K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION (NC II)

These are the specializations and their pre-requisites. These lists should be used as reference for curriculum maps.

AGRI-FISHERY ARTS
Specialization Number of Hours Pre-requisite
1. Agricultural Crops Production (NC I) 320 hours
2. Agricultural Crops Production (NC II)
updated based on TESDA Training Regulations published December 28, 2013 640 hours

3. Agricultural Crops Production (NC III) 640 hours Agricultural Crops Production (NC II)
4. Animal Production (Poultry-Chicken) (NC II) or
Animal Health Care Management (NC III) 320 hours Animal Production (Ruminants) (NC II) or
Animal Production (Swine) (NC II)
5. Animal Production (Poultry-Chicken) (NC II) 320 hours
updated based on TESDA Training Regulations published December 28, 2013
6. Animal Production (Large Ruminants) (NC II) 320 hours
updated based on TESDA Training Regulations published December 28, 2013
7. Animal Production (Swine) (NC II) 320 hours
updated based on TESDA Training Regulations published December 28, 2013
8. Aquaculture (NC II) 640 hours
9. Artificial Insemination (Large Ruminants) (NC II) 160 hours Animal Production (Large Ruminants) (NC II)
10. Artificial Insemination (Swine) (NC II) 160 hours Animal Production (Swine) (NC II)
11. Fish Capture (NC II) 640 hours
12. Fishing Gear Repair and Maintenance (NC III) 320 hours
13. Fish-Products Packaging (NC II) 320 hours
14. Fish Wharf Operation (NC I) 160 hours
15. Food Processing (NC II) 640 hours
16. Horticulture (NC III) 640 hours Agricultural Crops Production (NC II)
17. Landscape Installation and Maintenance (NC II) 320 hours
18. Organic Agriculture (NC II) 320 hours
19. Pest Management (NC II) 320 hours
20. Rice Machinery Operations (NC II) 320 hours
21. Rubber Processing (NC II) 320 hours
22. Rubber Production (NC II) 320 hours
23. Slaughtering Operations (Hog/Swine/Pig) (NC II) 160 hours

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION (NC II)

HOME ECONOMICS

Number of
Specialization Pre-requisite
Hours
1. Attractions and Theme Parks Operations with Ecotourism (NC
160 hours
II)
2. Barbering (NC II) 320 hours
3. Bartending (NC II) 320 hours
4. Beauty/Nail Care (NC II) 160 hours
5. Bread and Pastry Production (NC II) 160 hours
6. Caregiving (NC II) 640 hours
7. Commercial Cooking (NC III) 320 hours Cookery (NC II)
8. Cookery (NC II) 320 hours
9. Dressmaking (NC II) 320 hours
10. Events Management Services (NC III) 320 hours
11. Fashion Design (Apparel) (NC III) 640 hours Dressmaking (NC II) or Tailoring (NC II)
12. Food and Beverage Services (NC II) 160 hours
updated based on TESDA Training Regulations published December 28, 2013
13. Front Office Services (NC II) 160 hours
14. Hairdressing (NC II) 320 hours
15. Hairdressing (NC III) 640 hours Hairdressing (NC II)
16. Handicraft (Basketry, Macrame) (Non-NC) 160 hours
17. Handicraft (Fashion Accessories, Paper Craft) (Non-NC) 160 hours
18. Handicraft (Needlecraft) (Non-NC) 160 hours
19. Handicraft (Woodcraft, Leathercraft) (Non-NC) 160 hours
20. Housekeeping (NC II) 160 hours
updated based on TESDA Training Regulations published December 28, 2013
21. Local Guiding Services (NC II) 160 hours
22. Tailoring (NC II) 320 hours
23. Tourism Promotion Services (NC II) 160 hours
24. Travel Services (NC II) 160 hours
25. Wellness Massage (NC II) 160 hours
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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION (NC II)
INDUSTRIAL ARTS
Number of
Specialization Pre-requisite
Hours
1. Automotive Servicing (NC I) 640 hours
updated based on TESDA Training Regulations published December 28, 2013
2. Automotive Servicing (NC II) 640 hours Automotive Servicing (NC I)
3. Carpentry (NC II) 640 hours
4. Carpentry (NC III) 320 hours Carpentry (NC II)
5. Construction Painting (NC II) 160 hours
6. Domestic Refrigeration and Air-conditioning (DOMRAC) Servicing
640 hours
(NC II)
7. Driving (NC II) 160 hours
8. Electrical Installation and Maintenance (NC II) 640 hours
9. Electric Power Distribution Line Construction (NC II) 320 hours Electrical Installation and Maintenance (NC II)
10. Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing (NC II) 640 hours
updated based on TESDA Training Regulations published December 28, 2013
11. Furniture Making (Finishing) (NC II) 640 hours
12. Instrumentation and Control Servicing (NC II) 320 hours Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing (EPAS) (NC II)
13. Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) (NC II) 320 hours Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) (NC II)
14. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) (NC II) 320 hours Shielded Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) (NC II)
15. Machining (NC I) 640 hours
16. Machining (NC II) 640 hours Machining (NC I)
17. Masonry (NC II) 320 hours
18. Mechatronics Servicing (NC II) 320 hours Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing (EPAS) (NC II)
19. Motorcycle/Small Engine Servicing (NC II) 320 hours
20. Plumbing (NC I) 320 hours
21. Plumbing (NC II) 320 hours Plumbing (NC I)
22. Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (Packaged Air-Conditioning Unit
Domestic Refrigeration and Air-conditioning (DOMRAC)
[PACU]/Commercial Refrigeration Equipment [CRE]) Servicing (NC 640 hours
Servicing (NC II)
III)
23. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (NC I) 320 hours
24. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (NC II) 320 hours Shielded Metal Arc Welding (NC I)
25. Tile Setting (NC II) 320 hours
26. Transmission Line Installation and Maintenance (NC II) 640 hours Electrical Installation and Maintenance (NC II)

