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
These are the list of specializations and their pre-requisites.
Specialization Number of Hours Pre-requisite
1. Animal Production (NC II) 480 hours
2. Aquaculture (NC II) 640 hours
3. Artificial Insemination (Ruminants) (NC II) 160 hours Animal Production
AGRI-FISHERY ARTS

4. Artificial Insemination (Swine) (NC II) 160 hours Animal Production

5. Crop Production (NC I) 320 hours
6. Fish Wharf Operation (NC I) 160 hours Fish or Shrimp Grow Out Operation
7. Food (Fish) Processing (NC II) 640 hours
8. Horticulture (NC II) 640 hours
9. Landscape Installation and Maintenance (NC II) 320 hours Crop Production
10. Organic Agriculture (NC II) 320 hours Crop Production
11. Pest Management (NC II) 320 hours Crop Production
12. Rice Machinery Operation (NC II) 320 hours Crop Production
13. Slaughtering Operation (NC II) 160 hours Animal Production
1. Beauty/Nail Care (NC II) 160 hours 40 hours of the subject during exploratory Grade 7/8
2. Attractions and Theme Parks (NC II) 160 hours
3. Bread and Pastry Production (NC II) 160 hours
4. Caregiving (NC II) 640 hours 40 hours of the subject during exploratory Grade 7/8
5. Cookery (NC II) 320 hours 40 hours of the subject during exploratory Grade 7/8
6. Dressmaking (NC II) 320 hours
7. Food and Beverage Services (NC II) 160 hours
HOME ECONOMICS

8. Front Office Services (NC II) 160 hours 40 hours of the subject during exploratory Grade 7/8
9. Hairdressing (NC II) 320 hours
10. Handicraft (Basketry, Macrame) (Non-NC) 160 hours
11. Handicraft (Fashion Accessories, Paper Craft) (Non-NC) 160 hours
12. Handicraft (Needlecraft) (Non-NC) 160 hours
13. Handicraft (Woodcraft, Leathercraft) (Non-NC) 160 hours
14. Household Services (NC II) 320 hours 40 hours of the subject during exploratory Grade 7/8
15. Housekeeping (NC II) 160 hours
16. Tailoring (NC II) 320 hours 40 hours of the subject during exploratory Grade 7/8
17. Tour Guiding Services (NC II) 160 hours
18. Tourism Promotion Services (NC II) 160 hours
19. Travel Services (NC II) 160 hours
20. Wellness Massage (NC II) 160 hours
 

 
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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
 

Specialization Number of Hours Pre-requisite

1. Computer Hardware Servicing (NC II) 320 hours
2. Animation (NC II) 320 hours
3. Computer Programming (NC IV) 320 hours
ICT

4. Contact Center Services (NC II) 320 hours

5. Illustration (NC II) 320 hours
6. Medical Transcription (NC II) 320 hours
7. Technical Drafting (NC II) 320 hours
1. Automotive Servicing (NC I) 640 hours
2. Carpentry (NC II) 640 hours
INDUSTRIAL ARTS

3. Consumer Electronics Servicing (NC II) 640 hours

4. Electrical Installation and Maintenance (NC II) 640 hours
5. Masonry (NC II) 320 hours
6. Plumbing (NC I) 320 hours
7. Plumbing (NC II) 320 hours Plumbing (NC I)
8. Refrigeration and Airconditioning Servicing (NC II) 640 hours
9. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (NC I) 320 hours
10. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (NC II) 320 hours Shielded Metal Arc Welding (NC I)
11. Tile Setting (NC II) 320 hours

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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
(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 COMPETENCIES CODE

