Business Technology (BTECH)
085 (2) Keyboarding for the Computer
Offered through Ext. Learning.
Identify hardware components of personal computer; learn
to access files in a word processing program; develop competency in keyboarding
in a word processing programs to 30 wpm.
100 (1) Writing Skills for the Office Professional
Offered through Ext. Learning.
Designed to strengthen writing skills of those working or
planning on working in an office setting. Clarity in communication is stressed
using a writing approach the combines shortness and simplicity with strength
and sincerity (the 4-S approach). Elements of grammar, punctuation, and proper
word usage will be covered.
101 (1) Editing Skills for the Office Professional
Offered through Extended Learning only.
Designed to strengthen editing skills of those working or
planning on working in an office setting. Participants will work through a three-step
editing process and learn how to achieve a style that is easily read and appropriate
to the audience. Proofreading techniques will be introduced and practiced.
104 (3) Dvorak Keyboarding
Students will work with a DVORAK Internet web site to learn
to key the alphabet and common punctuation by touch using one-handed keyboarding.
Speed and accuracy will be developed through proper keyboarding technique and
practice. These keyboarding skills will then be applied to create memorandums,
business letters, and reports. Recommended for students with any physical disability
of the hands.
111 (3) Keyboarding
Students work with a computer keyboarding program learning
to key the alphabet by touch. Optimum speed and accuracy are encouraged through
proper keyboarding technique and practice. These keyboarding skills are applied
to create basic letters, memos, and reports.
112 (2) Keyboard Skillbuilding I
Prereq: OFFCE 111 with grade of 2.0 or better, or keyboarding
skill at 20 wam or higher or instructor permission.
Emphasis on improving keyboarding skills with a computer
program that focuses on technique, speed, and accuracy through planned drill
and practice exercises.
113 (2) Keyboard Skillbuilding II
Prereq: OFFCE 112 with a grade of 2.0 or better
Focuses on improving keyboarding skills from OFFCE 112 with
a computer program that allows student to continue building speed and accuracy
through drill and practice.
120 (3) Introduction to Windows
Prereq: OFFCE 111 with a grade of 2.0 or type by touch
at 15 wpm or instructor⁏s permission
Fundamentals of using the Windows operating system. Topics
include file, document, and folder management; working on and modifying the
Windows desktop; customizing your computer using the control panel; and communicating
with other computers.
135 (3) Electronic 10-KEY Calculator
Prereq: BUS 107 or BUS 103 recommended.
Use of the numeric keypad on the computer as well as the
electronic 10-key calculator for solving office problems with an emphasis on
10-key speed.
145 (5) Filing/Database Management
Prereq: OFFCE 120, type by touch at 20 wpm or instructor⁏s
permission
Principles and procedures for records management including
storage and retrieval using manual and computer database systems. Includes hands-on
computer applications; alphabetic, subject, numeric and geographic storage methods
and control of records.
149 (2) Introduction to the Medical Office
An interpersonal networking course for medical office students.
Includes discussion, guest speakers, and assignments relating to topics such
as the medical environment, medical staff, medical ethics and law, and the healthcare-related
job market.
150 (5) Medical Terminology I
Fundamentals of medical terminology, including prefixes,
suffixes, root words, and basic rules, upon which the student will build a medical
vocabulary. Includes basic anatomy and physiology for the medical office worker.
151 (5) Medical Terminology II
Prereq: Grade of 2.0 or better in OFFCE 150
A continuation of OFFCE 150, to build on the student⁏s
medical vocabulary by learning advanced terminology and body systems. Includes
basic anatomy and physiology for the medical office worker.
201 (5) Professional Office Applications I
Prereq: Grade of 2.0 in OFFCE 120, touch typing at 30
wpm, or instructor⁏s permission
Introduces student to basic features of word processing
and spreadsheets followed by integration of the two applications. Introduction
to Web page design.
202 (5) Professional Office Applications II
Prereq: Grade of 2.0 in OFFCE 201 and OFFCE 145, or instructor⁏s
permission
Introduces student to basic features of database management
and presentation programs. Enhances student⁏s knowledge of word processing
and spreadsheets. Student will integrate these four applications to create documents
for today⁏s office.
203 (5) Professional Office Applications III
Prereq: Grade of 2.0 in OFFICE 202 or instructor⁏s
permission
Enhances student⁏s skill with advanced features of
word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. Continuation
of integration of these applications.
211 (3) Beginning WordPerfect for DOS
Prereq: Grade of 2.0 or better in OFFCE 111, or typing
speed of 35 wam, or instructor⁏s permission
Basic WordPerfect functions, including saving, printing,
blocking, moving, copying, speller, search and replace, headers/footers, and
footnotes/endnotes.
212 (3) Advanced WordPerfect for DOS
Prereq: Grade of 2.0 or better in OFFCE 211, or instructor⁏s
permission
Advanced WordPerfect functions, including merging, sorting,
macros, math features, tables, styles, and advanced editing features.
221 (3) Beginning Word for Windows
Prereq: Grade of 2.0 or better in OFFICE 111, or typing
speed of 35 wam, or instructor permission
Instruction on basic word processing functions using Microsoft
Word for Windows. The course is intended for individuals who may use word processing
on the job, for personal use, or for school projects.
