This course is designed to enable the student to use the touch method of
keyboarding through classroom instruction and outside lab. Emphasis is on
speed and accuracy in keying alphabetic, symbol, and numeric information
using a keyboard. Upon completion, the student should be able to
demonstrate proper technique and an acceptable rate of speed and
accuracy, as defined by the course syllabus, in the production of basic
business documents such as memos, letters, reports, and tables.
PREREQUISITE: OAD 101 with grade of “C” or higher or advisor approval.
This course is designed to assist the student in increasing speed and
accuracy using the touch method of keyboarding through classroom
instruction and lab exercises. Emphasis is on the production of business
documents such as memoranda, letters, reports, tables, and outlines from
unarranged rough draft to acceptable format. Upon completion, the student
should be able to demonstrate proficiency and an acceptable rate of speed
and accuracy, as defined by the course syllabus, in the production of
business documents. CORE
PREREQUISITE: OAD 103 with grade of “C” or higher or advisor approval.
This course is designed to assist the student in continuing to develop speed
and accuracy using the touch method of keyboarding through classroom
instruction and lab exercises. Emphasis is on the production of business
documents using decision-making skills. Upon completion, the student
should be able to demonstrate proficiency and an acceptable rate of speed
and accuracy, as defined by the course syllabus, in the production of highquality
business documents.
PREREQUISITE: OAD 101 with grade of “C” or higher or advisor approval.
This course is designed to provide the student with basic word processing
skills through classroom instruction and outside lab. Emphasis is on the
utilization of software features to create, edit and print common office
documents. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate
the ability to use industry-standard software to generate appropriately
formatted, accurate, and attractive business documents such as memos,
letters and reports. CORE
PREREQUISITE: OAD 125 with grade of “C” or higher or advisor approval.
This course is designed to increase student proficiency in using the
advanced word processing functions through classroom instruction and lab
exercises. Emphasis is on the use of industry-standard software to
maximize productivity. Upon completion, the student should be able to
demonstrate the ability to generate advanced business documents.
This course is designed to teach the numeric touch system and problemsolving
techniques. Emphasis is on basic mathematical functions. Upon
completion, the student should be able to demonstrate an acceptable rate
of speed and accuracy, as defined by the course syllabus, to solve problems
based on typical business applications.
This course is designed to develop the student’s ability to use proper
English. Emphasis is on grammar, spelling, vocabulary, punctuation, word
usage, word division, and proofreading. Upon completion, the student
should be able to communicate effectively.
This course is designed to provide the student with skills necessary to
communicate effectively. Emphasis is on the application of communication
principles to produce clear, correct, logically-organized business
communications. Upon completion, the student should be able to
demonstrate effective communication techniques in written, oral, and
nonverbal communications.
This course is designed to give the student knowledge about managing
office records and information. Emphasis is on basic filing procedures,
methods, systems, supplies, equipment, and modern technology used in
the creation, protection, and disposition of records stored in a variety of
forms. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform basic filing
procedures. CORE
PREREQUISITE: OAD 103 or OAD 125 w/ grade of “C” or higher or
advisor approval.
This course is designed to develop marketable skills in transcribing various
forms of dictated material through classroom instruction. Emphasis is on the
use of microcomputers and a commercial word processing package. Upon
completion, the student should be able to accurately transcribe documents
from dictated recordings.
PREREQUISITE: OAD 200 with grade of “C” or higher or advisor approval.
This course is designed to familiarize students with legal terms and provide
transcription skill development in the production of legal correspondence,
forms, and court documents through classroom instruction and lab
exercises. Emphasis is on transcribing error-free legal documents using
transcription equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to
demonstrate the ability to accurately transcribe legal documents that are
appropriately formatted.
PREREQUISITE: OAD 103 or OAD 125 w/ grade of “C” or higher or
advisor approval.
This course is designed to provide an awareness of the responsibilities and
opportunities of professional support personnel in a legal environment
through classroom instruction and lab exercises. Emphasis is on legal
terminology, the production of appropriate forms and reports, and the
importance of office procedures and practices. Upon completion, the
student should be able to perform office support tasks required for
employment in a legal environment.
This course is designed to familiarize the student with medical terminology.
Emphasis is on the spelling, definition, pronunciation, and usage of medical
terms. Upon completion, the student should be able to communicate
effectively using medical terminology.
PREREQUISITE: OAD 200 with grade of “C” or higher or advisor approval.
This course is designed to orient students to standard medical reports,
correspondence, and related documents transcribed in a medical
environment through classroom instruction. Emphasis is on transcribing
medical records from dictated recordings. Learn/maintain standards of
ethical/professional conduct. Upon completion, the student should be able
to accurately transcribe medical documents from dictated recordings.
PREREQUISITE: OAD 103, 104, or 125 w/grade of “C” or higher or
approval.
This course is designed to provide an awareness of the responsibilities and
opportunities of professional support personnel in a medical environment
through classroom instruction and lab exercises. Emphasis is on medical
terminology, the production of appropriate forms and reports, and the
importance of office procedures and practices. Upon completion, the
student should be able to perform office support tasks required for
employment in a medical environment.
PREREQUISITE: Advisor approval.
This course is designed to promote an understanding of the structure,
analysis and management of medical records. Emphasis is on managing
medical and insurance re c o rds, coding of diseases, operations and
procedures, and the legal aspects of medical records. Upon completion, the
student should be able to maintain medical records efficiently.
PREREQUISITE: OAD 103 or OAD 125 with grade of “C” or higher.
This course is designed to develop an awareness of the responsibilities and
opportunities of the office professional through classroom instruction.
Emphasis is on current operating functions, practices and procedures, work
habits, attitudes, oral and written communications, and professionalism.
Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to
effectively function in an office support role. CORE
This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity for the
expansion of knowledge in an area of special interest under the direct
supervision of instructor. Emphasis is on the student's use of modern
technology to study, research or improve skills in a specialized office support
area. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate
enhanced knowledge and skill gained through an individualized project.
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