Practicum

Course code MEDC 1220

Credit 2.0

Length 50.0 hours

Course outline View

This course is designed to provide work experience in an authentic workplace setting. Students are placed in an established medical office or private transcription agency so they may continue developing their professional competencies. The practicum gives them the opportunity to learn from sector professionals and deepen their understanding of the field of medical transcription within the larger healthcare context.

This course is part of the full-time Medical Transcriptionist Program.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Transcription software use
  • Client profile analysis
  • Specialty transcription
  • Feedback application

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.