MA A140 - Healthcare Documentation

Institution:

University of Alaska Anchorage

Subject:

Medical Assisting (MA)

Description:

Instruction and practice in transcribing healthcare providers' medical dictation using transcription software and formatting of medical reports utilizing transcription techniques and guidelines. Introduction to the electronic health record (EHR), including practice entering clinical notes in an EHR. Examination of health information literacy, including methods for finding, evaluating and using health information. Special Note: Two credits of this course are required for the AAS in Medical Assisting. Students wishing to specialize in medical transcription may wish to register for 3 credits, which requires the transcribing of additional medical reports.

Credits:

2.00 - 3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

MA A101 UA C Concurrent

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.uaa.alaska.edu

Phone Number:

(907) 786-1800

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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