Four certificate options and three Associate of Applied Science Degrees which require 50-85 credits as listed below are available. Students who demonstrate adequate academic skill to succeed in the occupational content courses of the program will be given an "S" grade for OT 100 and OT 101. They will not be required to attend the initial semester. Course exemption may be granted on the basis of meeting course objectives. Program length will vary depending on the student's academic qualifications at time of acceptance.
A grade of "C" or better in all courses of a chosen option is required for graduation. If a "C" or better is not achieved in a required class, the student may repeat the class only one time.
Accountant Clerk
(Three Semesters)
A minimum of 50 credits is required for a completion certificate
in Accounting Clerk.
Required Courses:
OT 100 Technical General Education I 1-8 cr
OT 101 Technical General Education II 1-8 cr
OT 118 Business Communications I 3 cr
OT 119 Business Communications II 3 cr
OT 120 Bookkeeping 3 cr
OT 141 Keyboarding 3 cr
OT 144 Word Processing I 3 cr
OT 149 Accounting Clerk Office
Applications 3 cr
OT 151 Office Procedures and
Interpersonal Skills 2 cr
OT 170 Computer Concepts 1 cr
OT 171 Computerized Bookkeeping 3 cr
OT 173 Spreadsheets, Database,
Graphics 3 cr
OT 174 Records Management 3 cr
Administrative Office Technology
(Three Semesters)
A minimum of 57 credits is required for a completion certificate
in Administrative Office Technology.
Required Courses:
OT 100 Technical General Education I 1-8 cr
OT 101 Technical General Education II 1-8 cr
OT 118 Business Communications I 3 cr
OT 119 Business Communications II 3 cr
OT 120 Bookkeeping 3 cr
OT 122 Machine Transcription 3 cr
OT 123 Applied Business Mathematics 3 cr
OT 141 Keyboarding 3 cr
OT 144 Word Processing I 3 cr
OT 145 Word Processing II 3 cr
OT 147 Administrative Office
Applications 3 cr
OT 151 Office Procedures and
Interpersonal Skills 2 cr
OT 170 Computer Concepts 1 cr
OT 171 Computerized Bookkeeping 3 cr
OT 173 Spreadsheets, Database,
Graphics 3 cr
OT 174 Records Management 3 cr
OT 176 Desktop Publishing/Multimedia 1-3 cr
Legal Office Technology
(Two to Three Semesters)
A minimum of 57 credits is required for a completion certificate
in Legal Office Technology.
Required courses:
OT 100 Technical General Education I 1-8 cr
OT 101 Technical General Education II 1-8 cr
OT 118 Business Communications I 3 cr
OT 119 Business Communications II 3 cr
OT 120 Bookkeeping 3 cr
OT 122 Machine Transcription 3 cr
OT 123 Applied Business Mathematics 3 cr
OT 141 Keyboarding 3 cr
OT 144 Word Processing I 3 cr
OT 145 Word Processing II 3 cr
OT 152 Legal Terminology and
Office Procedures 6 cr
OT 170 Computer Concepts 1 cr
OT 171 Computerized Bookkeeping 3 cr
OT 173 Spreadsheets, Database,
Graphics 3 cr
OT 174 Records Management 3 cr
Medical Office Technology
(Three Semesters)
A minimum of 64 credits is required for a completion certificate
in Medical Office Technology.
Required courses:
OT 100 Technical General Education I 1-8 cr
OT 101 Technical General Education II 1-8 cr
OT 118 Business Communications I 3 cr
OT 119 Business Communications II 3 cr
OT 120 Bookkeeping 3 cr
OT 122 Machine Transcription 3 cr
OT 123 Applied Business Mathematics 3 cr
OT 141 Keyboarding 3 cr
OT 144 Word Processing I 3 cr
OT 145 Word Processing II 3 cr
OT 170 Computer Concepts 1 cr
OT 171 Computerized Bookkeeping 3 cr
OT 174 Records Management 3 cr
HO 106 Medical Terminology 3 cr
HO 202 ICD-CM Coding 3 cr
HO 203 Medical Office Procedures 3 cr
HO 204 Medical Transcriptions 4 cr
HO 205 CPT Coding and Alternative
Care Records 3 cr
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Administrative Office
Technology
(Four to Four and One-half Semesters)
A minimum of 85 credits is required for an Associate of Applied
Science Degree in Administrative Office Technology.
