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3.00 Credits
This course reviews in a practical, step-by-step manner the major areas of grammar and language arts skills, including spelling and business terminology. Students are presented rules, examples, and intensive practice materials relating to improvement of communication skills at the business and professional level. Co-requisite: OST 106. Pre- or Co-requisites: "C" or better in ENG 096 andRDG 096 (passing grade of "C" or better for each), orplacement. Laboratory fee.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a comprehensive coverage of supervisory management, particularly as it applies to the firstline supervisor in a high-tech office environment. Emphasis is on job planning and controlling the work; making effective decisions; supervising personnel; ensuring employee safety and health; unions, grievances, and discipline; improving productivity and cost control; supervising oneself; managing time and stress; and developing a career plan. Prerequisites: "C" or better in OST107 and OST 121.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills in processing pre-recorded communications using word processing software. Seven elements of transcription are reviewed and emphasized: Knowledge of equipment, listening, professional development, proofreading, keyboarding, formatting techniques, and English grammar and usage. Legal and medical terminology use is also covered. A variety of documents that contain such terminology are processed from pre-recorded tapes. Prerequisites: "C" or better in OST 106, OST 121, and OST 250.Laboratory fee.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides students interested in working in a medical office the opportunity to integrate previous skills in keyboarding, word processing, transcription, and communications as they apply to work in medical facilities. The course also covers procedures in filing; preparation of medical forms, financial records and reports, and case histories; ordering supplies; and duties of the receptionist, secretary, and other medical office personnel. Prerequisite: "C" or better in ENG 101, OST 106, and HSC 109.Laboratory fee.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the highly specialized skills and knowledge necessary for legal office work. Topics covered include: Legal terminology, ethics, financial record keeping, filing procedures, and current legal office procedures. Students also learn to use computers to process legal documents and correspondence. Prerequisites: "C" or better in OST 107, OST 121, and OST 250.Laboratory fee.
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4.00 Credits
This course provides hands-on experience in the operation of computers. Students learn to use state-of-the-art word processing software, such as Microsoft Word. They learn to carry out such tasks as booting the equipment, saving, editing and retrieving, list/merging, sorting, and other specialized machine operations. Documents that students learn to process are representative of those prepared in typical business offices. Emphasis is also placed on the related areas of proofreading and copy editing. Prerequisites: "C" or better in OST 106, OST 121, andENG 101. Laboratory fee.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of OST 250. Students learn more advanced word processing functions and are also introduced to desktop publishing. Proofreading and editing skills are further developed. Prerequisite: "C" or betterin OST 107 and OST 250. Laboratory fee.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides students the opportunity to gain practical work experience related to an occupational specialization or program. Part-time employment opportunities in banks, insurance companies, law firms, government agencies, and other offices enable students to apply skills learned in the classroom to an actual work situation. Supervision and guidance are offered by the training sponsor and the program coordinator. Students attend a seminar once a week to integrate and discuss the work experience and the specialized program. This course should be taken only in the last semester of the certificate or degree program. Divisional permission is required the semester before desired enrollment in this course. Prerequisite: All OST courses to this level.
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2.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction and professional orientation to the field of physical education. The role of the instructor of physical education in schools, industry, and community agencies is emphasized. The scientific foundations of physical activity and career opportunities in physical education are also examined. Pre- or Co-requisites: ENG 096 and RDG 096 (passing grade of "C" orbetter for each), or placement.
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1.00 Credits
Students are introduced to basic water safety skills to enable them to be reasonably safe while in, on, or about the water. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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