Medical Administrative Assistant
Courses
- Medical Administrative Assistant — A.A.S. Degree 64 credit
- Medical Administrative Assistant — Diploma 39 credits
- Medical Transcriptionist — Diploma 39 credits
- Medical Receptionist — Certificate 25 credits
Medical Administrative Assistant — A.A.S. Degree
| Course | Title | Credit |
| HEAL1101 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
This course is an introduction to the structure and function of the human body. Focus will be on the study of each individual organ system and the interaction of each system with the rest of the body. Prerequisites: OFFC1045, HEAL1502. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 4.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 7 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1005 | Keyboarding/Formatting | 3 |
This course covers basic formatting for business documents, including letters, memos, reports, and tables. Straight-copy skill development for speed and accuracy will also be included. Prerequisites: A typing speed of 35 words per minute with five or fewer errors. Offered: Fall, Spring **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1010 | Business English Skills | 2 |
This course is an extensive, comprehensive study of English grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, number usage, capitalization and abbreviation rules, and proofreading. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1017 | Technology for the Business Professional | 3 |
This course is designed to advance the training of business and office students in the use of desktop publishing documents, real-world business projects, web site analysis, and web browser. Students will also learn the basics of creating, formatting and managing a Web site along with scheduling/organizational software. Prerequisites: COML1400 and OFFC1005. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| OFFC1019 | Receptionist Skills | 2 |
This course incorporates the skills that are needed to be an effective receptionist. Topics such as: scheduling techniques using various software, typing skills, interpersonal communications, customer service. Prerequisites: None Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| OFFC1030 | Word Processing | 3 |
This course covers hands-on training for intermediate and advanced concepts of word processing using Microsoft Word 2003. Prerequisites: OFFC1000 or OFFC1005 or concurrent enrollment. Offered: Fall and Spring **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1040 | Intergrated Office Skills | 2 |
This course is designed to integrate and reinforce the skills and knowledge learned in previous courses in the program. Project emphasis will develop the students' awareness of work flow, chain of command, and interpersonal relationships in the office. The use of electronic tools and the integration of documents created in various Microsoft Office Suite programs is the primary focus of this course. Prerequisites: OFFC1020 and COML1400. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1045 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
This course is an introduction to building medical terms and learning the meanings. Students will learn combining forms, word roots, prefixes and suffixes, and how these word parts apply to building medical terms. Students will also learn common medical abbreviations and symbols. THIS COURSE IS THE SAME AS HEAL1502 Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1052 | Medical Transcription I | 2 |
This course covers how to properly transcribe dictated medical material into a variety of usable medical documents by using word processing skills. Emphasis will be on authentic forms, using S.O.A.P. format, understanding medical language narrative, building speed and accuracy, proofreading and editing of material. An introduction to various laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures will also be covered in the course. Prerequisites: OFFC1005, OFFC1045, COML1400. Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 or more hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1053 | Medical Transcription II | 2 |
This advanced course covers producing a variety of medical documents by using medical terminology knowledge, word processing and transcription skills. Emphasis is placed on producing authentic forms, building speed and accuracy, proofreading and editing skills, and understanding and building on additional medical terms used in specialty areas. Prerequisites: OFFC1005, OFFC1045, COML1400, OFFC1052. Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 or more hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1054 | Speech Recognition Transcription | 2 |
This course is a continuation of medical transcription using speech recognition software. Emphasis will be on editing medical documents that are generated by speech recognition software. Students will experience working with documents that are typically generated at a clinic or hospital site, such as: history and physical exams, consultation reports, surgery reports, pathology reports, laboratory reports and discharge reports. Reports will address the various specialty areas. Prerequisites: OFFC1005, OFFC1045, COML1400, OFFC1052, OFFC1053. Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend approximately 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1057 | Medical Office Procedures | 4 |
This course is an overview of duties that are performed by a medical administrative assistant. Emphasis will be on using computer hardware and software. Topics include medical correspondence and documents, setting up meetings and conferences, making travel arrangements, telecommuting and virtual office structures. Students will also develop career advancement techniques, leadership and team building skills. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall Credit Breakout: 4.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1260 | Certification Basics - Word | 3 |
This course covers training in the preparation for students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam for Word. Prerequisites: OFFC1030 Word Processing or equivalent. Offered: Fall Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least five hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1275 | Certification Basics - Powerpoint | 3 |
This course covers training in the preparation for students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam for PowerPoint Prerequisites: OFFC1145, MS PowerPoint or equivalent. Offered: Fall Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least five hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1285 | Oral Business Comm. and Job Seeking Skills | 2 |
This course covers the development of oral communication skills in the following areas: one-to-one communication, oral presentations to groups, use of MS PowerPoint in presentations and student evaluation of speeches. Students will also learn successful employment interview strategies as well as how to find various job leads, write a successful resume, application letter, and follow-up letter. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring **Articulated" Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1290 | Written Business Communications | 2 |
