Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Availability
SIAST recognizes that adults learn in many different ways and through many different means. This includes acquiring knowledge and skills through life and work experience or non-formal training.
Frequently asked questions regarding PLAR for this program are answered in the
Fact Sheet.
A detailed
Candidate Guide, which includes a self-audit for all PLAR-ready courses, has been developed for this program. This information guides a candidate through all steps in the PLAR process.
CKEY 201 Key Medical Documents
You will apply your knowledge of basic medical terminology related to the body as a whole to prepare medical documents using transcription technology. Your studies will emphasize spelling, punctuation, grammar, document format, and proofreading skills.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence
Prerequisites:
MTER 200 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
CKEY 202 Keyboard 3
Using proper keyboarding technique and ergonomics, you will develop a keyboarding speed of 60 words per minutes with 4 errors or less on five-minute timings.
1.0
Credit Units
15.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence
MTER 200 Medical Terminology
You will learn the construction of medical words, including root words, combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes, as they relate to body systems and body organization. You will also learn medical abbreviations and symbols.
4.0
Credit Units
60.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence
OPRM 200 Medical Office Procedures
You will examine the role of the medical office assistant including privacy, confidentiality, and security issues. As well, you will learn to use medical references, fill in requisition forms, maintain medical charts/records/files, and prepare payment/billing forms.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence
TRSC 200 Body Systems and Transcription 1
You will learn medical terminology relating to the digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. From authentic dictation, you will accurately transcribe a variety of medical documents relating to these body systems. Your studies will emphasize spelling, punctuation, grammar, document format, and speed improvement.
6.0
Credit Units
90.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence
Prerequisites:
CKEY 201 Minimum Grade of 60
TRSC 201 Body Systems and Transcription 2
Your studies will focus on developing your knowledge about the anatomy of the nervous, circulatory, and respiratory systems. You will use this medical knowledge to transcribe medical reports relating these body systems.
5.0
Credit Units
75.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence
Prerequisites:
CKEY 201 Minimum Grade of 60
TRSC 202 Body Systems and Transcription 3
Your studies will focus on developing your knowledge about the anatomy of the blood, lymphatic, and musculoskeletal systems. You will use this medical knowledge to transcribe medical reports relating these body systems.
4.0
Credit Units
60.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence
Prerequisites:
CKEY 201 Minimum Grade of 60
TRSC 203 Body Systems and Transcription 4
You will study the anatomy and medical terminology related to the integumentary, sensory, and endocrine systems. You will apply your knowledge of the integumentary, sensory, and endocrine systems to prepare medical reports using transcription technology.
4.0
Credit Units
60.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence
Prerequisites:
CKEY 201 Minimum Grade of 60
TRSC 205 Medical Specialties and Transcription 2
Your studies will include a survey of the pathology, treatment, pharmaceutical products and terminology related to the medical specialties of radiology/nuclear medicine, pharmacology, and oncology. You will apply your knowledge of radiology/nuclear medicine, pharmacology, and oncology to the preparation of medical reports using transcription technology.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence
Prerequisites:
CKEY 201 Minimum Grade of 60
TRSC 206 Medical Specialties and Transcription 3
Your studies will include a survey of the pathology and terminology related to the medical specialties of mental health, gerontology and rehabilitation. You will apply your knowledge related to mental health, gerontology and rehabilitation to the preparation of medical reports using transcription technology.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence
Prerequisites:
CKEY 201 Minimum Grade of 60
