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Course Description

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an overview of medical copyediting. The class examines the mechanics of language and usage as well as editing concepts specific to medical manuscripts. Using the American Medical Association Manual of Style and its online resources, students gain hands-on experience editing general medical materials. Topics covered include the role of a copy editor; correct grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and usage; and an introduction to medical nomenclature.

Online self-paced: Refers to course start and end dates.

Online fixed date: Refers to synchronous session schedule fully available under “Section Notes”

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Applies Toward the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Medical Copyediting
Type
Online, self-paced
Dates
Jul 08, 2024 to Aug 08, 2024
Type
Online, fixed date
Days
Th
Time
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Jul 11, 2024 to Aug 08, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
5.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $1,475.00
Instructors
Section Notes

Synchronous sessions are scheduled on Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m. CST.
Specific dates: July 11, 18, 25, August 1, and 8.

Section Title
Medical Copyediting
Type
Online, self-paced
Dates
Aug 19, 2024 to Sep 21, 2024
Type
Online, fixed date
Days
Sa
Time
10:00AM to 11:00AM
Dates
Aug 24, 2024 to Sep 21, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
5.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $1,475.00
Instructors
Section Notes

Synchronous sessions are scheduled on Saturdays from 10 to 11 a.m. CDT.
Specific dates: August 24, 31, September 7, 14, and 21.

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