This course covers the process of communication, including writing techniques and strategies. Students learn by completing a range of writing exercises and critical thinking cases. Specific applications focus on letter and memorandum writing and formal and informal reports. Communication skills are emphasized along with e-mail usage. Prerequisites: OFFC1010, Business English Skills or concurrent enrollment. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| Total | 42 | |
| Technical Electives | ||
| Students may select as an elective any course listed in the Office Careers (OFFC), Information Systems (ISTC), or other program area upon approval of advisor. | ||
| Total | 2 | |
| General Education | ||
| These classes are recommended to fulfill the General Education requirements for an Associate in Applied Science degree. | ||
| ENGL1100 | Writing and Research Skills | 3 |
This course emphasizes the process of writing expository and persuasive essays using effective writing skills and a variety of research techniques. Also included in the course content are critical reading and logical reasoning. Prerequisites: Meet qualifying scores on ACCUPLACER test OR successfully complete ENGL0130 OR receive instructor's approval. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| COML1400 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
This online-enhanced course covers the basics of using Personal Computers (PC's) and the Microsoft Office Professional suite of programs, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint to create documents, spreadsheets, databases and presentations. Students will also be introduced to the Internet, e-mail and the history of computers. This course meets the Dakota County Technical College's computer literacy requirement. Prerequisites: Recommend a typing speed of 25 words per minute is recommended but not required or COML0900. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| SPEE1020 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
This course focuses on the practical and theoretical concepts of human communications and the styles used in personal, social and professional environments. Students will also acquire skills in critical thinking, perception, listening, verbal and non-verbal expressions and conflict resolution. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| PSYC1100 | General Psychology | 3 |
This general psychology course is an introduction and overview of the scientific study of behavior and experience. It includes topics like perception, learning, human development, intelligence, motivation, psychological disorders, social perception and group behavior. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week in class preparation. Attendance is critical to learner success. | ||
| Math/Science | 3-4 | |
| General Education Electives | 4-5 | |
| Total | 20 | |
| Total Program Requirements | 64 | |
Medical Administrative Assistant — Diploma
| Course | Title | Credit |
| OFFC1005 | Keyboarding/Formatting | 3 |
This course covers basic formatting for business documents, including letters, memos, reports, and tables. Straight-copy skill development for speed and accuracy will also be included. Prerequisites: A typing speed of 35 words per minute with five or fewer errors. Offered: Fall, Spring **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1010 | Business English Skills | 2 |
This course is an extensive, comprehensive study of English grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, number usage, capitalization and abbreviation rules, and proofreading. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1017 | Technology for Business Professionals | 3 |
This course is designed to advance the training of business and office students in the use of desktop publishing documents, real-world business projects, web site analysis, and web browser. Students will also learn the basics of creating, formatting and managing a Web site along with scheduling/organizational software. Prerequisites: COML1400 and OFFC1005. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| OFFC1019 | Receptionist Skills | 2 |
This course incorporates the skills that are needed to be an effective receptionist. Topics such as: scheduling techniques using various software, typing skills, interpersonal communications, customer service. Prerequisites: None Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| OFFC1030 | Word Processing | 3 |
This course covers hands-on training for intermediate and advanced concepts of word processing using Microsoft Word 2003. Prerequisites: OFFC1000 or OFFC1005 or concurrent enrollment. Offered: Fall and Spring **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1040 | Integrated Office Skills | 3 |
This course is designed to integrate and reinforce the skills and knowledge learned in previous courses in the program. Project emphasis will develop the students' awareness of work flow, chain of command, and interpersonal relationships in the office. The use of electronic tools and the integration of documents created in various Microsoft Office Suite programs is the primary focus of this course. Prerequisites: OFFC1020 and COML1400. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1045 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
This course is an introduction to building medical terms and learning the meanings. Students will learn combining forms, word roots, prefixes and suffixes, and how these word parts apply to building medical terms. Students will also learn common medical abbreviations and symbols. THIS COURSE IS THE SAME AS HEAL1502 Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1057 | Medical Office Procedures | 4 |
This course is an overview of duties that are performed by a medical administrative assistant. Emphasis will be on using computer hardware and software. Topics include medical correspondence and documents, setting up meetings and conferences, making travel arrangements, telecommuting and virtual office structures. Students will also develop career advancement techniques, leadership and team building skills. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall Credit Breakout: 4.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1260 | Certification Basics - Word | 3 |
This course covers training in the preparation for students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam for Word. Prerequisites: OFFC1030 Word Processing or equivalent. Offered: Fall Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least five hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1285 | Oral Business Comm.and Job Seeking Skills | 2 |
This course covers the development of oral communication skills in the following areas: one-to-one communication, oral presentations to groups, use of MS PowerPoint in presentations and student evaluation of speeches. Students will also learn successful employment interview strategies as well as how to find various job leads, write a successful resume, application letter, and follow-up letter. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring **Articulated" Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1285 | Written Business Communications | 2 |