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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION (NC II)

INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

Number of
Specialization Pre-requisite
Hours
1. Animation (NC II) 320 hours
2. Broadband Installation (Fixed Wireless Systems) (NC II) 160 hours Computer Systems Servicing (NC II)
3. Computer Programming (.Net Technology) (NC III) 320 hours
updated based on TESDA Training Regulations published December 28, 2013
4. Computer Programming (Java) (NC III) 320 hours
updated based on TESDA Training Regulations published December 28, 2013
5. Computer Programming (Oracle Database) (NC III) 320 hours
updated based on TESDA Training Regulations published December 28, 2013
6. Computer Systems Servicing (NC II) 640 hours
updated based on TESDA Training Regulations published December 28, 2007
7. Contact Center Services (NC II) 320 hours
8. Illustration (NC II) 320 hours
9. Medical Transcription (NC II) 320 hours
10. Technical Drafting (NC II) 320 hours
11. Telecom OSP and Subscriber Line Installation
320 hours Computer Systems Servicing (NC II)
(Copper Cable/POTS and DSL) (NC II)
12. Telecom OSP Installation (Fiber Optic Cable) (NC II) 160 hours Computer Systems Servicing (NC II)

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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION (NC II)
(160 hours)

Course Description:
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.

CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD PERFORMANCE LEARNING CODE

