2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Medical Record Transcribing/ Healthcare Documentation -ATD
Program Type:	ATD (Applied Technology Diploma)
Career Cluster:	Health Science

	CC	PSAV	
Program Number	N/A	H170508	
CIP Number	0351070706	0351070704	
Grade Level	Applied Technology Diploma (ATD)	30, 31	
Standard Length	33 credit hours	1200 clock hours	
CTSO	HOSA: Future Health Professionals	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml 	
Basic Skills Level:	Mathematics	10
Reading:	11
Language:	11	

Purpose

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Health Science career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of Health Science career cluster. 

The purpose of this program is to prepare student for employment as medical transcribers SOC 31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists.

The content includes but is not limited to medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, grammar and punctuation, health care delivery systems, health information services, ethical and legal responsibilities, safety/security procedures, word processing/ transcription skills and employability skills.  
Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is an Applied Technology Diploma (ATD) program that is part of a technical degree program, is less than 60 credit hours, and leads to employment in a specific occupation.  An ATD program may consist of either technical credit or college credit.  A public school district may offer an ATD program only as technical credit, with college credit awarded to a student upon articulation to a community college.

PSAV Program

When offered at the district level, this program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 2 occupational completion points and the courses as shown below. 

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Length	SOC Code	
A	HIM0009	Introduction to Health Information Technology *	90 hours	29-2099	
B	HIM0002	Medical Transcriber-ATD 1	370 hours	31-9094
	
	HIM0083	Medical Transcriber-ATD 2	370 hours		
	HIM0084	Medical Transcriber-ATD 3	370 hours		
* Students who have taken the Health core (HSC0003) previously as part of this program are not required to take HIM0009 to complete the program. These students should continue on to OCP B.  Beginning in 2011-12 new students should be enrolled in HIM0009 as the first course in the program. 

College Credit

When offered at the college level, this ATD program is part of the Health Information Technology AS degree (1351070700) and has a program length of 33 credits.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the healthcare delivery system and health occupations.
02.0	Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively.
03.0	Explore health informatics and information management as a profession.
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of health data concepts.
05.0	Describe the functions of a health record.
06.0	Demonstrate a basic understanding of Health Information Technology.
07.0	Discuss classification systems, clinical vocabularies and terminologies.
08.0	Explore ethical issues in Health Informatics and Information Management.
09.0	Identify the importance of privacy and health records law in healthcare.
10.0	Utilize appropriate health services organization and delivery system regulations. 
11.0	Demonstrate computer knowledge and skills.
12.0	Demonstrate employability skills.
13.0	Use appropriate medical and scientific terminology. 
14.0	Apply concepts of disease, diagnosis and treatment of the human body.
15.0	Apply rules of English grammar and punctuation.
16.0	Utilize medical references.
17.0	Apply healthcare documentation technology.
18.0	Practice safety and security specific of the medical transcriptionist/ healthcare documentation specialist.
19.0	Explain the role of health information services.
20.0	Demonstrate ethical and legal principles with regard to the use of healthcare documentation.

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Medical Record Transcribing/ Healthcare Documentation -ATD
PSAV Number:	H170508

When this program is offered at the PSAV level, the following organization of courses, standards, and benchmarks apply.