This course covers the development of oral communication skills in the following areas: one-to-one communication, oral presentations to groups, use of MS PowerPoint in presentations and student evaluation of speeches. Students will also learn successful employment interview strategies as well as how to find various job leads, write a successful resume, application letter, and follow-up letter. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring **Articulated" Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HEAL1101 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
This course is an introduction to the structure and function of the human body. Focus will be on the study of each individual organ system and the interaction of each system with the rest of the body. Prerequisites: OFFC1045, HEAL1502. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 4.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 7 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| Total | 33 | |
| General Education | ||
| The following courses are required: | ||
| COML1400 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
This online-enhanced course covers the basics of using Personal Computers (PC's) and the Microsoft Office Professional suite of programs, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint to create documents, spreadsheets, databases and presentations. Students will also be introduced to the Internet, e-mail and the history of computers. This course meets the Dakota County Technical College's computer literacy requirement. Prerequisites: Recommend a typing speed of 25 words per minute is recommended but not required or COML0900. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| COML1400 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
This online-enhanced course covers the basics of using Personal Computers (PC's) and the Microsoft Office Professional suite of programs, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint to create documents, spreadsheets, databases and presentations. Students will also be introduced to the Internet, e-mail and the history of computers. This course meets the Dakota County Technical College's computer literacy requirement. Prerequisites: Recommend a typing speed of 25 words per minute is recommended but not required or COML0900. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| Total | 6 | |
| Total Program Requirements | 39 | |
Medical Transcriptionist — Diploma
| Course | Title | Credit |
| OFFC1005 | Keyboarding/Formatting | 3 |
This course covers basic formatting for business documents, including letters, memos, reports, and tables. Straight-copy skill development for speed and accuracy will also be included. Prerequisites: A typing speed of 35 words per minute with five or fewer errors. Offered: Fall, Spring **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1010 | Business English Skills | 2 |
This course is an extensive, comprehensive study of English grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, number usage, capitalization and abbreviation rules, and proofreading. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1017 | Technology for Business Professionals | 3 |
This course is designed to advance the training of business and office students in the use of desktop publishing documents, real-world business projects, web site analysis, and web browser. Students will also learn the basics of creating, formatting and managing a Web site along with scheduling/organizational software. Prerequisites: COML1400 and OFFC1005. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| OFFC1019 | Receptionist Skills | 2 |
This course incorporates the skills that are needed to be an effective receptionist. Topics such as: scheduling techniques using various software, typing skills, interpersonal communications, customer service. Prerequisites: None Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| OFFC1030 | Word Processing | 3 |
This course covers hands-on training for intermediate and advanced concepts of word processing using Microsoft Word 2003. Prerequisites: OFFC1000 or OFFC1005 or concurrent enrollment. Offered: Fall and Spring **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1045 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
This course is an introduction to building medical terms and learning the meanings. Students will learn combining forms, word roots, prefixes and suffixes, and how these word parts apply to building medical terms. Students will also learn common medical abbreviations and symbols. THIS COURSE IS THE SAME AS HEAL1502 Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1052 | Medical Transcription I | 2 |
This course covers how to properly transcribe dictated medical material into a variety of usable medical documents by using word processing skills. Emphasis will be on authentic forms, using S.O.A.P. format, understanding medical language narrative, building speed and accuracy, proofreading and editing of material. An introduction to various laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures will also be covered in the course. Prerequisites: OFFC1005, OFFC1045, COML1400. Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 or more hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1053 | Medical Transcription II | 2 |
This advanced course covers producing a variety of medical documents by using medical terminology knowledge, word processing and transcription skills. Emphasis is placed on producing authentic forms, building speed and accuracy, proofreading and editing skills, and understanding and building on additional medical terms used in specialty areas. Prerequisites: OFFC1005, OFFC1045, COML1400, OFFC1052. Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 or more hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1054 | Speech Recognition Transcription | 2 |
This course is a continuation of medical transcription using speech recognition software. Emphasis will be on editing medical documents that are generated by speech recognition software. Students will experience working with documents that are typically generated at a clinic or hospital site, such as: history and physical exams, consultation reports, surgery reports, pathology reports, laboratory reports and discharge reports. Reports will address the various specialty areas. Prerequisites: OFFC1005, OFFC1045, COML1400, OFFC1052, OFFC1053. Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend approximately 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1057 | Medical Office Procedures | 4 |
This course is an overview of duties that are performed by a medical administrative assistant. Emphasis will be on using computer hardware and software. Topics include medical correspondence and documents, setting up meetings and conferences, making travel arrangements, telecommuting and virtual office structures. Students will also develop career advancement techniques, leadership and team building skills. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall Credit Breakout: 4.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1285 | Oral Business Comm. and Job Seeking Skills | 2 |
