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OA 101 Office Accounting I (F)
3 Semester Hours
This course introduces the procedures used for double-entry bookkeeping,
primary statements, and payroll records for a single proprietorship.
OA 102 Office Accounting II (S)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: OA 101 or AC 111.
This course continues the bookkeeping study for wholesale business, with
emphasis on inventory and depreciation calculations.
OA 103 Beginning Keyboarding (F/S)
3 Semester Hours
Emphasis is placed on learning the keyboard and developing proper
keyboarding techniques. The student is introduced to various business
forms and adaptation of keyboarding skills to personal use.
OA 104 Intermediate Keyboarding (F/S)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: OA 103 or ability to type 30 wmp or faster with a basic
knowledge of Microsoft Word. Emphasis is placed on assisting the student
in developing speed and accuracy, and trains the student in how to
format business letters and reports, various office forms, statistical
tables and resumes.
OA 105 Advanced Keyboarding (S)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: OA 104.
This course focuses on the preparation of students for office
occupations. Included are composition, advanced formatting problems,
production applications and continued emphasis on speed.
OA 120 SuperWrite I (F)
3 Semester Hours
Fundamental principles of alphabetic abbreviated writing course designed
for office administration technology students as well as administrative
personnel, executives, and anyone who takes notes for personal or
professional use. Emphasis is placed on English grammar, punctuation,
spelling, and speed development. A minimum writing rate of 40 words a
minute is required for successful completion of the course.
OA 121 SuperWrite II (S)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: OA 120 and OA 104.
Advanced transcription procedures are presented to those who have
mastered the principles of the alphabetic abbreviated writing course.
Transcription-development material includes keyboarding style,
punctuation, spelling, vocabulary, word alert, and grammar. A minimum
speed of 70 words a minute is required for successful completion of the
course.
OA 129 Medical Terminology and Transcription (S)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: OA 103 or satisfactory score on competency exam.
This course provides hands-on training in formatting medical reports. An
office simulation using the computer and transcribing machines is used
to teach preparation of medical reports such as case history, physical
examinations, radiology reports, operative records, pathology reports,
requests for consultations, discharge summaries, and autopsy reports. In
addition, medical terminology, spelling, and grammar and punctuation
specifically designed for the medical secretary will be emphasized.
OA 130 Administrative Machine Transcription (F)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: OA 103 or satisfactory score on competency exam.
This course provides instruction on how to operate a
dictating/transcribing machine, how to prepare for transcription, and
the transcription of a variety of communications/documents commonly
found in an office.
OA 131 Records Management (O)
3 Semester Hours
This course presents the basic alphabetic indexing rules and the proper
procedure for coding records for filing as recommended by the
Association of Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA). Emphasis on
the records management cycle in manual and automated office environment.
OA 133 Legal Terminology and Transcription (F)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: OA 103 or satisfactory score on competency exam.
This course provides hands-on training in formatting legal
correspondence and court documents in the basic areas of law. An office
simulation using the computer and transcribing machines is used to teach
preparation of legal documents, legal terminology, spelling, grammar,
and punctuation specifically designed for the legal secretary.
OA 145 Medical Administrative Procedures I (F)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: OA 103 or satisfactory score on competency exam.
This course presents the knowledge and skills needed to work
successfully in a medical office. Emphasis is placed upon
communications, office administation responsibilities, safety and
security, and the various kinds of office equipment found in a medical
office.
OA 230 Medical Billing and Coding (F)
3 Semester Hours
This course presents the basics of procedure coding with the CPT and
HCPCS coding systems. Emphasis is on providing students with the basic
coding concepts, practical applications, Medicare rules, billing tips,
and coding issues by specialty.
OA 235 Legal Research (S)
3 Semester Hours
This course emphasizes the basic legal research sources and methods.
Presents techniques of legal analysis, with emphasis on specific cases
or issues, research, and an introduction to legal writing.
OA 245 Medical Administrative Procedures II (S)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: OA 145.
This course presents the more advanced knowledge and skills needed to
work successfully in a medical office. Emphasis is placed on procedures
for collecting fees, different health insurance utilized, and medical
office management. This is a capstone course to be taken in the final
(or immediately preceding) semester of study.
OA 250 Office Procedures and Techniques (S)
3 Semester Hours
This course presents the fundamental principles and practices that will
enable the student to expedite office work, including office
organization and management; office location, layout and equipment; and
design and control of office procedures. Office administrative skills
are integrated through problem-solving assignments and office
simulations. This is a capstone course to be taken in the final (or
immediately preceding) semester of study.
OA 255 Legal Administrative Procedures (S)
3 Semester Hours
This course presents the principles and procedures for the legal
secretary with emphasis on office routine, information processing, and
human relations. This is a capstone course to be taken in the final (or
immediately preceding) semester of study.
OA 260 Medical Office Technology Internship (S/F)
3 Semester Hours
This course presents the student the opportunity to participate in a
rotation sequence of practical experiences in offices of qualified
physicians, preferably family practice, internal medicine, OB/GYN, or
general surgery and at accredited hospitals and/or clinics.
OA 265 Legal Office Technology Internship (F/S)
3 Semester Hours
This course presents an opportunity for on-the-job training and
instruction in a legal office. Student assignments are made consistent
with vocational objectives. Normally taken during the last semester.
OA 270 Administrative Office Technology Internship (S/F)
3 Semester Hours
This course presents an opportunity for on-the-job training and
instruction at a general office environment work site. Student
assignments are made consistent with vocational objectives.
OA 275 Special Topics in Office Administration Skills (O)
1-3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of Division Chair.
This course presents different classes in Office Administration Skills
which the College expects to offer only once or occasionally in response
to specific community needs. It may consist of seminars, specialized or
individualized instruction, and/or research in an area related to Office
Administration Skills
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Last Update -
05/22/2007
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