Emphasis is on grammar, spelling, vocabulary, punctuation, word usage, word division, and proofreading. Upon completion, the student should be able to write and speak effectively. This course is designed to give the student knowledge about managing office records and information. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform basic filing procedures. This course is designed to develop marketable skills in transcribing various forms of dictated material through classroom instruction and outside lab.
Emphasis is on the use of microcomputers and a commercial word processing package.
Upon completion, the student should be able to accurately transcribe documents from dictated recordings. This course is designed to familiarize students with legal terms and provide transcription skill development in the production of legal correspondence, forms, and court documents through classroom instruction and outside lab. Emphasis is on transcribing legal documents from dictated recordings. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to transcribe accurately appropriately formatted legal documents. This course is designed to familiarize the student with medical terminology.