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Medical Transcription
at Moreno Valley College
Inland Empire Catalog
The Transcriptionist/Health Documentation Specialist program prepares students to apply the knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and English language rules to the transcription, proofreading, and editing of medical records/reports dictated by various healthcare providers. Students will be able to interpret, transcribe, and/or edit dictation by healthcare professionals in order to provide a permanent medicolegal record of patient care. Students will also learn how to appropriately edit, revise, and clarify without changing the meaning of the document.
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Medical Records Specialists
Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.
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