Course Number: HIM0009
Occupational Completion Point: A
Introduction to Health Information Technology – 90 Hours – SOC Code 29-2099	
01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the healthcare delivery system and health occupations–The student will be able to:	
01.01	Discuss the evolution of healthcare.	
01.02	Demonstrate an understanding of the infrastructure of healthcare in the United States.	
01.03	Discuss regulatory agencies and organizations within the healthcare delivery system	
01.04	Recognize levels of education, credentialing requirements, employment opportunities, workplace environments and career growth potential.	
02.0	Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively–The student will be able to:	
02.01	Develop basic speaking and active listening skills.	
02.02	Develop basic observational skills and related documentation strategies in written and oral form.	
02.03	Identify characteristics of successful and unsuccessful communication including barriers. 	
02.04	Respond to verbal and non-verbal cues. 	
02.05	Compose written communication including emails using correct spelling, grammar, formatting and confidentiality. 	
02.06	Observe professional e-mail practices and etiquette.	
02.07	Use appropriate medical terminology and abbreviations. 	
02.08	Recognize the importance of courtesy and respect for patients and other healthcare workers and maintain good interpersonal relationships. 	
02.09	Recognize the importance of patient/client educations regarding healthcare. 	
02.10	Adapt communication skills to varied levels of understanding and cultural orientation including diverse age, cultural, economic, ethnic and religious groups. 	
02.11	Recognize elements of communication using a sender-receiver model. 	
02.12	Distinguish between and report subjective and objective information. 	
02.13	Report relevant information in order of occurrence. 	
03.0	Explore health information management as a profession–The student will be able to:	
03.01	Discuss the history of health information management.	
03.02	Discuss the professional opportunities within the health information management profession.	
03.03	Demonstrate knowledge of professional associations within HIM.	
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of health data concepts–The student will be able to:	
04.01	Describe the various uses of health data (primary and secondary).	
04.02	Describe various characteristics of health data quality and standards.	
05.0	Describe the functions of a health record–The student will be able to:	
05.01	Demonstrate an understanding of the various formats of the health record.	
05.02	Explain the various uses of a health record. 	
05.03	Follow medical records policies and procedures for security, including confidentiality. 	
06.0	Demonstrate a basic understanding of Health Information Technology–The student will be able to:	
06.01	Discuss how healthcare reform legislation can and does affect the HIT field.	
06.02	Interpret information from Electronic Health Records (EHR) and applications in healthcare	
06.03	Demonstrate an understanding of creation, use, and purpose of the electronic health record.	
07.0	Discuss classification systems, clinical vocabularies and terminologies–The student will be able to:	
07.01	Demonstrate knowledge of administrative terminologies as they relate to HIM.	
07.02	Demonstrate knowledge of clinical terminologies as they relate to HIM.	
08.0	Explore ethical issues in Health Information Management–The student will be able to:	
08.01	Describe the code of ethics consistent with healthcare occupations.	
08.02	Recognize ethical issues related to health information technology.	
08.03	Recognize ethical issues related to coding and billing/ healthcare documentation.	
08.04	Demonstrate basic knowledge of accreditation standards and licensure agencies.	
09.0	Identify the importance of privacy and health records law in healthcare–The student will be able to:	
09.01	Explain the importance of maintaining ethical and legal standards in compiling and using paper-based and electronic health/medical records.	
09.02	Identify standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). 	
09.03	Define and explain the composition of the legal patient record.	
09.04	Follow medical records policies and procedures for security, including confidentiality. 	
10.0	Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate health services organization and delivery system regulations. – The student will be able to:	
10.01	Demonstrate knowledge of information system policies and procedures required by national health information initiatives on the healthcare delivery system.	