222 (3) Adv. Word for Windows
Prereq: Grade of 2.0 or better in OFFICE 213 or 221, or
instructor permission
Advanced word processing features using Microsoft Word for
Windows including inserting borders, frames, and pictures; drawing shapes and
objects; creating tables, charts, and outlines, merging documents; sorting text,
and advanced editing features.
230 (5) Machine Transcription I
Prereq: Grade of 2.0 or better in BUS 106 and a word processing
course, or instructor⁏s permission
Fundamentals of transcribing dictated letters, memos, and
other documents using a computer and transcription equipment. Course provides
an opportunity to apply business English skills along with formatting techniques
and proofreading skills to produce “mailable” documents.
231 (5) Machine Transcription II
Prereq: OFFCE 230 with a grade of 2.0 or better
Advanced transcribing techniques emphasizing increased speed
and accuracy in the production of business documents. Students will be expected
to produce finished documents applying proper business English skills and formatting
techniques.
235 (3) Legal Machine Transcription
Prereq: OFFCE 201 and BUS 106, and OFFCE 261 or 262 or
263; OFFCE 260 recommended
Principles and methods of transcribing dictated legal documents
using a computer and transcription equipment.
241 (5) Accounting for the Office Professional
Bookkeeping procedures (the accounting cycle including payroll)
utilized by secretaries, receptionists, and administrative assistants in legal,
medical, and general office positions.
245 (3) Cooperative Work Experience
246 (3) Cooperative Work Experience
Prereq: Permission from an Office Technology advisor
Emphasis on relating the skills and attitudes learned in
college to the workplace. Students work part-time in an office setting related
to their chosen Office Technology degree programs. The students meet regularly
to discuss job-related issues.
248 (2) Office Technology Seminar 1
Prereq: Enrollment in an Office Technology program or
instructor⁏s permission
Provides student with job search strategies, including preparation
of resumes, cover letters, interviewing techniques, professional appearance,
and telephone techniques.
249 (2) Office Technology Seminar II
Prereq: Enrollment in an Office Technology program or
instructor⁏s permission
A seminar course for students in the Office Technology program
emphasizing human relations skills to include leadership, assertiveness, handling
criticism, conflict resolution, office politics, and diversity in the workplace.
250 (5) Medical Forms and Referral Management
Prereq: Grade of 2.0 or better in OFFICE 150, or instructor⁏s
permission
Emphasis on the production of the many forms required for
insurance billing, including: HCFA, UB-92, referrals and referral requests.
Includes documentation guidelines, effective solutions for insurance claim disputes,
posting of accounts receivable and report generation, financial, legal, and
ethical issues of medical billing and referral management.
251 (5) Medical Transcription I
Prereq: Grades of 2.0 or better in OFFICE 151 and OFFICE
230, or instructor⁏s permission
A beginning medical transcription course designed to familiarize
users with basic medical reports used in a health care facility, the related
terminology, appropriate formats for transcribing reports, and grammar and punctuation
rules specific to dictated medical records.
252 (5) Medical Transcription II (formerly Adv. Med. Trans)
Prereq: OFFICE 251 with a grade of 2.0 or better
Intensive practice in transcribing medical dictation. Students
use an extensive list of standard and contemporary terms in different medical
specialties while transcribing dictation dictated by actual physicians in realistic
surroundings.
253 (5) Medical Office Procedures
Prereq: Grade of 2.0 or better in OFFICE 150, or instructor⁏s
permission
Basic procedures in the medical front office with emphasis
on the role of the receptionist, records management, bookkeeping, billing, collection
procedures, and health insurance.
254 (5) CPT Coding (Current Procedural Terminology)
Prereq: Grade of 2.0 in OFFICE 151
Basic procedural coding for medical office and hospital
billing. Students will learn the American Medical Association⁏s Current
Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding system and how to legally and ethically
apply the system to various healthcare settings.
255 (5) ICD-9-CM Coding (International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification)
Prereq: Grade of 2.0 in OFFICE 151
Basic diagnosis for medical office and hospital billing.
Students will learn entry-level ICD-9-CM (International Classification of Diseases,
9th Revision, Clinical Modification) coding for healthcare facilities.
260 (5) Computer Applications for the Law Office
Prereq: OFFICE 120, OFFICE 201, or instructor permission
Tips and techniques for using software typically found in
the law office. Students will learn to use templates, macros, and word processing
features that are particularly applicable to the preparation of legal documents.
Internet strategies, spreadsheets, litigation support, and time and billing
computer applications are also taught.
261 (5) Legal Theory and Terminology I
Prereq: OFFICE 201 or Instructor Permission
Legal theory, vocabulary and forms used in preparation of
estate planning documents, probate, adoption and guardianship pleadings.
262 (5) Legal Theory and Terminology II
Prereq: OFFICE 261 or instructor permission
Legal theory, vocabulary and forms used in preparation of
dissolution of marriage, bankruptcy and corporation papers.
263 (5) Legal Theory and Terminology III
Prereq: OFFCE 262 with a 2.0 grade or better, or instructor⁏s
permission
Legal theory, vocabulary and forms used in the preparation
of pleadings for civil litigation, arbitration and mediation, and real estate
transactions.