - Medical Transcription (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MEDT 1373.
Prerequisite: MRMT 2433 or concurrent enrollment.
Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 16 Ext.)

MRMT 2433   Advanced Medical Transcription (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MEDT 2370.
Prerequisite: MRMT 1292.
Production of advanced reports of physician dictation with increasing speed and accuracy including history and physicals, consultations, discharge summaries, operative reports, and other medical reports. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

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