10.02	Demonstrate knowledge of current laws, accreditation, licensure, and certification standards related to health information initiatives from the national, state, local, and facility levels.	
10.03	Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures to comply with the changing regulations among various payment systems for healthcare services such as Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, etc.	
10.04	Differentiate the roles of various providers and disciplines throughout the continuum of healthcare and respond to their information needs.	
10.05	Describe how to monitor and re-adjust workflow as necessary.	
10.06	Describe the most significant legal and regulatory requirements related to the health information infrastructure.	
10.07	Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures for access and disclosure of personal health information.	
10.08	Describe procedures for patient-specific data to authorized users.	
10.09	Identify and recommend solutions to privacy issues/problems.	
10.10	Implement appropriate Joint Commission patient safety goals and other applicable regulating/accrediting agency guidelines.	
11.0	Demonstrate computer knowledge and skills–The student will be able to:	
11.01	Demonstrate keyboarding skills.	
11.02	Demonstrate the ability to create, manage, organize and retrieve files.	
11.03	Demonstrate ability to connect to the internet.	
11.04	Demonstrate ability to perform research on the internet by identifying reliable websites.	
11.05	Demonstrate ability to send and receive e-mail.	
11.06	Demonstrate ability to send messages with attached files.	
11.07	Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.	
11.08	Demonstrate the ability to install software programs as downloads or from a computer disk.	
11.09	Demonstrate knowledge of safe computer practices and security procedures including but not limited to encryption, passwords and biometrics.	
12.0	Demonstrate employability skills–The student will be able to:	
12.01	Identify personal traits or attitudes desirable in a member of the healthcare team. 	
12.02	Define basic professional standards of healthcare workers as they apply to hygiene, dress, language, confidentiality and behavior (i.e. courtesy and self-introductions).	
12.03	Identify documents that may be required when applying for a job. 	
12.04	Write an appropriate resume. 	
12.05	Conduct a job search. 	
12.06	Complete a job application form correctly.	
12.07	Demonstrate competence in job interview techniques. 	
12.08	Recognize levels of education, credentialing requirements, employment opportunities, workplace environments and career growth potential. 	
12.09	Identify acceptable work habits. 	
12.10	Recognize appropriate affective/professional behavior. 	
12.11	Compare careers within the health science career pathways (diagnostic services, therapeutic services, health informatics, support services or biotechnology research and development). 	
Course Number: HIM0002 
Occupational Completion Point: B 
Medical Transcriber- ATD 1 – 370 Hours – SOC Code 31-9094	
13.0	Use appropriate medical and scientific terminology–The student will be able to:	
13.01	Spell, define and pronounce medical words and their components.	
13.02	Define and use medical abbreviations. brief forms, acronyms, eponyms, and foreign words and phrases commonly used in healthcare practice.	
13.03	Identify and use the medical terminology related to the structure and function of the human body.	
13.04	Identify, pronounce, spell, and define pharmacological terminology.	
13.05	Students will distinguish between or among medical homophones (soundalikes), commonly confused medical terms, and synonyms.	
14.0	Apply concepts of disease, diagnosis and treatment of the human body. –The student will be able to:	
14.01	Identify and explain structure and function of the human body in health and in disease.	
14.02	Identify disorders and treatments of the human body.	
14.03	Identify and explain electrodiagnostic, imaging, laboratory, and pathology procedures and their application to diseases and disorders. 	
14.04	Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacology to include indications and contraindications, dosage, methods of administration, interactions and side effects. 	
14.05	Categorize surgical procedures and other interventional diagnostic and treatment modalities by specialty, indications or related diagnoses, technique, and typical findings.	
15.0	Apply rules of English grammar and punctuation.–The student will be able to:	
15.01	Recognize and use the principal parts of speech.	
