This course aims to enable learners to develop the knowledge and skills to use audio equipment and software in order to produce a range of routine and professional medical documents.

They will learn the techniques to transcribe recorded speech of a routine nature and containing medical terminology. Learners will learn how to interpret relevant information and use a range of word processing techniques to produce, format and print documents that are common in a medical environment.

Learners will also learn the importance of proofreading their work and how to use appropriate checking methods to produce accurate and professional documents.