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2.00 Credits
1 credit Offered Each Semester CAOT-161 is a continuation of CAOT-160. This class will take an intermediate look at desktop publishing using Microsoft Publisher. This course is hands-on and will further explore desktop publishing techniques and terminology. This is a valuable course for those who create in-house publications. Prerequisite: Complete CAOT-160 with a minimum grade of C-. Students may enroll and complete these courses during the same semester.
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2.00 Credits
2 credits Offered Fall Semester CAOT-162 is a rich interactive learning experience designed to give students the basic tools and aptitudes they need to meet today's technology challenges. This course explores how computers and their peripheral devices work and the capabilities of software to meet the needs of the user. Emphasis is placed on the use of computers to manage information for personal and processional uses. Software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases are used during the semester. Lab assignments using software applications are a major portion of the course requirement. No prior experience is necessary.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Offered Spring Semester This course provides an introduction to Windows and Microsoft Office application products. Basic to intermediate skills in operating systems, computer file management, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software, and Internet browsers will be taught. Emphasis will be placed on current industry-recognized business applications. Students will become familiar with the basic operations and performance of personal computers.
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1.00 Credits
1 credit Offered Upon Demand This course provides instruction in the basic uses and applications of the handheld computer using a Palm operating system. The course will help students achieve the most from a Palm handheld device including recording and looking up contacts and appointments, discovering new software, and going online. Learn how to protect data with better security. No matter which Palm handheld model you eventually own or use, maximize its potential, including working on documents, updating databases, and managing schedules while on the go. Palm devices will be provided for classroom use.
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1.00 Credits
1 credit Offered Fall Semester This course prepares students for administrative tasks in health care practices. Using a medical administrative software package designed for Windows, students will learn to input patient information, schedule appointments, and handle billing. In addition, students will produce various lists and reports and learn to handle insurance claims both on paper forms and electronically. The concepts learned in this course are general enough to cover most medical administrative software packages, and students who complete this course should be able to use other brands of software with minimum training. This is a required course in the Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing Specialist, and Medical Receptionist programs. Prerequisite: CAOT-113 with a minimum grade of CCAOT-
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1.00 Credits
1 credit Offered Fall Semester This course provides an overview of the laws and ethical issues relevant to medical careers. Topics include medical practice acts and boards, risk management, basic elements of contract law, professional liability and medical malpractice, privacy, confidentiality and privileged communications, medical records and informed consent, and workplace legalities. This is a required course in the Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing Specialist, Medical Receptionist, Medical Office Transcriptionist/Pre-Health Information Technology, and Medical Transcriptionist programs. Prerequisite: CAOT-182 with a minimum grade of C- or instructor permission
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Offered Spring Semester This course provides an introduction to the spelling, pronunciation, definition, and usage of legal terminology. Emphasis is placed on the correct use of terms in the major areas of law. CAOT-181 is a required course in the Legal Administrative Assistant and Paralegal programs. Lecture: 3 hours per week
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Offered Each Semester This course is a comprehensive introduction to terminology used in the medical field. Taking a body systems approach, strong emphasis is placed on anatomy and physiology, abnormal conditions, diagnostic and surgical procedures, as well as medical roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Skill emphasis is placed on defining medical terms and abbreviations, usage of medical reference materials, and spelling of medical terms. This is a required course in the Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing Specialist, Medical Receptionist, Medical Office Transcriptionist/Pre-Health Information Technology, Medical Transcriptionist, Pharmacy Technology, and Radiography Technology programs and is helpful for any medical or legal paraprofessional. Lecture/Lab: 3 hours per week
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Offered Each Semester This course deals with the principles of English grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and usage necessary for preparation of all business communications with an emphasis on proofreading, spelling, and editing documents. This is a required course in Computer Applications and Office Technology programs. It is also useful for students who need to apply correct rules or the mechanics of our language to written communications. Lecture: 3 hours per week
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Offered Each Semester This course provides instruction in the management of manual and electronic records. The life cycle of records from creation through disposal or permanent retention is covered. Emphasis is placed on the classification of records, application of the ARMA filing rules, the organization and management of manual and electronic information, types of records storage facilities, the importance of records retention programs, and the necessity of providing for the safety and security of information. The use of manual, mechanical, and automated methods of information storage and retrieval including micrographic and optical disk storage is also discussed. This is a required course in Computer Applications and Office Technology programs. Lecture: 3 hours per week Pre/Corequisite: CAOT-120 Recommended Corequisite: CAOT-140 or some knowledge of Microsoft Access
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