15.02	Recognize and use punctuation marks.	
15.03	Apply rules of numerical expression.	
15.04	Apply rules of capitalization.	
15.05	Define and use abbreviations.	
15.06	Demonstrate ability to spell words in common usage. 	
15.07	Evaluate and use reliable resources for research and practice.	
15.08	Apply correct medical style as defined by authorities ( i.e. AHDI Book of style, AMA Manual of Style).	
15.09	Edit and proofread healthcare documentation.	
15.10	Recognize and use report formats.	
16.0	Utilize medical references–The student will be able to:	
16.01	Use medical dictionaries and specialty word books.	
16.02	Identify and use trade, generic and chemical drug names utilizing reference sources.	
16.03	Identify and use diagnostic test terminology.	
16.04	Access, use and evaluate the reliability of resources located on the internet.	
Course Number: HIM0083
Occupational Completion Point: B 
Medical Transcriber-ATD 2 – 370 Hours – SOC Code 31-9094	
17.0	Apply healthcare documentation technology.–The student will be able to: 	
17.01	Demonstrate keyboarding skills with an awareness of productivity and accuracy standards and definitions.	
17.02	Demonstrate use of transcription technology. 	
17.03	Discuss the use of commonly used dictation delivery and transcription technologies.	
17.04	Students will accurately transcribe and/or edit a required minimum number of reports to include history and physical, consultations, discharge summaries, operative reports and special reports, applying competencies specified in the areas of English Language, Medical Knowledge, Technology, Healthcare Documentation, and Professional Practice. 	
17.05	Students will demonstrate the ability to proofread and correct transcribed healthcare documents, including using critical thinking and editing skills.	
17.06	Students will recognize, evaluate, and call attention to inconsistencies, discrepancies, and inaccuracies in healthcare dictation while transcribing/editing, without altering the meaning of the content.	
17.07	Demonstrate the use of word processing programs, including commands for editing, file organization, and retrieval.	
17.08	Demonstrate knowledge of abbreviation expanders and other productivity-enhancing software.	
17.09	Demonstrate a general knowledge of speech recognition technology (SRT), its basic editing functions, and how it integrates into healthcare documentation.	
17.10	Demonstrate a general knowledge of electronic healthcare records (EHR) including the functions related to dictation/transcription integration and editing, and common terminology used in EHR systems. 	
18.0	Practice safety and security specific of the medical transcriptionist/ healthcare documentation specialist. –The student will be able to:	
18.01	Follow common health information policies and procedures for security specific to the role of the medical transcriptionist/ healthcare documentation specialist. 	
18.02	Demonstrate workstation ergonomics specific to the medical transcriptionist/ healthcare documentation specialist.  	
Course Number: HIM0084
Occupational Completion Point: B 
Medical Transcriber-ATD 3 – 370 Hours – SOC Code 31-9094	
19.0	Explain the role of health information services–The student will be able to:	
19.01	Understand the documentation workflow, will be able to explain the importance of delivering healthcare documentation in a timely manner, and apply this concept.	
19.02	Explain the use of the health record by state and federal regulatory and licensing agencies and accrediting bodies/agencies.	
19.03	Students will demonstrate an awareness of the opportunities in medical transcription/ healthcare documentation and related careers and the importance of professional development.	
20.0	Demonstrate ethical and legal principles with regard to the use of healthcare documentation.–The student will be able to:	
20.01	Explain the importance of maintaining ethical and legal standards in compiling and using healthcare documentation.	
20.02	 Explain the importance of maintaining workstation security and safeguarding protected health information (PHI).	
20.03	Explain medical record authentication and its legal implications.	
20.04	Explain the scope of practice of the medical transcriptionist/ healthcare documentation specialist.	
20.05	Discuss the code of ethics of the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI).	
20.06	Discuss the code of ethics of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).	
20.07	 Discuss Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations as these regulations apply to healthcare documentation.	

