INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – K TO 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM GUIDE
Technology-Livelihood Education and Technical-Vocational Track specializations may be taken between Grades 9 to 12.
Schools may offer specializations from the four strands as long as the minimum number of hours for each specialization is met.
- K to 12 LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION
- JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY
- SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
ILLUSTRATION (NC II) CURRICULUM GUIDE
Duration: (160 hours)
This is an introductory and specialization course that leads to a Medical Transcription National Certificate Level II (NC II).
It covers Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies (PECs), Environment and Market (EM), five (5) Common Competencies and two (2) Core Medical Transcription Competencies that a high school student ought to possess, namely: 1) using business technology to respond to customers’ needs, and 2) using medical terminology to carry out tasks.
The preliminaries of this specialization course include the following:
1) discussion of the relevance of the course,
2) explanation of key concepts of common competencies,
3) explanation of core competencies relative to the course, and
4) exploration of career opportunities.
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
The learners…
1. Discuss the relevance of the course
2. Explain the key concepts of common competencies
3. Explain the core concepts of Medical Transcription
4. Explore job opportunities in Medical Transcription as a career
LESSON 1: PERSONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES (PECS)
LO 1. Recognize PECs needed in Medical Transcription
1.1 Assess one’s PECs: characteristics, attributes, lifestyle, skills, and traits
1.2 Assess practitioner’s: characteristics, attributes, lifestyle, skills and traits
1.3 Compare one’s PECs with those of a practitioner//entrepreneur
1.4 Align one’s PECs with those of a practitioner/ entrepreneur
LESSON 2: ENVIRONMENT AND MARKET (EM)
LO 1. Recognize and understand the market in Medical Transcription
1.1 Identify the players/competitors in the town
1.2 Identify the different products/services available in the market
LO 2. Recognize the potential customer/market in Medical Transcription
2.1 Identify the profile of potential customers
2.2 Identify the customer’s needs and wants through consumer analysis
2.3 Conduct consumer/market analysis
LESSON 3: USE OF HAND TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT (UT)
LO 1. Prepare hand tools and equipment in medical transcription
1.1 Use hand tools and equipment according to function and task requirement
LO 2. Inspect hand tools and equipment received in Medical Transcription
2.1 Check the list of tools and equipment to be requested per job requirement
2.2 Inspect the requested tools and equipment
2.3 Assess the condition of all hand tools and equipment for proper operation and safety
LESSON 4: MAINTAIN HAND TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND PARAPHERNALIA (MT)
LO 1. Use and maintain hand tools, measuring instrument, and equipment
1.1 Perform safety procedures in using hand tools and equipment
1.2 Follow procedures in cleaning, tightening, and simple repair of hand tools, equipment, and paraphernalia
1.3 Identify common malfunction (unplanned or unusual events) when using tools, equipment, and paraphernalia
1.4 Follow procedures in preparing a report to property custodian
LESSON 5: PERFORM MENSURATION AND CALCULATION (MC)
LO 1. Perform basic mensuration
1.1 Identify object/s to be measured
1.2 Use the correct specifications as specified in the operating system
LO 2. Carry out mensuration and calculation
2.1 Perform calculation needed to complete task using the four mathematical fundamental operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
2.2 Employ different techniques in checking accuracy of the computation
LESSON 6: PREPARE AND INTERPRET TECHNICAL DRAWING (TD)
LO 1. Identify different kinds of technical drawings
1.1 Identify basic symbols used in technical drawing
1.2 Select technical drawing in accordance with the job requirement
LO 2. Interpret technical drawing
2.1 Identify the basic symbols used in flow charting
2.2 Interpret the symbols used in flow charting
2.3 Create a flowchart that depicts a simple scenario
LESSON 7: PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURE (OS)
LO 1. Identify hazards and risks
1.1 Explain hazards and risks in the workplace
1.2 Identify hazards and risks indicators in the workplace
1.3 Apply contingency measures in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Procedures
LO 2. Evaluate hazards and risks
2.1 Determine the effects of hazards and risks
2.2 Classify the types of hazards and risks in the workplace
LO 3. Control hazards and risks
3.1 Follow OHS Procedures for controlling hazards and risks
3.2 Use personal protective equipment (PPE)
3.3 Follow and observe organizational protocol when providing emergency assistance
LO 4. Maintain occupational health and safety regulations
4.1 Participate in related drills and training
4.2 Prepare OHS personal records in accordance with workplace requirements
LO 2. Process and organize medical transcription data
2.1 Identify files and records according to task and organizational requirements
2.2 Generate reports according to task and organizational requirements
2.3 Edit document/s and/or records according to task and organizational requirements
2.4 Operate input devices according to organizational requirements
2.5 Store data appropriately
2.6 Exit application appropriately without damage or loss of data