STANDARD COMPETENCIES
Introduction The learners…
1. Relevance of the course The learners demonstrate an The learners shall be able 1. Discuss the relevance of
2. Key concepts of common understanding of key concepts, to independently the course
competencies principles, and core create/provide quality and 2. Explain the key concepts
3. Core competencies in Medical competencies in Medical marketable product and/or of common competencies
Transcription Transcription service in Medical 3. Explain the core concepts
4. Career opportunities Transcription as prescribed of Medical Transcription
by the TESDA Training 4. Explore job opportunities
Regulations in Medical Transcription
as a career
LESSON 1: PERSONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES (PECS)
1. Assessment of Personal The learners demonstrate an The learners shall be able LO 1. Recognize PECs TLE_PECS9-12-Ia-1
Competencies and Skills (PECs) understanding of to recognize his/her PECs needed in Medical
vis-à-vis a practicing one’s PECs in relation to Medical and prepare an activity Transcription
entrepreneur/employee in Transcription plan that aligns with those 1.1 Assess one’s PECs:
locality/town of a practitioner/ characteristics, attributes,
1.1 Characteristics entrepreneur in Medical lifestyle, skills, and traits
1.2. Attributes Transcription 1.2 Assess practitioner’s:
1.3 Lifestyle characteristics, attributes,
1.4 Skills lifestyle, skills and traits
1.5 Traits 1.3 Compare one’s PECs with
2. Analysis of PECs in relation those of a practitioner/
to a practitioner /entrepreneur
3. Align, strengthen, and develop 1.4 Align one’s PECs with
one’s PECs based on the results those of a practitioner/
entrepreneur
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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION (NC II)
CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD PERFORMANCE LEARNING CODE
STANDARD COMPETENCIES
LESSON 2: ENVIRONMENT AND MARKET (EM)
1. Market (locality/town) The learners demonstrate an The learners shall be able LO 1. Recognize and TLE_EM9-12-Ia-1
2. Key concepts of Market understanding of to create a business understand the market in
3. Players in the market the environment and market in vicinity map reflective of Medical Transcription
(Competitors) Medical Transcription in one’s potential market in Medical 1.1 Identify the players/
4. Products and services available locality/town Transcription in a competitors in the town
in the market locality/town 1.2 Identify the different
products/services
available in the market
5. Market (Customer) LO 2. Recognize the TLE_EM9-12-Ia-2
6. Key concepts in identifying potential
and understanding the customer/market in
consumer Medical Transcription
7. Consumer Analysis through: 2.1 Identify the profile of
7.1 Observation potential customers
7.2 Interviews 2.2 Identify the customer’s
7.3 Focus Group Discussion needs and wants through
(FGD) consumer analysis
7.4 Survey 2.3 Conduct
consumer/market
analysis
LESSON 3: USE OF HAND TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT (UT)
1. Hand tools in medical The learners demonstrate an The learners shall be able LO 1. Prepare hand tools TLE_ICTMT9-12UT-Ib-1
transcription understanding of hand tools and to use hand tools and and equipment in medical
2. Equipment in medical equipment in Medical equipment in Medical transcription
transcription Transcription Transcription 1.1 Use hand tools and
equipment according to
function and task
requirement
3. Procedure in accomplishing LO 2. Inspect hand tools
forms: and equipment received TLE_ICTMT9-12UT-Ic-2
3.1 Job order slips in Medical Transcription
3.2 Tools and materials 2.1 Check the list of tools
requisition slips and equipment to be
3.3 Borrower’s slip requested per job
requirement
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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION (NC II)
CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD PERFORMANCE LEARNING CODE
STANDARD COMPETENCIES
4. Requisition procedures 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)
1. Safety procedures in using The learners demonstrate an The learners shall be able LO 1. Use and maintain TLE_ICTMT9-12MT-Id-1
hand tools and equipment understanding of to maintain tools, hand tools, measuring
2. Procedures in cleaning, concepts and principles in equipment, and instrument, and
tightening, and simple repairs maintaining tools, equipment, paraphernalia as equipment
of hand tools, equipment and and paraphernalia prescribed by the TESDA 1.1 Perform safety
paraphernalia Training Regulations. procedures in using hand
3. Common malfunction in hand tools and equipment
tools, 1.2 Follow procedures in
equipment, and paraphernalia cleaning, tightening, and
4. Reporting to property custodian 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)
1. Types of components and The learners demonstrate an The learners shall be able LO 1. Perform basic TLE_ICTMT9-12MC-Ie-1
objects to be measured: understanding of to perform accurate mensuration
1.1 Memory concepts and principles in measurements and 1.1 Identify object/s to be
1.2 Data storage capacity measurements and calculation calculation based on a measured
1.3 Processor given task. 1.2 Use the correct
1.4 Video card specifications as specified
2. Correct specifications of the in the operating system
relevant sources
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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION (NC II)
CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD PERFORMANCE LEARNING CODE
STANDARD COMPETENCIES
3. Conversion and calculation LO 2. Carry out TLE_ICTMT9-12MC-If-2
3.1 Capacity and speed mensuration and
3.2 Memory calculation
3.3 Data storage 2.1 Perform calculation
3.4 Processor needed to complete task
3.5 Video card 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 (ID)
1. Basic Symbols The learners demonstrate an The learners shall be able LO 1. Identify different TLE_ICTMT9-12ID-Ig-1
2. Basic Elements understanding of concepts and to prepare and interpret kinds of technical
2.1 Schematic diagram principles in preparing and technical drawings and drawings
2.2 Charts interpreting technical drawings work plans accurately 1.1 Identify basic symbols
2.3 Block diagrams and work plans in Medical used in technical drawing
2.4 Layout plans Transcription. 1.2 Select technical drawing
2.5 Loop diagram in accordance with the
job requirement