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Medical Record Transcribing/ Healthcare Documentation -ATD
ATD CIP Number:	0351070706
SOC Code(s):		31-9094

When this program is offered at the college level, the following standards and benchmarks apply:

01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the healthcare delivery system and health occupations–The student will be able to:	
01.01	Discuss the evolution of healthcare.	
01.02	Demonstrate an understanding of the infrastructure of healthcare in the United States.	
01.03	Discuss regulatory agencies and organizations within the healthcare delivery system	
01.04	Recognize levels of education, credentialing requirements, employment opportunities, workplace environments and career growth potential.	
02.0	Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively–The student will be able to:	
02.01	Develop basic speaking and active listening skills.	
02.02	Develop basic observational skills and related documentation strategies in written and oral form.	
02.03	Identify characteristics of successful and unsuccessful communication including barriers. 	
02.04	Respond to verbal and non-verbal cues. 	
02.05	Compose written communication including emails using correct spelling, grammar, formatting and confidentiality. 	
02.06	Observe professional e-mail practices and etiquette.	
02.07	Use appropriate medical terminology and abbreviations. 	
02.08	Recognize the importance of courtesy and respect for patients and other healthcare workers and maintain good interpersonal relationships. 	
02.09	Recognize the importance of patient/client educations regarding healthcare. 	
02.10	Adapt communication skills to varied levels of understanding and cultural orientation including diverse age, cultural, economic, ethnic and religious groups. 	
02.11	Recognize elements of communication using a sender-receiver model. 	
02.12	Distinguish between and report subjective and objective information. 	
02.13	Report relevant information in order of occurrence. 	
03.0	Explore health information management as a profession–The student will be able to:	
03.01	Discuss the history of health information management.	
03.02	Discuss the professional opportunities within the health information management profession.	
03.03	Demonstrate knowledge of professional associations within HIM.	
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of health data concepts–The student will be able to:	
04.01	Describe the various uses of health data (primary and secondary).	
04.02	Describe various characteristics of health data quality and standards.	
05.0	Describe the functions of a health record–The student will be able to:	
05.01	Demonstrate an understanding of the various formats of the health record.	
05.02	Explain the various uses of a health record. 	
05.03	Follow medical records policies and procedures for security, including confidentiality. 	
06.0	Demonstrate a basic understanding of Health Information Technology–The student will be able to:	
06.01	Discuss how healthcare reform legislation can and does affect the HIT field.	
06.02	Interpret information from Electronic Health Records (EHR) and applications in healthcare	
06.03	Demonstrate an understanding of creation, use, and purpose of the electronic health record.	
07.0	Discuss classification systems, clinical vocabularies and terminologies–The student will be able to:	
07.01	Demonstrate knowledge of administrative terminologies as they relate to HIM.	
07.02	Demonstrate knowledge of clinical terminologies as they relate to HIM.	
08.0	Explore ethical issues in Health Information Management–The student will be able to:	
08.01	Describe the code of ethics consistent with healthcare occupations.	
08.02	Recognize ethical issues related to health information technology.	
08.03	Recognize ethical issues related to coding and billing/ healthcare documentation.	
08.04	Demonstrate basic knowledge of accreditation standards and licensure agencies.	
09.0	Identify the importance of privacy and health records law in healthcare–The student will be able to:	
09.01	Explain the importance of maintaining ethical and legal standards in compiling and using paper-based and electronic health/medical records.	
09.02	Identify standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). 	
09.03	Define and explain the composition of the legal patient record.	
09.04	Follow medical records policies and procedures for security, including confidentiality. 	
10.0	Utilize appropriate health services organization and delivery system regulations. – The student will be able to:	
10.01	Demonstrate knowledge of information system policies and procedures required by national health information initiatives on the healthcare delivery system.	
10.02	Demonstrate knowledge of current laws, accreditation, licensure, and certification standards related to health information initiatives from the national, state, local, and facility levels.	
10.03	Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures to comply with the changing regulations among various payment systems for healthcare services such as Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, etc.	
10.04	Differentiate the roles of various providers and disciplines throughout the continuum of healthcare and respond to their information needs.	
10.05	Describe how to monitor and re-adjust workflow as necessary.	
10.06	Describe the most significant legal and regulatory requirements related to the health information infrastructure.	
10.07	Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures for access and disclosure of personal health information.	
10.08	Describe procedures for patient-specific data to authorized users.	
10.09	Identify and recommend solutions to privacy issues/problems.	
10.10	Implement appropriate Joint Commission patient safety goals and other applicable regulating/accrediting agency guidelines.	
11.0	Demonstrate computer knowledge and skills–The student will be able to:	
11.01	Demonstrate keyboarding skills.	
11.02	Demonstrate the ability to create, manage, organize and retrieve files.	
11.03	Demonstrate ability to connect to the internet.	
11.04	Demonstrate ability to perform research on the internet by identifying reliable websites.	
11.05	Demonstrate ability to send and receive e-mail.	
11.06	Demonstrate ability to send messages with attached files.	
11.07	Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.	
11.08	Demonstrate the ability to install software programs as downloads or from a computer disk.	
11.09	Demonstrate knowledge of safe computer practices and security procedures including but not limited to encryption, passwords and biometrics.	
12.0	Demonstrate employability skills–The student will be able to:	
12.01	Identify personal traits or attitudes desirable in a member of the healthcare team. 	
