Office Technology (OE)

 

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IO = Infrequently Offered Course

 

OE   0502

Human Relations in Business

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

A behavioral science course designed to provide development of concepts and strategies about the behavior of workers and managers in an organizational environment.

 

OE   0507

Business English (IO)

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

Study of principles of effective business communications.  Provides units in punctuation, capitalization, parts of speech, number-expressing principles, word division, and other aspects of word usage.

 

OE   0523

Bookkeeping

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

Elementary accounting procedures including theory and practice associated with double-entry bookkeeping are introduced.  Special emphasis is placed on the use of journal entries, accounting for and control of cash, and payroll accounting.

 

OE   0530

Business Math (IO)

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

Placement test recommendation equivalent to MA  1707  Applied Mathematics

A quick and intensive review of the fundamental mathematical processes.  Includes basic application of mathematics to such calculations as inventory and turnover, depreciation, interest, compound interest, payroll and taxes, financial statement analysis, and other special business problems.

 

OE   0533

Keyboarding

1 Credit Hour

Prerequisite:

None

This course is designed to develop the basic keyboarding skills of fluency and speed that will enable the students to process and obtain information on the computer.  The students will learn the computer keyboard and the ten-key numeric keyboard by touch.  Correct techniques of keyboarding are stressed throughout the course.

 

OE   0536

Coordinated Office Training I

1-3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

Enrollment in an Office Technology Program or permission of instructor

This course is designed to offer the student the opportunity to receive on-the-job training in office-related career occupations.  Students may receive training through paid employment (part-time or full-time), or an unpaid internship.

 

OE   0537

Coordinated Office Training II

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

Enrollment in an Office Technology Program or permission of instructor

This course is designed to offer the student the opportunity to receive on-the-job training in office-related career occupations.  Students may receive training through paid employment (part-time or full-time), or an unpaid internship.

 

OE   0551

Records Management

2 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

This course is designed to present knowledge and skills that are needed in records management work.  This course emphasizes the basic principles and procedures used in alphabetic, geographic, numeric, and subject filing methods for manual and automated records systems.  Practice in application of filing rules is provided through the use of records management projects.

 

OE   0557

Office Procedures

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

OE  0587  College Keyboarding

This course is the study and development of personal qualities, skills, and knowledge needed for success in clerical occupations, including how to find and “land” the right office position, writing letters, using postal and shipping services, handling mail, filing, using the telephone, transmitting business messages, using banking and credit services, and handling financial transactions.

 

OE   0565

Office Applications - Clerical Assistant

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

OE  0587  College Keyboarding and OE  0588  Formatting

Through a realistic job simulation, the student is introduced to clerical duties performed by a receptionist.  The student will perform various duties:  answer telephone calls, greet customers, make decisions and set priorities, proofread and edit copy, and complete forms.  In addition, the student will be asked to prepare a formal job description of a receptionist.

 

OE   0574

Office Applications - Administrative Assistant

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

OE  0587  College Keyboarding and OE  0588  Formatting

Through a realistic job simulation, the student is introduced to secretarial duties performed as an administrative assistant to a top executive.  The student will make decisions, set priorities, maintain a tickler file, prepare tables and graphs, and compose correspondence.  In addition, the student will be asked to prepare a formal job description of an executive secretary.

 

OE   0575

Office Applications - Legal

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

OE  0587  College Keyboarding and OE  0588  Formatting

Through a realistic job simulation, the student is introduced to secretarial duties performed in a small law firm.  The student will produce and format various legal documents, become familiar with terminology used in the legal profession, machine transcribe legal correspondence, and get an overall view of the day-to-day operating procedures of a legal office.  In addition, the student will be asked to prepare a formal job description of a legal secretary.

 

OE   0576

Office Application - Medical

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

OE  0587  College Keyboarding and OE  0588  Formatting

Through a realistic job simulation, the student is introduced to the administrative routines of a doctor’s office and will perform various activities including preparing patients’ chars, taking telephone messages, scheduling appointments, organizing patient files, and transcribing medical tapes.  In addition, the student will be asked to prepare a formal job description of a medical secretary.

 

OE   0587

College Keyboarding

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

This course is designed to develop machine control and mastery of the keyboard.  The course emphasizes proper keyboarding techniques, accuracy, and speed, which can be applied to a variety of problems that the students are likely to meet in their personal life and/or in the business world.

 

OE   0588

Formatting

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

OE  0587  College Keyboarding or

One or more units of keyboarding in high school

This course is designed to review business document formats, to build speed and accuracy, and to use decision-making skills to evaluate document formats and mailability.  Applying written communication skills and demonstrating quality and efficiency in production are emphasized.

 

OE   0604

Office Machines (10 Key)  (IO)

1 Credit Hour

Prerequisite:

None

Desk model electronic calculators along with computers are used to produce a variety of information used in business to perform day-to-day operations, make decisions, and solve problems.  Every student concentrating in office technology should have the basic skills and knowledge necessary to compile data and information accurately and rapidly using office machines.  Students will develop skill using a 10-key adding machine by touch and using the numeric keypad of a computer.

 

OE   0605

Legal Transcription

2 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

English Placement Test Recommendation

Introduces students to the various legal documents utilized by law firms, which are filed with the municipal court, a state or federal district court, or with a state or federal appellate court.  Will create legal documents to be utilized by individuals, corporations, and government.

 

OE   0606

Transcription Skills

1 Credit Hour

Prerequisite:

None

The purpose of this course is to prepare the student for transcribing documents.  Students will need to take the English Placement Test before enrolling in this course.  This course will review common problems encountered when transcribing documents:  grammar rules, commonly misspelled words, and correct word usage.  In addition, students will gain practice in transcribing sentences, proofreading documents, and meeting mailability standards.  The students will be introduced to the mechanics of machine transcription.  After passing this course, the student will be ready to enroll in OE  0605  Legal Transcription, OE  0607  Medical Transcription, or OE  0608  Word Processing Transcription.

 

OE   0607

Medical Transcription

2 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

OE  0587  College Keyboarding

Provides an overview of the medical transcription environment, the responsibilities of the transcriptionist, and the skills required.  Focuses on the mechanics of transcription including transcription tools, the style and form of the transcriptionist, the various formats for medical reports, and medical terminology.

 

OE   0608

Word Processing Transcription

2 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

OE  0587  College Keyboarding

This course is designed to teach effective transcription techniques.  Emphasis is placed on the proper use of transcription equipment, correct use of punctuation, correct spelling, proofreading, and editing.  The goal is to transcribe mailable copy in an appropriate time frame from material dictated on media.

 

OE   0609

Medical Coding

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

HC  5231  Medical Terminology or Medical Training

This course is designed to study the basic concepts of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT Coding) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD 9).  The student will gain an understanding of the wide variety of functions these coding methods serve in the medical community and in administrative management of healthcare.

 

OE   0610

Medical Coding II

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

OE  0609  Medical Coding or instructor permission

This course is designed to study the advanced concepts of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT Coding), International Classification of Diseases (ICD 9), and third party reimbursement.  This course is designed to provide practical application of the coding process using health documentation from patient charts.  The student will gain an in depth understanding of the wide variety of functions these coding methods serve in the medical community and in healthcare administration management care.

 

OE   0739

Microcomputer Applications I

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

This course will teach the student specific areas of expertise in the computer area.

 

OE   0740

Microcomputer Applications II

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

OE  0739  Microcomputer Applications I

This course will teach the student specific areas of expertise in the computer area.

 

 

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