3. Flowchart interpretation LO 2. Interpret technical TLE_ICTMT9-12ID-Ih-2

3.1 Types of flowchart 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

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION (NC II)
CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD PERFORMANCE LEARNING CODE
STANDARD COMPETENCIES
LESSON 7: PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES (OS)
1. Hazards and risks control The learners demonstrate an The learners shall be able LO 1. Identify hazards and TLE_ICTMT9-12OS-Ii-1
1.1 safety regulations understanding of to consistently observe and risks
1.2 indicators of hazard and concepts and principles of practice occupational 1.1 Explain hazards and risks
risks Occupational Health and Safety health and safety in the workplace
1.3 contingency measures (OHS) Procedures in relation to procedures in the 1.2 Identify hazards and risks
hazards and risks in the workplace indicators in the
workplace workplace
1.3 Apply contingency
measures in accordance
with Occupational Health
and Safety (OHS)
Procedures
2. Evaluation of hazards and risks LO 2. Evaluate hazards TLE_ICTMT9-12OS-Ij-2
2.1 Effects of hazards and and risks
risks in the workplace 2.1 Determine the effects of
hazards and risks
2.2 Classify the types of
hazards and risks in the
workplace
3. Hazards and risks control LO 3. Control hazards and TLE_ICTMT9-12OS-Ij-3
3.1 Safety regulation 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
4. Maintenance of OHS LO 4. Maintain TLE_ICTMT9-12OS-Ij-4
Procedures awareness occupational health and
4.1 Operational health and safety regulations
safety procedures, 4.1 Participate in related
practices, and regulations drills and training
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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION (NC II)
CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD PERFORMANCE LEARNING CODE
STANDARD COMPETENCIES
4.2 Prepare OHS personal
records in accordance
with workplace
requirements
LESSON 8: USING BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TO RESPOND TO CUSTOMERS NEEDS (BT)
1. Transcription software and The learners demonstrate an The learners shall be able LO 1. Select and apply TLE_ICTMT9-12BT-IIa-e-
hardware understanding of to use business technology appropriate technology 1
2. Internet manipulation skills concepts and principles in the to respond to customers’ and software for medical
3. Technology skills to use use of business technology to needs based on transcription tasks
business equipment respond to customers’ needs established industry and/or 1.1 Select appropriate
4. Ergonomic Guidelines job requirements technology and software
4.1 Seating Posture applications to achieve
4.2 Visual Display Unit the requirements of the
Screen Brightness task
5. Correct log-on sheet–down 1.2 Perform work within
procedures for computer ergonomic guidelines
equipment 1.3 Use technology according
6. Organizational Requirement to organizational
7. Legal and Organizational Policy requirements that
Guidelines and Requirement promote a safe work
environment

8. Keyboarding skills LO 2. Process and organize TLE_ICTMT9BT-IIf-j-2

9. Planning and organizing medical transcription data
activities 2.1 Identify files and records
10. Log-On Procedure according to task and
11. Mathematical ideas and organizational
techniques requirements
12. Locating Data 2.2 Generate reports
13. Storing Data according to task and
13.1 Storage in Directory and organizational
Sub-Directories requirements
13.2 Storage in Directory CD 2.3 Edit document/s and/or
ROM, Diskette, Drives Or records according to task
Back up System
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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION (NC II)
CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD PERFORMANCE LEARNING CODE
STANDARD COMPETENCIES
13.3 Appropriate storage/ and organizational
filling of hard copies of requirements
computer generated 2.4 Operate input devices
document 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

14. Routine Maintenance LO 3. Maintain business TLE_ICTMT9-12TT-IIIa-

14.1 Replacing consumables technology equipment e-3
14.2 Regular checking 3.1 Identify used-technology
14.3 “In-House” cleaning consumables in
and servicing according accordance with
to manufacturer’s manufacturers’
and guidelines instructions and
15. Maintaining files of clients organizational
16. Backup and virus protection requirements
procedures 3.2 Replace used-technology
17. Methods of detecting faults in consumables in
solving problems with business accordance with
technology manufacturers’
instructions and
organizational
requirements
3.3 Carry out routine
maintenance on
equipment in accordance
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CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD PERFORMANCE LEARNING CODE
STANDARD COMPETENCIES
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 9: USING MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY TO CARRY OUT TASKS (TT)