12.02	Define basic professional standards of healthcare workers as they apply to hygiene, dress, language, confidentiality and behavior (i.e. courtesy and self-introductions).	
12.03	Identify documents that may be required when applying for a job. 	
12.04	Write an appropriate resume. 	
12.05	Conduct a job search. 	
12.06	Complete a job application form correctly.	
12.07	Demonstrate competence in job interview techniques. 	
12.08	Recognize levels of education, credentialing requirements, employment opportunities, workplace environments and career growth potential. 	
12.09	Identify acceptable work habits. 	
12.10	Recognize appropriate affective/professional behavior. 	
12.11	Compare careers within the health science career pathways (diagnostic services, therapeutic services, health informatics, support services or biotechnology research and development). 	
13.0	Use appropriate medical and scientific terminology–The student will be able to:	
13.01	Spell, define and pronounce medical words and their components.	
13.02	Define and use medical abbreviations. brief forms, acronyms, eponyms, and foreign words and phrases commonly used in healthcare practice.	
13.03	Identify and use the medical terminology related to the structure and function of the human body.	
13.04	Identify, pronounce, spell, and define pharmacological terminology.	
13.05	Students will distinguish between or among medical homophones (soundalikes), commonly confused medical terms, and synonyms.	
14.0	Apply concepts of disease, diagnosis and treatment of the human body. –The student will be able to:	
14.01	Identify and explain structure and function of the human body in health and in disease.	
14.02	Identify disorders and treatments of the human body.	
14.03	Identify and explain electrodiagnostic, imaging, laboratory, and pathology procedures and their application to diseases and disorders. 	
14.04	Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacology to include indications and contraindications, dosage, methods of administration, interactions and side effects. 	
14.05	Categorize surgical procedures and other interventional diagnostic and treatment modalities by specialty, indications or related diagnoses, technique, and typical findings.	
15.0	Apply rules of English grammar and punctuation.–The student will be able to:	
15.01	Recognize and use the principal parts of speech.	
15.02	Recognize and use punctuation marks.	
15.03	Apply rules of numerical expression.	
15.04	Apply rules of capitalization.	
15.05	Define and use abbreviations.	
15.06	Demonstrate ability to spell words in common usage. 	
15.07	Evaluate and use reliable resources for research and practice.	
15.08	Apply correct medical style as defined by authorities (i.e. AHDI Book of style, AMA Manual of Style).	
15.09	Edit and proofread healthcare documentation.	
15.10	Recognize and use report formats.	
16.0	Utilize medical references–The student will be able to:	
16.01	Use medical dictionaries and specialty word books.	
16.02	Identify and use trade, generic and chemical drug names utilizing reference sources.	
16.03	Identify and use diagnostic test terminology.	
16.04	Access, use and evaluate the reliability of resources located on the internet.	
17.0	Apply healthcare documentation technology.–The student will be able to: 	
17.01	Demonstrate keyboarding skills with an awareness of productivity and accuracy standards and definitions.	
17.02	Demonstrate use of transcription technology. 	
17.03	Discuss the use of commonly used dictation delivery and transcription technologies.	
17.04	Students will accurately transcribe and/or edit a required minimum number of reports to include history and physical, consultations, discharge summaries, operative reports and special reports, applying competencies specified in the areas of English Language, Medical Knowledge, Technology, Healthcare Documentation, and Professional Practice. 	
17.05	Students will demonstrate the ability to proofread and correct transcribed healthcare documents, including using critical thinking and editing skills.	
17.06	Students will recognize, evaluate, and call attention to inconsistencies, discrepancies, and inaccuracies in healthcare dictation while transcribing/editing, without altering the meaning of the content.	
17.07	Demonstrate the use of word processing programs, including commands for editing, file organization, and retrieval.	
17.08	Demonstrate knowledge of abbreviation expanders and other productivity-enhancing software.	
17.09	Demonstrate a general knowledge of speech recognition technology (SRT), its basic editing functions, and how it integrates into healthcare documentation.	
17.10	Demonstrate a general knowledge of electronic healthcare records (EHR) including the functions related to dictation/transcription integration and editing, and common terminology used in EHR systems. 	
18.0	Practice safety and security specific of the medical transcriptionist/ healthcare documentation specialist. –The student will be able to:	
18.01	Follow common health information policies and procedures for security specific to the role of the medical transcriptionist/ healthcare documentation specialist. 	
18.02	Demonstrate workstation ergonomics specific to the medical transcriptionist/ healthcare documentation specialist.  	
19.0	Explain the role of health information services–The student will be able to:	
19.01	Understand the documentation workflow, will be able to explain the importance of delivering healthcare documentation in a timely manner, and apply this concept.	
19.02	Explain the use of the health record by state and federal regulatory and licensing agencies and accrediting bodies/agencies.	
19.03	Students will demonstrate an awareness of the opportunities in medical transcription/ healthcare documentation and related careers and the importance of professional development.	
20.0	Demonstrate ethical and legal principles with regard to the use of healthcare documentation.–The student will be able to:	
20.01	Explain the importance of maintaining ethical and legal standards in compiling and using healthcare documentation.	
20.02	Explain the importance of maintaining workstation security and safeguarding protected health information (PHI).	
20.03	Explain medical record authentication and its legal implications.	
20.04	Explain the scope of practice of the medical transcriptionist/ healthcare documentation specialist.	
20.05	Discuss the code of ethics of the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI).	
20.06	Discuss the code of ethics of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).	
20.07	Discuss Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations as these regulations apply to healthcare documentation.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Special Notes

