Basic keyboard and keypad mastery using correct touch principles. Basic formatting techniques are introduced. One-half lecture; one lab.
A review of grammar, punctuation, spelling, forms of address, and up-to-date formatting techniques as they apply to business-letter and report writing, and to correctly use business reference materials. One lecture.
Student will develop knowledge of communication skills, conflict resolution skills, ethical values, and professional behavior in the workplace. The student is also provided with methods and approaches to improving and developing his or her professional presence. One lecture.
Students learn touch method of alphanumeric symbol keyboard, accuracy/speed and document preparation. Two lecture; two lab.
Develop speed and accuracy. Prepare business correspondence, manuscripts with footnotes, technical and statistical reports, business forms and tables from arranged and unarranged copy. Prerequisite: AIS 110 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.
Develop the ability to recognize common errors in mechanics, form, and content often overlooked in documents and apply this skill in practical operations. Designed for student with basic keyboarding/word processing skills. One lecture.
Comprehensive coverage of skills needed for written communications. Students will compose various letters and memos used in business. Designed for student with basic keyboarding/word processing skills. One lecture; one lab.
Survey of the evolving modern office and the procedures related to modern technology. Basic skills covered include human relations, oral/written communications, records management, basic math and business grammar review, reprographics, time management, supervision/management and telecommunications. Designed for student with keyboarding/word processing skills. Three lecture.
Ten-key touch mastery on key pad. One-half lecture; one lab.
Keyboard operation of electronic memory calculators with emphasis on touch control, speed building and accuracy in solving mathematical fundamental business problems. Designed for student with 10-key skills. Two lecture; two lab.
MediSoft is a widely used patient accounting software package that is in use in thousands of medical offices across the country. This course introduces the student to terminology and practices associated with patient billing, as well as providing hands-on experience with the program. Designed for student with basic keyboarding skills. Two lecture, one lab.
Mastery of skills and techniques used in a medical office. Emphasis on setting up and maintaining front office including filing procedures, telephone/communication skills, record-keeping, patient diagnostic charts, prioritizing duties and decision making. Designed for student with basic keyboard/word processing skills. Three lecture.
An introduction to medical word roots, combining forms, prefixes and suffixes needed for building an effective verbal/written biomedical vocabulary. This course is designed for preparation of students working with medical records. Three lecture.
Students learn various aspects of submitting, tracing, appealing, and transmitting claims for the full range of health plans. Step-by-step medical coding for CPT, ICD-9-CM, and others will be covered. Use of the IBM compatible computer, templates, extensive in-text assignments, and “real life ” cases will be used in the learning environment. Three lecture.
Development of transcription skills using modern transcription units. Grammar, punctuation, spelling and listening skills are emphasized. Students learn speed and accuracy in document production. Designed for student with strong keyboarding/word processing skills. Two lecture; two lab.
Introduction of basic medical transcription skills for the student with non-existent or limited medical terminology. This course is for the student who seeks employment as a transcriber in a medical office with basic requirements. Designed for students with strong keyboarding/word processing skills. Three lecture.
The student will learn to create, print, format and edit Word documents, as well as, learn how to use help, create and format tables and insert graphic elements. Prerequisite: AIS 100, or equivalent. One-half lecture, one lab.
Mastery of WordPerfect word processing software applications for business or personal use. Program commands needed to prepare reports, letters, memos and other business documents; macros; graphic; and other office applications are included. Designed for student with basic keyboarding skills. Two lecture; two lab.
Mastery of Microsoft Word for Windows. Program commands needed to prepare reports, letters, memos and other business documents; macros, graphics and other office applications are included. Designed for student with basic keyboarding skills. Two lecture; two lab.
Provides knowledge of voice recognition software applications and the skills required to utilize this software. Designed for student with keyboarding/word processing skills. Two lecture; two lab.
Introduction to the fundamentals of the Windows-based Corel Office Suite programs, WordPerfect, Paradox Presentations and Quattro Pro. Step-by-step instructions will help the student learn how to use the basic features of the software programs. Designed for student with basic keyboarding skills. Two lecture; two lab.
Basics of desktop publishing using Microsoft Publisher software. Includes page layout, graphics, and manipulating text using various tools, scanned images, and special effects. One lecture; one lab.
Training in all applications of MS Publisher from creating brochures to designing Web pages. Designed for students with basic keyboarding skills. Two lecture; two lab.
Guidelines for effective writing with an emphasis on positive, negative and persuasive messages in letters, memos, and employment communications. Emphasis on grammar, punctuation, spelling and word usage skills. Designed for student with basic keyboarding/word processing skills. Three lecture.
Students learn to utilize filing equipment and manage filing systems most efficiently for given situations, emphasis on new technological developments in data storage and retrieval of records. Three lecture.
Various filing methods used in the processing of medical records as well as issues related to confidentiality and release of medical records. One lecture.
Legal terms, the way they are used, and the way they are pronounced. Prefixes and suffixes are also emphasized (most terms will be given the “Anglicized ” pronunciations). Three lecture.
Introduction to the procedures that take place in a law office including: (a) the general operations of a law office, (b) terminology and procedures used in non-litigation matters, and (c) an understanding of all the processes and paperwork involved in litigation. Designed for student with keyboarding/word processing skills. Three lecture.
Introduction to concepts and practices in using word processing features to prepare legal documents. A practice set simulates actual work the student might perform on the job. Designed for student with keyboarding/word processing skills. One lecture; one lab.
Provides students with the knowledge of customer service as well as the fundamental abilities and strategies that lead to successful customer service in any type organization. One lecture.
Provides knowledge of office management, including coverage of managerial concepts needed by the office manager: budgets, quality control, systems analysis and methods to improve office productivity. Three lecture.
Qualifications needed for performing advanced WordPerfect techniques including: merging, graphics, calculations, advanced formatting, columns, tables and macros. Prerequisite: AIS 142 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.
Continued development of transcription skills using transcription machines for the student wishing to prepare for employment as a stenographer in a law office. Emphasis on terminology and accuracy. Prerequisite: AIS 130. One lecture; four lab.
First of a two-course plan of study that will provide training in medical transcription in six different areas of medicine. A high level of typing skill, reading ability and perseverance is required in order for a student to successfully complete this course. Prerequisites: AIS 130 or AIS 135, and AIS 123 or HES 170. Two lecture; three lab.
Provides advanced training in medical transcription in several medical areas. Prerequisite: AIS 235. Two lecture; three lab.
“Hands-on” course designed to give advanced instruction in Microsoft Word. Advanced features include tables, charts, columns, outlines, forms and desktop publishing. Prerequisite: AIS 145 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.
A presentation of the advanced features of Corel Office Suite programs that continues the work covered in AIS 148. Productivity tools such as the address book, keyboard mapping, Internet Publisher, object linking and embedding, and templates are introduced. Prerequisite: AIS 148 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.
Offers the basics of desktop publishing using a DTP software package. Includes page layout, graphics, and manipulation of text using various tools, scanned images and special effects. Students will produce various documents including business card, flier, newsletter, invitation, cards and book template. Prerequisite: AIS 142 or AIS 145 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.
Organization and analysis of records information management program development, technology in records management, micrographics and forms management, form and micrographic design. Prerequisite: AIS 180. Three lecture.
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