This course covers the development of oral communication skills in the following areas: one-to-one communication, oral presentations to groups, use of MS PowerPoint in presentations and student evaluation of speeches. Students will also learn successful employment interview strategies as well as how to find various job leads, write a successful resume, application letter, and follow-up letter. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring **Articulated" Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1290 | Written Business Communications | 2 |
This course covers the process of communication, including writing techniques and strategies. Students learn by completing a range of writing exercises and critical thinking cases. Specific applications focus on letter and memorandum writing and formal and informal reports. Communication skills are emphasized along with e-mail usage. Prerequisites: OFFC1010, Business English Skills or concurrent enrollment. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HEAL1101 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
This course is an introduction to the structure and function of the human body. Focus will be on the study of each individual organ system and the interaction of each system with the rest of the body. Prerequisites: OFFC1045, HEAL1502. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 4.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 7 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| Total | 33 | |
| General Education | ||
| The following courses are required. | ||
| COML1400 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
This online-enhanced course covers the basics of using Personal Computers (PC's) and the Microsoft Office Professional suite of programs, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint to create documents, spreadsheets, databases and presentations. Students will also be introduced to the Internet, e-mail and the history of computers. This course meets the Dakota County Technical College's computer literacy requirement. Prerequisites: Recommend a typing speed of 25 words per minute is recommended but not required or COML0900. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| SPEE1020 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
This course focuses on the practical and theoretical concepts of human communications and the styles used in personal, social and professional environments. Students will also acquire skills in critical thinking, perception, listening, verbal and non-verbal expressions and conflict resolution. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| Total | 6 | |
| Total Program Requirements | 39 | |
Medical Receptionist — Certificate
| Course | Title | Credit |
| OFFC1000 | Basic Keyboarding | 1 |
This course is an introduction to basic keyboarding with emphasis on developing touch typing skills. Prerequisites: Basic computer skills. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credit Breakout: 0.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1010 | Business English Skills | 2 |
This course is an extensive, comprehensive study of English grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, number usage, capitalization and abbreviation rules, and proofreading. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1019 | Receptionist Skills | 2 |
This course incorporates the skills that are needed to be an effective receptionist. Topics such as: scheduling techniques using various software, typing skills, interpersonal communications, customer service. Prerequisites: None Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| OFFC1030 | Word Processing | 3 |
This course covers hands-on training for intermediate and advanced concepts of word processing using Microsoft Word 2003. Prerequisites: OFFC1000 or OFFC1005 or concurrent enrollment. Offered: Fall and Spring **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1045 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
This course is an introduction to building medical terms and learning the meanings. Students will learn combining forms, word roots, prefixes and suffixes, and how these word parts apply to building medical terms. Students will also learn common medical abbreviations and symbols. THIS COURSE IS THE SAME AS HEAL1502 Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1057 | Medical Office Procedures | 4 |
This course is an overview of duties that are performed by a medical administrative assistant. Emphasis will be on using computer hardware and software. Topics include medical correspondence and documents, setting up meetings and conferences, making travel arrangements, telecommuting and virtual office structures. Students will also develop career advancement techniques, leadership and team building skills. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall Credit Breakout: 4.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1285 | Oral Business Comm.and Job Seeking Skills | 2 |
This course covers the development of oral communication skills in the following areas: one-to-one communication, oral presentations to groups, use of MS PowerPoint in presentations and student evaluation of speeches. Students will also learn successful employment interview strategies as well as how to find various job leads, write a successful resume, application letter, and follow-up letter. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring **Articulated" Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| OFFC1290 | Written Business Communications | 2 |
This course covers the process of communication, including writing techniques and strategies. Students learn by completing a range of writing exercises and critical thinking cases. Specific applications focus on letter and memorandum writing and formal and informal reports. Communication skills are emphasized along with e-mail usage. Prerequisites: OFFC1010, Business English Skills or concurrent enrollment. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| HEAL1101 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
This course is an introduction to the structure and function of the human body. Focus will be on the study of each individual organ system and the interaction of each system with the rest of the body. Prerequisites: OFFC1045, HEAL1502. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 4.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 7 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| Total | 22 | |
| General Education | ||
| The following courses are required. | ||
| COML1400 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
This online-enhanced course covers the basics of using Personal Computers (PC's) and the Microsoft Office Professional suite of programs, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint to create documents, spreadsheets, databases and presentations. Students will also be introduced to the Internet, e-mail and the history of computers. This course meets the Dakota County Technical College's computer literacy requirement. Prerequisites: Recommend a typing speed of 25 words per minute is recommended but not required or COML0900. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| Total | 3 | |
| Total Program Requirements | 25 | |
