OntarioLearn Course Details Start at 09/09/2025
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Course Details
| Course Title |
Advanced Medical Transcription |
| Conestoga Course Code |
OLRN1052 |
| Host College |
Loyalist College |
| OntarioLearn Course Code |
LO-HLTH8131 |
| Start Date |
09/09/2025 |
| End Date |
12/16/2025 |
| Course Fee |
$381.50 |
| Hours |
42 |
| Pre-requisites |
OLRN1047 |
| Course Description |
This course is designed for transcriptionist to perfect their skills in medical transcription and terminology. The main purpose of the course is to develop and refine transcription skills to a competitive level by using the learning activities included in the textbook. |
| Midterm Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Group |
09/09/2025 |
| Other Evaluation Details |
Quizzes, Timed Writings, Editing, and Critical Thinking Activities 40%, Transcribed Reports 60% |
| Minimum Passing Mark |
50 |
| Mandatory Chats |
No |
| Mandatory Group Work |
No |
| Other Details |
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| Platform |
Blackboard |
| Computer Software Requirements |
Windows OS, Microsoft Word, sound-enabled device |
| Additional |
Transcription playback software is available as a free download. Students may choose to purchase a foot pedal from the software download site if they want. |
| Textbook Information |
We suggest you do not purchase your textbook until approximately two weeks prior to the course start date as textbooks may change. Purchase textbook from www.textnet.ca. No substitutions unless otherwise stated. |
Textbooks
| Textbook Title |
Canadian Medical Transcription |
The Book of Style and Standards for Clinical Documentation |
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| Author |
Lynn Berry, Deborah Janssens, Eugenia Kanellakos, Kathy Weatherdon |
Sims |
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| Publisher |
Northrose Educational Resources |
AHDI |
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| Edition |
2nd |
4th |
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| ISBN |
9781989941690 |
9780935229646 |
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| Special Instructions |
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Students should have previously purchased for pre-requisite course. |
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