| FIRST YEAR | |||
| First Semester | Hours | ||
| BUS-114 | Advanced Formatting *BUS-114 Development of skill in formatting business correspondence, reports, forms, and tables to meet mailability and production standards. Instruction on word processing software is integrated throughout the course.
Advanced Formatting Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| CIS-160 | Practical Software Application CIS-160 Provides an opportunity for students to learn computer concepts and to use word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Practical Software Application Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| BUS-141 | Business Communications BUS-141 Provides students with practical strategies for improving written and oral communication, including employment communication, in business settings.
Business Communications Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| BIO-050 | Basic Anatomy & Physiology BIO-050 This course provides an understanding of anatomical structures and functions of the human body.
Basic Anatomy & Physiology Course Outline | 4.0 | |
| --- --- | Social Science Elective ^--- ---
Social Science Elective | 3.0 | |
Semester Totals |
16.0 | ||
| Second Semester | |||
| BUS-061 | Office Transcription *+++BUS-061 Designed to develop skills in transcribing recorded dictation for a variety of business sectors in an efficient manner using proper formats, spelling, and grammar.
Office Transcription Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| BUS-115 | Processing Information *+++BUS-115 Development of skill in processing information using word processing software and applying critical thinking from a variety of office simulations. Advanced formatting skills are further developed through application to specialized office situations.
Processing Information Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| ENG-095 | Business English ENG-095 Using critical thinking skills, students will study and reinforce the basics of the English language as they apply to business communications. Emphasis is placed on grammar, punctuation, spelling, word usage and sentence structure.
Business English Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| CIS-099 | Introduction to Web Technology CIS-099 This introductory course teaches web page design principles, including proper use of HTML5 and CSS3 and introductory JavaScript. (Repeatable 3 times)
Introduction to Web Technology Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| MCS-040 | Health Information for Professionals MCS-040 An introduction and overview to health information management. The course will cover the history and the many applicable fields available to a health information management specialist. Students will explore the different areas of health information.
Health Information for Professionals Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| HED-270 | Community Health HED-270 A study of public health, school health, occupational health, social and recreational services and self-care.
Community Health Course Outline | 3.0 | |
Semester Totals |
18.0 | ||
| SECOND YEAR | |||
| First Semester | Hours | ||
| CIS-058 | Specialized Software Applications CIS-058 Students handle office activities and use career-related software such as a computerized accounting system, desktop publishing, PowerPoint, form management, calculator, medical scheduling and invoicing, and legal document preparation. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Specialized Software Applications Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| BUS-060 | Automated Office Procedures *BUS-060 Students manage office activities using computer software and equipment in a simulated office environment. Students use word processing, electronic mail and calendaring, and other specialized software.
Automated Office Procedures Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| CIS-056 | Advanced Software Applications *CIS-056 Advanced instruction in an office suite program with emphasis on advanced topics in word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times)
Advanced Software Applications Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| BUS-095 | Fundamentals of Accounting ORBUS-095 An introduction to basic accounting principles and techniques designed to give the student a general knowledge of accounting practices and terminology. Students will work through the accounting cycle for both a service and retail business.
Fundamentals of Accounting Course Outline | ||
| BUS-151 | Financial Accounting *BUS-151 A study of the financial statements, the accounting process and the principles and procedures underlying items on the financial statements.
Financial Accounting Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| MCS-041 | Medical Office Terminology MCS-041 A medical professional's course in medical terminology. Students will receive word parts going over primary terms, then review structure, and functions of the body systems, so they can relate those to medical specialists, pathology, diagnostics and treatment procedures.
Medical Office Terminology Course Outline | 3.0 | |
Semester Totals |
15.0 | ||
| Second Semester | |||
| BUS-059 | Medical Insurance and Coding BUS-059 Introduction to types of medical insurance and procedural and diagnostic coding. Includes preparation of insurance forms, ICD-10-CM coding, procedural coding using HCPCS system, common insurance carriers and claims processing guidelines, Medicare, Medicaid, and workers' compensation.
Medical Insurance and Coding Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| PSY-271 | Introduction to Psychology PSY-271 Focuses on psychology as a science, presenting concepts, research methods and research in a variety of subfields, including neuroscience, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning and memory, cognition, motivation and emotion, development, personality, disorders and therapy and social psychology.
Introduction to Psychology Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| BUS-079 | Professional Development +++BUS-079 Covers topics related to seeking employment and interviewing, understanding the workplace environment, and improving career success and communication.
Professional Development Course Outline | 3.0 | |
| BUS-083 | Office Assistant Internship-Med *BUS-083 Designed to provide employment experience in a position that will utilize the specialized skills of the student. Placements will include positions in medical offices, hospitals, and clinics. Field experience: minimum of 225 hours.
Office Assistant Internship-Med Course Outline | 3.0 | |
Semester Totals |
12.0 | ||
Total Program Hours | 61.0 | ||