1. Fundamental word structure The learners demonstrate an The learners shall be able LO 1. Respond TLE_ICTMT9-12TT-IIIf-j-
used in basic and advanced understanding of to use medical terminology appropriately to 1
medical terminology concepts and principles in using to carry out tasks following instructions
2. Human Anatomy and medical terminology to carry out the job requirements 1.1 Document written and
Physiology tasks oral instructions using
3. Common Medical Conditions medical terminology
and its Pathophysiology 1.2 Interpret abbreviations of
4. Clinical/laboratory/diagnostic commonly used medical
procedures and equipment terms and associated
5. Common Medications processes
6. Surgical procedures 1.3 Clarify medical
7. Medico-legal Terminology terminology from
8. Common Abbreviations for appropriate references
Medical and Pharmacological when necessary
Terms
9. Stedman’s Software (Medical
Dictionary)
10. Drug Reference
11. American Association of
Medical Transcriptionist’s Book
of Style

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION (NC II)
CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD PERFORMANCE LEARNING CODE
STANDARD COMPETENCIES
12. Proofreading and Editing LO 2. Use of appropriate TLE_ICTMT9-12TT-IVa-
13. Maintaining files of clients medical terminology in the e-2
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
14. Common Medical Transcription LO 3. Use appropriate TLE_ICTMT9-12TT-IVf-j-
Material medical terminology in the 3
15. Medical dictionary preparation of documents
16. Medical Transcription 3.1 Use appropriate medical
Handbook/manual technology in preparing
17. Drug and prescription documents
information sources/database 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

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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION (NC II)
(160 hours)

Course Description:

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.

CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD PERFORMANCE STANDARD LEARNING COMPETENCIES CODE

Introduction The learners…
1. Relevance of the course The learners demonstrate an The learners shall be able to 1. Discuss the relevance of the
2. Core competency in Medical understanding of create/provides quality and course
Transcription concepts, underlying theories marketable product and/or service 2. Explain the core competency in
3. Career opportunities and the core competency in in Medical Transcription as Medical Transcription
Medical Transcription prescribed by the TESDA Training 3. Explore job opportunities for a
Regulations career in Medical Transcription

LESSON 1: PERSONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES (PECS)

1. Assessment of Personal The learners demonstrate an The learners shall be able to LO 1. Develop and strengthen TLE_PECS9-
Competencies and Skills (PECs) understanding of create a plan of action that PECs needed in Medical 12-Ia-1
vis-à-vis a practicing one’s PECs in Medical strengthens/ further develops Transcription
entrepreneur/employee in a Transcription one’s PECs in Medical 1.1 Identify areas for
province. Transcription improvement, development,
1.1 Characteristics and growth
1.2 Attributes 1.2 Align one’s PECs according to
1.3 Lifestyle his/her business/career choice
1.4 Skills 1.3 Create a plan of action that
1.5 Traits ensures success of his/her
2. Analysis of PECs in relation to a business/career choice
practitioner
3. Application of PECs to the chosen
business/career

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 K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION (NC II)
CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD PERFORMANCE STANDARD LEARNING COMPETENCIES CODE
LESSON 2: ENVIRONMENT AND MARKET (EM)
1. Product Development The learners demonstrate an The learners shall be able to LO 1. Develop a TLE_EM9-12-
2. Key concepts of developing a understanding of create a business vicinity map product/service in Medical Ia-1
product environment and market in reflective of potential market in Transcription
3. Finding Value Medical Transcription in one’s Medical Transcription in a town/ 1.1 Identify what is of “Value” to
4. Innovation town/province province the customer
4.1 Unique Selling Point (USP) 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
5. Selecting Business Idea LO 2. Select a business idea TLE_EM9-12-
6. Key concepts of Selecting a based on the criteria and Ia-2
Business Idea techniques set
6.1 Criteria 2.1 Enumerate various criteria and
6.2 Techniques 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
7. Branding LO 3. Develop a brand for the TLE_EM9-12-
product Ia-b-3
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
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 K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION (NC II)
CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD PERFORMANCE STANDARD LEARNING COMPETENCIES CODE
LESSON 3: PRODUCING TEXT FROM AUDIO TRANSCRIPTION (AT)
1. American Association of The learners demonstrate an The learners shall be able to LO1. Prepare for audio TLE_ICTMT9-
Medical Transcriptionist’s understanding of produce text from an audio transcription 12AT-Ic-j-IIa-
Book of Style concepts and underlying transcription following the job 1.1 Identify clients’ requirements b-1
2. Equipment and Materials for principles in producing text from requirements relating to style, presentation,
Transcription an audio transcription and storage of technology prior
3. Organization’s policy and to commencing the task
procedure requirements 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
4. Keyboarding skills LO 2. Transcribe audio file TLE_ICTMT9-
5. Listening skills 2.1 Produce text from transcription 12AT-IIc-j-1
6. Comprehension skills with the required accuracy
7. Researching skills 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

