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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the basic principles of an abbreviated longhand writing system based on phonetics and lays the foundation for vocabulary and speed in taking dictation. It is designed to help students increase their speed in making legible notes and to teach note-taking skills for personal, educational and business use (3 Credits).
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This course stresses a thorough knowledge of the computer keyboard with the development of speed and accuracy. Exercises are provided for the perfecting of techniques and control. Students type business letters, personal letters, tabulations and reports (3 Credits).
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This course builds directly on the competencies developed in the Introduction to Keyboarding course, leading students toward higher speed, greater accuracy, improved communication skills and refinement of formatting ability. Emphasis is placed on features, form letters and memos from a variety of source copy. To provide realism and promote transfer of learning, students prepare documents from script and rough-draft copy (3 Credits). Prerequisite: OAD 108
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This course is a beginning course that teaches basic transcribing skills. Students are taught to transcribe distribution-ready copy from a transcribing unit with emphasis on spelling, punctuation, vocabulary and proofreading. Effective use of the dictionary and other reference books is also covered (3 Credits). Prerequisite: OAD 108
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This course prepares students to assume everyday office responsibilities fully and capably. Extensive practice in a simulated office setting allows students: to perfect their computer skills in Microsoft Office applications; to utilize Outlook software for electronic mail communication and for appointment calendars; to develop job search, resume-building and interviewing skills; and to review important office ethics principles so that a student will know how to exhibit personal and professional behavior in his/her chosen career (3 credits).
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Terminology/Transcription is a two-part course designed for the prospective medical secretary/transcriptionist. Students learn 350 medical word elements that are used to form thousands of medical terms. This vocabulary is emphasized in the transcription of histories and physicals, radiology reports and reports relating to various medical specialties (3 Credits). Prerequisite: OAD 108
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to strengthen transcription skills through realistic medical office reports. It develops accuracy and speed in transcribing medical dictation pertaining to specialized areas of medicine. A broad knowledge of medical terms, drugs, instruments and procedures is developed as students transcribe histories and physicals, pathology and operation reports, discharge summaries, x-ray reports and consultation findings. The tapes used have been prepared by the American Medical Records Association and have been drawn from actual case histories (3 Credits). Prerequisite: OAD 225
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3.00 Credits
Utilizing a Windows-based applications software program, the Microsoft Office course will teach the student the fundamental skills necessary to operate one of the more popular software packages used in business today. The fundamentals of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation graphics through the use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access and Microsoft PowerPoint will be emphasized, with hands-on experience provided by using practical problems to illustrate personal computer applications (3 Credits). Prerequisite: CIS 105
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the production of integrated computer documents utilizing software in presentations, word processing, and the creation of spreadsheets and databases. The course also requires students to develop more sophisticated language skills, including composition and proofreading, and to develop good decision-making skills, particularly where multiple tasks are involved (3 credits).
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the methods of philosophy including logical analysis and traditional philosophical problems such as the nature and extent of knowledge, the dilemma of freedom and determinism, the justification of the belief in god, personal identity, and the mind-body problem. Offered: Fall and spring semesters Staff
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