STANDARD
Introduction The learners demonstrate an The learners shall be able to The learners…
1. Relevance of the course understanding of key concepts, independently 1. Discuss the relevance of
2. Key concepts of common principles, and core competencies create/provide quality and the course
competencies in Medical Transcription marketable product and/or 2. Explain the key concepts of
3. Core competencies in Medical service in Medical common competencies
Transcription Transcription as prescribed 3. Explain the core concepts
4. Career opportunities by the TESDA Training of Medical Transcription
Regulations 4. Explore job opportunities 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 to LO 1. Recognize PECs TLE_PECS9-12-Ia-1
Competencies and Skills (PECs) understanding of recognize his/her PECs and needed in Medical
vis-à-vis a practicing one’s PECs in relation to Medical prepare an activity plan that Transcription
entrepreneur/employee in Transcription aligns with those of a 1.1 Assess one’s PECs:
locality/town practitioner/ entrepreneur in characteristics, attributes,
1.1 Characteristics Medical Transcription lifestyle, skills, and traits
1.2. Attributes 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
1.4 Align one’s PECs with those
3. Align, strengthen, and develop of a practitioner/
one’s PECs based on the results entrepreneur
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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION
CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD PERFORMANCE LEARNING COMPETENCIES CODE
STANDARD
LESSON 2: ENVIRONMENT AND MARKET (EM)
1. Market (locality/town) The learners demonstrate an The learners shall be able to LO 1. Recognize and TLE_EM9-12-Ia-1
2. Key concepts of Market understanding of create a business vicinity understand the market in
3. Players in the market the environment and market in map reflective of potential Medical Transcription
3. (Competitors) Medical Transcription in one’s 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 customer/market
and understanding the consumer in 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 to LO 1. Prepare hand tools TLE_ICTMT9-12UT-Ib-1
transcription understanding of hand tools and 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 in TLE_ICTMT9-12UT-Ic-2
3.1 Job order slips Medical Transcription
3.2 Tools and materials 2.1 Check the list of tools and
requisition slips equipment to be requested
3.3 Borrower’s slip per job requirement
4. Requisition procedures 2.2 Inspect the requested tools
and equipment
2.3 Assess the condition of all
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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION
CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD PERFORMANCE LEARNING COMPETENCIES CODE
STANDARD
hand tools and equipment
for proper operation and
safety
LESSON 4: MAINTAIN HAND TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND PARAPHERNALIA (MT)
1. Safety procedures in using hand The learners demonstrate an The learners shall be able to LO 1. Use and maintain TLE_ICTMT9-12MT-Id-1
tools and equipment understanding of maintain tools, equipment, hand tools, measuring
2. Procedures in cleaning, concepts and principles in and paraphernalia as instrument, and equipment
2. tightening, and simple repairs of maintaining tools, equipment, and prescribed by the TESDA 1.1 Perform safety procedures
hand tools, equipment and paraphernalia Training Regulations. in using hand tools and
paraphernalia equipment
3. Common malfunction in hand 1.2 Follow procedures in
tools, cleaning, tightening, and
equipment, and paraphernalia simple repair of hand tools,
4. Reporting to property custodian 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 objects The learners demonstrate an The learners shall be able to LO 1. Perform basic TLE_ICTMT9-12MC-Ie-1
to be measured: understanding of 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 given measured
1.3 Processor task. 1.2 Use the correct
1.4 Video card specifications as specified
2. Correct specifications of the in the operating system
relevant
sources
3. Conversion and calculation LO 2. Carry out mensuration TLE_ICTMT9-12MC-If-2
3.1 Capacity and speed and calculation
3.2 Memory 2.1 Perform calculation needed
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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION
CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD PERFORMANCE LEARNING COMPETENCIES CODE
STANDARD
3.3 Data storage to complete task using the
3.4 Processor four mathematical
3.5 Video card 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 to LO 1. Identify different TLE_ICTMT9-12ID-Ig-1
2. Basic Elements understanding of prepare and interpret kinds of technical drawings
2.1 Schematic diagram concepts and principles in technical drawings and work 1.1 Identify basic symbols used
2.2 Charts preparing and interpreting plans accurately in technical drawing
2.3 Block diagrams technical drawings and work plans 1.2 Select technical drawing in
2.4 Layout plans in Medical Transcription. accordance with the job
2.5 Loop diagram 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
LESSON 7: PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES (OS)
1. Hazards and risks control The learners demonstrate an The learners shall be able to LO 1. Identify hazards and TLE_ICTMT9-12OS-Ii-1
1.1 safety regulations understanding of consistently observe and risks
1.2 indicators of hazard and risks concepts and principles of practice occupational health 1.1 Explain hazards and risks in
1.3 contingency measures Occupational Health and Safety and safety procedures in the the workplace
(OHS) Procedures in relation to workplace 1.2 Identify hazards and risks
hazards and risks in the workplace indicators in the workplace
1.3 Apply contingency
measures in accordance
with Occupational Health
and Safety (OHS)
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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION
CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD PERFORMANCE LEARNING COMPETENCIES CODE
STANDARD
Procedures
2. Evaluation of hazards and risks LO 2. Evaluate hazards and TLE_ICTMT9-12OS-Ij-2
2.1 Effects of hazards 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 Procedures LO 4. Maintain occupational TLE_ICTMT9-12OS-Ij-4
awareness health and safety
4.1 Operational health and regulations
safety procedures, 4.1 Participate in related drills
practices, and regulations and training
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 to LO 1. Select and apply TLE_ICTMT9-12BT-IIa-e-1
hardware understanding of use business technology to appropriate technology and
2. Internet manipulation skills concepts and principles in the use respond to customers’ needs software for medical
3. Technology skills to use business of business technology to respond based on established transcription tasks
equipment to customers’ needs industry and/or job 1.1 Select appropriate
4. Ergonomic Guidelines requirements technology and software
4.1 Seating Posture applications to achieve the
4.2 Visual Display Unit Screen requirements of the task
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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION
CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD PERFORMANCE LEARNING COMPETENCIES CODE
STANDARD
Brightness 1.2 Perform work within
5. Correct log-on sheet–down ergonomic guidelines
procedures for computer 1.3 Use technology according
equipment to organizational
6. Organizational Requirement requirements that promote
7. Legal and Organizational Policy a safe work environment
Guidelines and Requirement
8. Keyboarding skills LO 2. Process and organize TLE_ICTMT9BT-IIf-j-2
9. Planning and organizing activities medical transcription data
10. Log-On Procedure 2.1 Identify files and records
11. Mathematical ideas and according to task and
techniques organizational
12. Locating Data requirements
13. Storing Data 2.2 Generate reports according
13.1 Storage in Directory and to task and organizational
Sub- requirements
Directories 2.3 Edit document/s and/or
13.2 Storage in Directory CD records according to task
ROM, and organizational
Diskette, Drives Or Back requirements
up 2.4 Operate input devices
System according to organizational
13.3 Appropriate storage/filling requirements
of hard 2.5 Store data appropriately
copies of computer 2.6 Exit application
generated appropriately without
document 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

