BOCC 105 Applied Business Mathematics 3 credits. Review of basic mathematics with emphasis on application of basic mathematic models to assist in business decision making.
OT 100 Academic Skill Development I 1-8 credits. A review of the mathematical skills of fractions, decimals, percents and proportions. A study of oral and written communications with an emphasis on grammar.
OT 101 Academic Skill Development II 1-8 credits. A continuation of Academic Skill Development I. An in-depth review of mathematical skills including fractions, decimals, proportions and percents. Special emphasis on the communication skills of grammar, spelling, writing, and critical reading.
OT 115 Practicum 1-3 credits (variable). This is a pass/no pass course designed to offer students on-the-job experience through internships, cooperative training, externships, workstudy, or other on-site work experience modalities. Permission by instructor is required.
OT 118 Business Communications I 3 credits. This course is designed to provide the foundation for effective business communications. The focus will be on spelling, grammar, punctuation, and the established standards of usage while emphasizing their importance in the business world. Keyboarding skills preferred.
OT 119 Business Communications II 3 credits. This course is designed to provide communication skills necessary to speak and write clearly in business environment. The course will focus on proofreading, editing, composition, oral and listening communications, basic research, and employment methods. PREREQ: OT 118 must be completed with a 'C' grade or better.
OT 120 Bookkeeping 3 credits. Covers the entire bookkeeping cycle for sole proprietorship bookkeeping. Includes journalizing, posting, financial statements, payroll and closing procedures.
OT 122 Machine Transcription 3 credits. Concentrated use of transcribing unit; advanced transcription from recorded media on all types of business correspondence, forms and reports. Composition of business documents. PREREQ: OT 118 and 119 with a 'C' grade or better. The student must have completed or be enrolled in OT 144.
OT 131 Shorthand I 3 credits. Introduction to the principles of shorthand including the shorthand alphabet, brief forms and phrasing. Develops the student's ability to read shorthand and to take dictation at a minimum of 50 words per minute.
OT 132 Shorthand II 3 credits. Puts shorthand theory to work to build speed and accuracy in dictation and transcription. Student should achieve a minimum speed of 80 words per minute. PREREQ: OT 131. Student must have completed or be enrolled in OT 144.
OT 140 Keyboard Skillbuilding 1 credit. This is a Pass/No Pass class. Concentrates on building speed and accuracy in keyboarding. May be taken for credit more than once until certification requirements are met. PREREQ: Student must have completed or be enrolled in OT 141.
OT 141 Keyboarding 3 credits. This is a Pass/No Pass tutorial class covering the keyboard and basic typing skills. Develops the student's ability to type at a minimum rate of 35 net words a minute.
OT 144 Word Processing I 3 credits. This course builds on keyboarding competencies. Emphasis is placed on learning word processing functions, developing formatting skills, and learning document production skills. PREREQ: OT 141 or 35 net words a minute.
OT 145 Word Processing II 3 credits. This course emphasizes advanced word processing proficiency and focuses on productivity and mailability in document production. Emphasis is also placed on work habits and communication skills. PREREQ: OT 144.
OT 147 Administrative Office Applications 3 credits. This course is designed to offer the student the opportunity to experience hands-on applications in spreadsheets, computer bookkeeping, word processing, database, and records management. Also applies job search techniques. PREREQ: OT 118 and 119 must be completed with a 'C' grade or better. Student must have completed or be enrolled in OT 145, 151, and 174.
OT 149 Accounting Clerk Office Applications 3 credits. Course in which student creates and prepares financial documents covering payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and financial statements. Applies job search techniques. PREREQ: OT 118 must be completed with a 'C' grade or better; 120,123,141 OR 35 net words per minute. Student must have completed or be enrolled in OT 151, 170, 171, 173, and 174.
OT 151 Office Procedures and Interpersonal SKILLS 2 credits. This course prepares student for office duties and responsibilities, develops interpersonal skills, and explores career opportunities. PREREQ: OT 118 must be completed with a 'C' grade or better. Student must have completed or be enrolled in OT 141 or 35 net words a minute.
