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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
Oct 21, 2024 to Nov 21, 2024
Type
Online, fixed date
Days
Th
Time
6:00PM to 7:00PM
Dates
Oct 24, 2024 to Nov 21, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
5.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $1,490.00
Instructors
Section Notes

Synchronous sessions are scheduled on Thursdays from 6 to 7 pm CST.
Specific dates: October 24, 31, November 7, 14, and 21.

Section Title
Medical Copyediting
Type
Online, self-paced
Dates
Jan 13, 2025 to Feb 13, 2025
Type
Online, fixed date
Days
Th
Time
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Jan 16, 2025 to Feb 13, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
5.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $1,490.00
Instructors
Section Notes

Synchronous sessions are scheduled on Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m. CST.
Specific dates: January 16, 23, 30, February 6, and 13.

Section Title
Medical Copyediting
Type
Online, self-paced
Dates
Mar 31, 2025 to May 01, 2025
Type
Online, fixed date
Days
Th
Time
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Apr 03, 2025 to May 01, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
5.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $1,490.00
Instructors
Section Notes

Synchronous sessions are scheduled on Thursdays from 7 to 8 pm CST.
Specific dates: April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1.

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