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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION
CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD PERFORMANCE LEARNING COMPETENCIES CODE
STANDARD
14. Routine Maintenance LO 3. Maintain business TLE_ICTMT9-12TT-IIIa-e-
14.1 Replacing consumables technology equipment 3
14.2 Regular checking 3.1 Identify used-technology
14.3 “In-House” cleaning and consumables in accordance
servicing according to with manufacturers’
manufacturer’s instructions and
and guidelines organizational
requirements
15. Maintaining files of clients 3.2 Replace used-technology
16. Backup and virus protection consumables in accordance
procedures with manufacturers’
17. Methods of detecting faults in instructions and
solving problems with business organizational
technology requirements
3.3 Carry out routine
maintenance on equipment
in accordance 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 used The learners demonstrate an The learners shall be able to LO 1. Respond appropriately TLE_ICTMT9-12TT-IIIf-j-1
in basic and advanced medical understanding of use medical terminology to to instructions
terminology concepts and principles in using carry out tasks following the 1.1 Document written and oral
2. Human Anatomy and Physiology medical terminology to carry out job requirements instructions using medical
3. Common Medical Conditions and tasks terminology
its Pathophysiology 1.2 Interpret abbreviations of
4. Clinical/laboratory/diagnostic commonly used medical
procedures and equipment terms and associated
5. Common Medications processes
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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION
CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD PERFORMANCE LEARNING COMPETENCIES CODE
STANDARD
6. Surgical procedures 1.3 Clarify medical terminology
7. Medico-legal Terminology from appropriate
8. Common Abbreviations for references when necessary
Medical and Pharmacological
Terms
9. Stedman’s Software (Medical
Dictionary)
10. Drug Reference
11. American Association of Medical
Transcriptionist’s Book of Style
12. Proofreading and Editing LO 2. Use of appropriate TLE_ICTMT9-12TT-IVa-e-2
13. Maintaining files of clients medical terminology in the
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-3
Material medical terminology in the
15. Medical dictionary preparation of documents
16. Medical Transcription 3.1 Use appropriate medical
Handbook/manual technology in preparing
17. Drug and prescription information documents
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
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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION
CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD PERFORMANCE LEARNING COMPETENCIES CODE
STANDARD
medical terms and
accompanying processes
when necessary

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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
(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 demonstrate an The learners shall be able to The learners…
1. Relevance of the course understanding of create/provides quality and 1. Discuss the relevance of the
2. Core competency in Medical concepts, underlying theories marketable product and/or service course
Transcription and the core competency in in Medical Transcription as 2. Explain the core competency in
3. Career opportunities Medical Transcription prescribed by the TESDA Training Medical Transcription
Regulations 3. Explore job opportunities for a
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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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION
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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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION
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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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION
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
GLOSSARY

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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
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
Strand/ Subject or Communications TLE_ Environment and Market EM
Specialization Technology ICT
First Entry Medical Transcription
MT Use of Hand Tools and Equipment UT
9-12
Grade Level Grade 9/10/11/12 Maintain Hand Tools, Equipment, and
MT
Paraphernalia

Domain/Content/ Producing Text From

Uppercase Letter/s
Component/ Topic Audio Transcription
AT Perform Mensuration and Calculation MC

-
ID
Prepare and Interpret Technical Drawing
Roman Numeral
*Zero if no specific quarter
Quarter Second Quarter II
Lowercase Letter/s Practice Occupational Health and Safety OS
*Put a hyphen (-) in between Procedures
letters to indicate more than
Week Week Three to Ten c-j
a specific week
Using Business Technology to Respond to BT
- Customers’ Needs

Arabic Number Competency Transcribe audio file 16  

 

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
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modified according to specializations offered by a school.
 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

SAMPLE ICT CURRICULUM MAP

No. Grade 7/8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

1
Contact Center
Computer Services
Hardware (NC II)(NC II)
Servicing
Animation (NC II)
2
4 sems 4 sems

3
Medical Transcription
EXPLORATORY Illustration (NC II) (NC II)
4 4 sems 4 sems

5
Computer Programming
Technical Drafting (NC II) (NC IV)
6 4 sems 4 sems

4 Contact Center Services (NC II)

7 sems
4 sems

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