OT 152 Legal Terminology and Office Procedures 6 credits. Prepares students to handle legal dictation and transcription, to set up legal files and business records, to execute legal forms and to follow through on procedures relating to a wide variety of actions. This course is offered in the spring semester only. PREREQ: OT 118 and 119 must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better; and OT 131. Student must have completed or be enrolled in OT 132 OR 122; and 145.
OT 170 Computer Concepts 1 credit. Introduction to the fundamentals in the use of microcomputers.
OT 171 Computerized Bookkeeping 3 credits. This course is designed to offer the student the opportunity to experience hands-on microcomputer bookkeeping procedures, generate reports, and analyze financial statements. PREREQ: OT 120 and 141 or permission of instructor.
OT 173 Spreadsheets, Database, Graphics 3 credits. This course is designed to acquaint users with the process of using personal computers to utilize spreadsheet analysis, graphics, and database management. PREREQ: OT 170 and 141.
OT 174 Records Management 3 credits. This course covers basic filing methods and the storage, protection, retrieval, use, and disposal of records in the form of paper documents, computer disks or tapes, or microforms. PREREQ: OT 141 or 35 net words per minute.
OT 175 Computer Applications I 1-3 credits (variable). This course is designed to allow students to complete simulated projects utilizing a variety of computer applications. Permission of instructor is required.
OT 176 Desktop Publishing 1-3 credits (variable). This course introduces the student to the use of personal computers to format documents including brochures, catalogs, newsletters, advertisements, forms, etc. Student must have completed or be enrolled in OT 145.
OT 199 Special Topics 1-8 credits. This course is designed to address the specific needs of individuals. It will enable the students to upgrade their technical skills through part-time enrollment in units of instruction that are currently available through the program's full-time employment curriculum. Permission of the instructor is required.
CSET 183 Microcomputer Operating Systems 3 credits. This course will present the functions of current microcomputer operating systems and how to use these systems to manage the microcomputer. The various file systems used by microcomputers will be covered in sufficient detail to allow the student to maintain files on a variety of microcomputer systems. The student will learn how to install software packages and determine the most optimum system to use for a given application. Students will learn how to present jobs for both foreground and background processing.
CSET 185 Microcomputer Database and 4th GL's 3 credits. This course will present the theory and usage of current relational database management systems used on microcomputers. The student will design and use a database system using current microcomputer packages to include a 4th GL. The advantage and disadvantages of database systems will be explored. The major features of current database systems will be covered in sufficient detail to allow the student to select the most appropriate system to use for the home or office.
HIT 105 Introduction to Health Information 2 credits. An introduction to Health Information Technology including the functions of a medical records department, the role and responsibilities of the profession and the importance of the field.
HO 105 Introduction to Allied Health Careers 2 credits. Introduction to allied health careers emphasizing the interrelationships and the team approach to health care.
HO 106 Medical Terminology 3 credits. Body systems approach to theory and application of medical terms including anatomical, pathological, surgical and diagnostic as well as appropriate abbreviations.
HO 107 Medical Law and Ethics 3 credits. Principles and application of law to health care organizations and personnel, standards of care and liability; covers tort, contract and statutory law.
HO 202 ICD9-CM Coding 3 credits. Principles and application of coding for statistical and reimbursement purposes utilizing the International Classification of Diseases. PREREQ: HO 106.
HO 203 Medical Office Procedures 3 credits. Specialized preparation for work in medical offices, hospitals, clinics, insurance offices and public health agencies. Theory as well as manual and computer applications for scheduling, insurance form preparation and review, day sheets and periodic reports.
HO 204 Medical Transcription 4 credits. Transcription of a wide variety of medical reports including History & Physical, Discharge Summaries, Operative Reports, Consultations, Emergency Room, Obstetrics, Pathology, Autopsy, Radiology and others. PREREQ: HO 106.
MANT 110 Essentials of Management 3 credits. This is an introductory course in management theory and practice. Management is presented as a discipline as well as a process. Major topic areas will include the evolution and scope of management, decision making, planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. The international aspects of management will also be considered.
MANT 220 Legal Environment 3 credits. This course IS NOT designed to make anyone a lawyer nor is it designed to make anyone a legal expert. All that this course proposes to do is to make people in all areas of business aware of the dangers that do exist and to help them to know when competent legal advice becomes necessary.