3 s.h.

3 s.h. 

This course is taught using PCs in the Office Technology Lab by a self-paced, individualized method of instruction combining basic word processing funcions with keyboarding skills. Speed and accuracy continue to be stressed. Students learn to create business documents using keyboarding skills and basic word processing functions. Documents include e-mail, memos, letters, and reports. Proofreading and composing at the computer are included. Prerequisite: OT 133 or equivalent. Hours of class per week:  3. Additional hours are required in the Office Technology Lab. Advanced placement pretest in course is optional, however, a five-minute timed writing pretest is required. 

OT 135 Voice Recognition Technology                                                                                 SP 3 s.h.

This course introduces the use of voice recognition software as a tool for writing, data input, and record keeping. Voice formatting and communication will be stressed. Topics include installation and set up, software features, voice writing and formatting, accuracy development, error training, and using voice recognition in other software programs. Legal, medical, government, and business applications will be used.  Prerequisites: CS105 or equivalent. Hours of class per week: 3.

This is an orientation course designed to introduce the terminology and concepts of the office automation/information system in the modern office on-line, interactive office. Topics include an industry overview, supporting mission-critical functions and the information cycle. Emphasis is on the people/teamwork, procedures, and technology, including e-mail and the internet, utilized in office systems. System concepts are presented. Laboratory exercises are completed on PCs using the Windows environment with various software, e-mail and internet access. Co-requisite: OT 133 or OT133 & CS105.. Hours of class per week: 3. Additional hours in the Office Technology Lab.
 

This course is taught in the Office Technology Lab. This is a comprehensive course designed to provide the student with the necessary skills to prepare documents from a recorded voice. Material to be transcribed consists of various forms of business correspondence used in fifteen different employment areas such as governmental, legal, medical, manufacturing, banking, retailing, etc. In addition, strong emphasis is placed on building language and vocabulary skills such as spelling, grammar, word division, abbreviations, punctuation, pronunciation, and word definition to prepare the student to edit when necessary. Use of reference manual is emphasized. Cassette transcribers are used. Prerequisites: EN 103 or BU 137, OT 134, or permission of instructor. Hours of class per week:  3. Additional hours in the Office Technology Lab.
 

FA 3 s.h.

An overview of office services and responsibilities of office employees is provided. Topics covered include career planning, employment opportunities, work organization and time management, computer information systems, financial assistance, telecommunications, communication processes, office teamwork, amd ethics. The students are introduced to integrated software using PCs in the Windows environment. Hours of class per week: 3. 
 

SP 3 s.h.

An overview of office procedures and responsibilities of office employees is provided. Topics covered include receptionist and telephone techniques, mail procedures, document creation, records management, mailing and shipping services, meeting and conference planning, and travel arrangements. Selected exercises are performed on PCs in the Windows environment using integrated software applications. Hours of class per week: 3.
 

3 s.h.

Office output applications are taught on PCs using Word software. Students learn advanced formatting concepts, borders and shading, gutter margins and mirror margins, paragraph sorting, bar tab settings, section breaks, document panes, envelope options, page numbering, page headers and footers, wrapping, text boxes, rotating text, WordArt, drawing shapes, etc. Students are required to apply these concepts by preparing common office communications including name badges, reports, mail mergers, etc. Prerequisites: OT 134, 139, (co-requisite for WP certificate majors). Hours of class per week:  3. Additional hours in the Office Technology Lab.
 

3 s.h.

Basic office output applications are taught on PCs using WordPerfect software. Students learn concepts such as file management, merging documents, line numbering, redline and strikeover, revision notes, outline features (hiding and expanding), special character sets, etc. Students are rquired to apply these concepts by preparing legal documents and common office communications including newsletters, outlines, lists, indexes and tables of contents. Prerequisites: OT134, OT139 or equivalent. Hours of class per week:  3. Additional hours in the Office Technology Lab.
 

3 s.h.

This course provides experience using an integrated software suite. Microsoft Office® is used to complete advanced word processing functions, to prepare documents that integrate files from various suite applications, the internet, and other new technologies. Topics include productivity, web page and Internet integration; desktop publishing, presentation graphics, worksheet, and database documents as well as emerging software technologies will be introduced. Using language skills, making decisions, and working without direct supervision will be included. Prerequisites: CS 105, OT 139 and OT 241. Hours of class per week: 3.
 

3 s.h.

Using PCs in the Windows environment and other technology, Office Technology & Administration students receive actual on-the-job work experience in a model office support center. The duties performed are primarily correspondence-related, but may also be administrative in nature. Although the primary workstation for this course is the College's Model Office, other arrangements, if available, can be made. Work logs are a major responsibility of the student requiring a minimum of ten hours per week. Prerequisites: OT 230, 239 and permission of instructor. Hours of class per week: 10-15.
 

FA 3 s.h.

This course provides a foundation in the theory and practice of management in the administrative office. Emphasis is on basic concepts, problem solving, and communications. E-mail, the Internet and Presentation Graphics (PowerPoint) will be utilized. In addition, issues related to staffing, productivity, job analysis, and integrating automated services is studied. Some assignments simulate on-the-job experience or be completed through study of administrative offices in the community. Prerequisite: CS105, equivalent experience, or permission of instructor. Hours of class per week:  3.

OT 257 Records Management

FA 3 s.h.

This course provides a study of the concepts, principles, procedures, and issues necessary for optimizing the value of records and information on an organization-wide basis. The focus is on systems, tools, and guidelines for effective records management. Topics include an overview of records management, the management of active and inactive records, electronic and automated systems, image technology, and other related records management functions. Problem-solving activities, projects, and case problems are included. Prerequisite: CS105, equivalent experience, or permission of instructor. Hours of class per week:  3.

3 s.h.

Emphasis is on understanding medical terms. The logic behind the formation of medical terms, analysis of words, and interpretive and deductive skills are used. Terms associated with all anatomical systems are covered. Slides and tapes may be used. Hours of class per week:  3.
 

FA 3 s.h.

Emphasis is on topics covered by the American Association of Medical Assistants' Study Outline for Certification Review Administrative Division: patient relations, legal and ethical issues, communications, financial records, billing and collection, and insurance. Prerequisite: OT 133 or equivalent. Hours of class per week:  3.
 

SP 3 s.h.

This course begins with an introduction to medical transcription and use of medical references. Medical document transcription is emphasized. Terminology, language skills, and transcription skills are systematically reinforced. Assignments are drawn from actual records. The office technology lab may be used. Prerequisite: OT 134, 283, or permission of instructor. Hours of class per week:  3.
 

SU 3 s.h.

This course continues to build on the material learned in Medical Transcription I. Detailed autopsies are emphasized. Specialty areas such as: cardiology, psychiatry, neurology, ob/gyn, respiratory system are included. Terminology, language skills, and transcription skills continue to be systematically reinforced. Electronic keyboards are utilized. The office technology lab may be used. Prerequisite: OT 287. Hours of class per week: 3.