In accordance with Rule 6A-10.024, F.A.C. all faculty providing instruction must have at least a baccalaureate degree or an associate degree with demonstrated competencies in the specific instructional program as defined by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Faculty teaching in this program must have a minimum of a B.S. degree in Health Information Management or Office Systems Technology -Medical Office Systems Specializations or an associate degree and demonstrated competencies in the specialty area as defined by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

For those programs preparing students for the Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist industry certification through Association for the Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI) the model curriculum of the AHDI should be used to properly prepare students for this examination. Industry Certification is voluntary and is sponsored by the AHDI. 

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Students should be encouraged to become members of their professional organization, and participate in the state/local chapter activities. 

Outcomes 01- 12 are referred to as the Health Information Technology core and do not have to be completed if the students has previously completed the core in another program at any level. The Core should be taken first or concurrently with the first course in the program.

The program should prepare the graduate to take the national examination to become a Certified Medical Transcriptionist.  Certification is voluntary and is sponsored by the American Association for Medical Transcription, 3460 Oakdale Rd. Suite M, Modesto, CA 95355-9690, 800-982-2182 or (209) 551-0883.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

HOSA: Future Health Professionals is the intercurricular career and technical student organization providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  

Basic Skills

In PSAV programs offered for 450 hours or more, in accordance with Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C. the minimum basic skills grade levels required for postsecondary adult career and technical students to complete this program are:  Mathematics 10, Language 11, and Reading 11.  These grade level numbers correspond to a grade equivalent score obtained on a state designated basic skills examination. 

Adult students with disabilities, as defined in Section 1004.02(7), Florida Statutes, may be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirements (Rule 6A-10.040).  Students served in exceptional student education (except gifted) as defined in s. 1003.01(3)(a), F.S., may also be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirement.  Each school district and Florida College must adopt a policy addressing procedures for exempting eligible students with disabilities from the Basic Skills requirement as permitted in Section 1004.91(3), F.S.

Students who possess a college degree at the Associate of Applied Science level or higher; who have completed or are exempt from the college entry-level examination; or who have passed a state, national, or industry licensure exam are exempt from meeting the Basic Skills requirement (Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C.)  Exemptions from state, national or industry licensure are limited to the certifications listed on the Basic Skills and Licensure Exemption List which may be accessed from the CTE Program Resources page.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access.  Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Program Length

In accordance with Rule 6A-10.024, F.A.C. an ATD program consists of a course of study that is part of an AS or AAS degree program, is less than 60 credit hours, is approximately 50% of the technical component (non-general education), and leads to employment in a specific occupation.  An ATD program may consist of either technical credit or college credit. 

Students must have a high school diploma, a GED, or a certificate of completion to be admitted to an ATD program.  Within six weeks of entry, students in ATD programs of 450 or more hours must be tested pursuant to Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C. and if below minimum standards for completion from the program, must receive remedial instruction.  The minimum standards must be at least the equivalent of a score of ten (10) on all sections of basic skills test approved in Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C.  Students must successfully complete all remedial instruction before completing the ATD.  

Community Colleges may offer either college or career credit toward the ATD.  A Career Center in a public school district may offer an ATD program only as technical credit, with college credit awarded to a student upon articulation to a community college (Section 1004.02, F.S.) 

When offered at a community college the standard length of this program is 33 credits.  When offered at a technical center the standard length of this program is 1200 clock hours.

In accordance with Rule 6A-10.024, F.A.C. all faculty providing instruction must have at least a baccalaureate degree or an associate degree with demonstrated competencies in the specific instructional program as defined by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml