3 Semester Hours Prerequisite: OA 103 or satisfactory score on competency exam. This course provides hands-on training in formatting medical reports. An office simulation using the computer and transcribing machines is used to teach preparation of medical reports such as case history, physical examinations, radiology reports, operative records, pathology reports, requests for consultations, discharge summaries, and autopsy reports. In addition, medical terminology, spelling, and grammar and punctuation specifically designed for the medical secretary will be emphasized.