Required Courses:
OT 100 Technical General Education I 1-8 cr
OT 101 Technical General Education II 1-8 cr
OT 115 Practicum 1-3 cr
OT 118 Business Communications I 3 cr
OT 119 Business Communications II 3 cr
OT 120 Bookkeeping 3 cr
OT 122 Machine Transcription 3 cr
OT 123 Applied Business Mathematics 3 cr
OT 141 Keyboarding 3 cr
OT 144 Word Processing I 3 cr
OT 145 Word Processing II 3 cr
OT 151 Office Procedures and
Interpersonal Skills 2 cr
OT 170 Computer Concepts 1 cr
OT 171 Computerized Bookkeeping 3 cr
OT 173 Spreadsheets, Database,
Graphics 3 cr
OT 174 Records Management 3 cr
OT 176 Desktop Publishing/Multimedia 1-3 cr
OT 199 Special Topics 1-8 cr
CSET 183 Microcomputer Operating
Systems 3 cr
CSET 185 Microcomputer Database
and 4th GL's 3 cr
MANT 121 Essentials of Management 3 cr
MANT 240 Legal Environment 3 cr
ENGL 101 English Composition 3 cr
ENGL 201 Critical Reading and Writing 3 cr
COMM 101 Principles of Speech 2 cr
PSYC 101 Introductory Psychology I 3 cr
Plus a minimum of 3 credits from the following:
ECON 100 Economic Issues 3 cr
ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 cr
ECON 202 Principles of Microeconomics 3 cr
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Legal Office Technology
(Four and One-half Semesters)
A minimum of 85 credits is required for an Associate of Applied
Science degree in Legal Office Technology.
Required courses:
OT 100 Technical General Education I 1-8 cr
OT 101 Technical General Education II 1-8 cr
OT 115 Practicum 1-3 cr
OT 118 Business Communications I 3 cr
OT 119 Business Communications II 3 cr
OT 120 Bookkeeping 3 cr
OT 122 Machine Transcription 3 cr
OT 123 Applied Business Mathematics 3 cr
OT 141 Keyboarding 3 cr
OT 144 Word Processing I 3 cr
OT 145 Word Processing II 3 cr
OT 152 Legal Terminology and
Office Procedures 6 cr
OT 170 Computer Concepts 1 cr
OT 171 Computerized Bookkeeping 3 cr
OT 173 Spreadsheets, Database,
Graphics 3 cr
OT 174 Records Management 3 cr
CSET 185 Microcomputer Database
Management and 4th GL's 3 cr
MANT 121 Essentials of Management 3 cr
MANT 240 Legal Environment 3 cr
ENGL 101 English Composition 3 cr
ENGL 201 Critical Reading and Writing 3 cr
PSYC 101 Introductory Psychology I 3 cr
POLS 101 Introduction to
American Government 3 cr
COMM 101 Principles of Speech 2 cr
plus a minimum of 3 credits form the following:
ECON 100 Economic Issues 3 cr
ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 cr
ECON 202 Principles of Microeconomics 3 cr
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Office Technology
(Four and One-half Semesters)
A minimum of 89 credits is required for an Associate of Applied
Science Degree in Medical Office Technology.
Required courses:
OT 100 Technical General Education I 1-8 cr
OT 101 Technical General Education II 1-8 cr
OT 118 Business Communications I 3 cr
OT 119 Business Communications II 3 cr
OT 120 Bookkeeping 3 cr
OT 122 Machine Transcription 3 cr
OT 123 Applied Business Mathematics 3 cr
OT 141 Keyboarding 3 cr
OT 144 Word Processing I 3 cr
OT 145 Word Processing II 3 cr
OT 170 Computer Concepts 1 cr
OT 171 Computerized Bookkeeping 3 cr
OT 173 Spreadsheets, Database,
Graphics 3 cr
OT 174 Records Management 3 cr
HIT 105 Introduction to
Health Information 2 cr
HO 105 Introduction to
Allied Health Careers 2 cr
HO 106 Medical Terminology 3 cr
HO 107 Medical Law and Ethics 3 cr
HO 202 ICD9-CM Coding 3 cr
HO 203 Medical Office Procedures 3 cr
HO 204 Medical Transcriptions 4 cr
HO 205 CPT & Alternative Care Records 3 cr
ENGL 101 English Composition 3 cr
ENGL 201 Critical Reading and Writing 3 cr
PSYC 101 Introductory Psychology I 3 cr
COMM 101 Principles of Speech 2 cr
Plus a minimum of three credits from the following:
ECON 100 Economic Issues 3 cr
ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 cr
ECON 202 Principles of Microeconomics 3 cr
Courses
Students who demonstrate adequate academic skill to succeed in
the occupational-content courses of the program will be given an
"S" grade for OT 100 and OT 101 and will not be required to
attend the initial semester.
For course descriptions of the academic course required AAS degrees see the College of Arts and Sciences.
OT 100 Technical General Education 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 Technical General Education II 1-8 credits. A continuation of Technical General Education 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 123 Applied Business Mathematics 3 credits. Review of basic mathematics with emphasis on application of basic mathematical models to assist in business decision-making.
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 Skill Building 1 credit. This is a Pass/No Pass class. Concentrates on building speed and accuracy in keyboarding. Prereq: Student must have completed or be enrolled 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 4 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 149 Accounting Clerk Office Applications 2 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 3 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. 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/Multimedia 1-3 credits (variable). This course introduces the student to the use of presentation software to format documents including brochures, catalogs, newsletters, advertisements, and forms, and to make multimedia presentations. 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.
HO 205 CPT Coding and Alternative Care Records 3 credits. Principles and application of coding for statistical and reimbursement purposes utilizing Physician's Current Procedural Terminology in conjunction with documentation standards, format and content of alternative care records.
MANT 121 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 240 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.
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