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 K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION (NC II)
CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD PERFORMANCE STANDARD LEARNING COMPETENCIES CODE
8. Proofreading and editing skills LO3. Edit and revise text TLE_ICTMT9-
9. Correct grammar and 12AT-IIIa-j-3
1. Perform self-check for accuracy
punctuation
of final text
2. Use appropriate grammar and
10. Reading and comprehension
syntax
skills
3. Revise text in accordance with
11. Research skills
clients’ requirements
TLE_ICTMT9-
4. Format text with clients’
12AT-IVa-j-3
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

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 K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION (NC II)
Code Book Legend
Sample: TLE_ICTMT9-12AT-IIc-j-1

LEGEND SAMPLE DOMAIN/ COMPONENT CODE

Technology and Livelihood

Education_ Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies PECS
Learning Area and
Information and
TLE_
Strand/ Subject or ICT
First Entry Communications
Specialization MT Environment and Market EM
Technology
Medical Transcription 9-12
Grade Level Grade 9/10/11/12 Use of Hand Tools and Equipment UT

Domain/Content/ Producing Text From Maintain Hand Tools, Equipment, and

Uppercase Letter/s
Component/ Topic Audio Transcription
AT MT
Paraphernalia
-
Perform Mensuration and Calculation MC
Roman Numeral
*Zero if no specific quarter
Quarter Second Quarter II
Lowercase Letter/s ID
Prepare and Interpret Technical Drawing
*Put a hyphen (-) in between
letters to indicate more than
Week Week Three to Ten c-j
a specific week Practice Occupational Health and Safety OS
Procedures
-
Using Business Technology to Respond to BT
Arabic Number Competency Transcribe audio file 16
Customers’ Needs

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.

Please refer to the sample Curriculum Map on the next page for the number of semesters per ICT specialization and those that have pre-requisites. Curriculum Maps may be
modified according to specializations offered by a school.

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 K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION (NC II)
SAMPLE ICT CURRICULUM MAP** (as of May 2016)
Grade 7/8 (EXPLORATORY) GRADES 9-12

Computer Systems Servicing (NC II)+

updated based on TESDA Training Regulations released December 28, 2007
8 sems

*Telecom OSP and Subscriber Line Installation

(Copper Cable/POTS and DSL) (NC II)
4 sems

*Telecom OSP Installation *Broadband Installation

(Fiber Optic Cable) (Fixed Wireless
(NC II) Systems)
(NC II)

EXPLORATORY 2 sems 2 sems

Illustration (NC II) Technical Drafting (NC II)

4 sems 4 sems

Computer Programming (.Net Technology) (NC III)+ Contact Center Services (NC II)
updated based on TESDA Training Regulations released December 28, 2013

4 sems 4 sems

Computer Programming (Java) (NC III)+ Animation (NC II)

updated based on TESDA Training Regulations released December 28, 2013
4 sems 4 sems

Computer Programming (Oracle Database)

(NC III)+ Medical Transcription (NC II)
updated based on TESDA Training Regulations released December 28, 2013
4 sems
4 sems (NC II) 4 sems
* Please note that these subjects have pre-requisites mentioned in the CG.
+ CG updated based on new Training Regulations of TESDA. **This is just a sample. Schools make their own curriculum maps
Pre-requisites of the subjects to the right should be taken up during these semesters. considering the specializations to be offered. Subjects may be taken up
K to 12 ICT – Medical Transcription (NC II) Curriculum Guide May 2016 at any point
*LO - during Grades 9-12.
Learning Outcome Page 19 of 20
 K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION (NC II)

Reference:

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority-Qualification Standards Office. Training Regulations for Medical Transcription NC II. Taguig City, Philippines:
TESDA, 2013.

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