PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Medical Transcription NC II program is designed to prepare students to become medical language specialists who interpret and transcribe dictation by physicians and other healthcare professionals in order to document patient care and facilitate delivery of healthcare services.
Students will gain extensive knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, human diseases, diagnostic studies, surgical procedures, and laboratory procedures. In addition to word processing skill and knowledge of voice processing equipment, students must master English grammar, spelling, and proofreading.
The modules in this program will be delivered through (a) interactive discussions in the classroom utilizing visual aids and other teaching materials to gain the knowledge and (b) laboratory classes to acquire the required skills and competencies. Take home reading assignments may also be given from time to time.
Specifically, some of the teaching methodologies to be utilized are:
• Interactive lecture and discussion
• Problem solving
• Simulation (hands-on machine problems and exercises)
• Individualize learning
• On-the-job training
The trainees/students are expected to:
• Use business technology.
• Use medical terminology to carry out task.
• Produce text from audio transcription.
Upon completion of this course, the trainees/students with the necessary competencies, should be able to perform the duties, responsibilities and acquired attitude relevant to the job title of a Medical Transcriptionist.
The trainees/students also should be able to pass the Occupational Qualification and Certification System (National Certificate - Level II) of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) – a government accrediting institution.
| Duration | The Consumer Electronics Servicing NC II consists of 4 basic modules, 6 common modules and 4 core modules, involving a total nominal duration of 450 hours. |
| Recognition | This program is accredited by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). It is fully recognized within the Philippines and internationally for further education and employment in the private and public sector. |
| Intakes | Two intakes per year • First Semester: June - October • Second Semester: November – March |
| Competencies | Four (4) Basic Competencies • Assemble/disassemble consumer electronic products and systems.
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