2.7 Use manuals, training booklets, and/or on-line help and help-desks to overcome basic difficulties in manipulating applications
LO 3. Maintain business technology equipment
3.1 Identify used-technology consumables in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and organizational requirements
3.2 Replace used-technology consumables in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and organizational requirements
3.3 Carry out routine maintenance on equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and organizational requirements
3.4 Identify faults in equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
3.5 Document equipment faults
3.6 Report findings to proper authority
LESSON 8: USING BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TO RESPOND TO CUSTOMERS NEEDS (BT)
LO 1. Select and apply appropriate technology and software for medical transcription tasks
1.1 Select appropriate technology and software applications to achieve the requirements of the task
1.2 Perform work within ergonomic guidelines
1.3 Use technology according to organizational requirements that promote a safe work environment
LESSON 9: USING MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY TO CARRY OUT TASKS (TT)
LO 1. Respond appropriately to instructions
1.1 Document written and oral instructions using medical terminology
1.2 Interpret abbreviations of commonly used medical terms and associated processes
1.3 Clarify medical terminology from appropriate references when necessary
LO 2. Use of appropriate medical terminology in the performance of routine tasks
2.1 Use correct medical terminology in the completion of routine tasks
2.2 Clarify gaps in knowledge through appropriate person
2.3 Use abbreviation for common medical terminology whenever appropriate
LO 3. Use appropriate medical terminology in the preparation of documents
3.1 Use appropriate medical technology in preparing documents
3.2 Spell medical terminology correctly
3.3 Use proper medical terminologies in appropriate context
3.4 Seek advice from designated person on medical terms and accompanying processes when necessary
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION (NC II)
Duration: (160 Hours)
This is an introductory and specialization course that leads to a Medical Transcription National Certificate Level II (NC II). It covers Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies (PECs), Environment and Market (EM), and one (1) Core Medical Transcription Competency that a high school student ought to possess, that is, producing text from audio transcription.
The preliminaries of this specialization course include the following:
1) discussion of the relevance of the course,
2) explanation of core competency relative to the course, and
3) exploration of career opportunities.
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
The learners…
1. Discuss the relevance of the course
2. Explain the core competency in Medical Transcription
3. Explore job opportunities for a career in Medical Transcription
LESSON 1: PERSONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES (PECS)
LO 1. Develop and strengthen PECs needed in Medical Transcription
1.1 Identify areas for improvement, development, and growth
1.2 Align one’s PECs according to his/her business/career choice
1.3 Create a plan of action that ensures success of his/her business/career choice
LESSON 2: ENVIRONMENT AND MARKET (EM)
LO 1. Develop a product/service in Medical Transcription
1.1 Identify what is of “Value” to the customer
1.2 Identify the customer to sell to
1.3 Explain what makes a product unique and competitive
1.4 Apply creativity and innovative techniques to develop marketable product
1.5 Employ a Unique Selling Proposition (USP) to a product/service
LO 2. Select a business idea based on the criteria and techniques set
2.1 Enumerate various criteria and steps in selecting a business idea
2.2 Apply the criteria/steps in selecting a viable business idea
2.3 Determine a business idea based on the criteria/techniques set
LO 3. Develop a brand for the product
3.1 Identify the benefits of having a good brand
3.2 Enumerate recognizable brands in the town/province
3.3 Enumerate the criteria for developing a brand
3.4 Generate a clear and appealing product brand
LESSON 3: PRODUCING TEXT FROM AUDIO TRANSCRIPTION (AT)
LO1. Prepare for audio transcription
1.1 Identify clients’ requirements relating to style, presentation, and storage of technology prior to commencing the task
1.2 Follow procedures in obtaining equipment and materials needed for transcription
1.3 Verify for correct operation and safety of the equipment and materials needed for transcription
1.4 Clarify the requirements of the texts to persons with authority
LO 2. Transcribe audio file
2.1 Produce text from transcription with the required accuracy
2.2 Ensure that the intended meaning of the author/ physician from an audio file is transcribed
2.3 Infer the meaning of unclear speech from the context of dictation
2.4 Clarify the meaning and spelling of technical terms to ensure accuracy of the text
2.5 Produce text within a designated timeline
2.5 Perform a self-check of the transcription to ensure accuracy
LO3. Edit and revise text
1. Perform self-check for accuracy of final text
2. Use appropriate grammar and syntax
3. Revise text in accordance with clients’ requirements
4. Format text with clients’ requirements
5. Observe SOP before printing the text
6. Follow procedures in storing the printed text in accordance with the clients’ requirements
7. Label stored and printed text according to client’s requirements
Source: K to 12 ICT – Medical Transcription (NC II) Curriculum Guide
