Office Information Technology
Course Description
OFF 100 MS Word for Personal Use 1-3 credits
Prerequisite: OFF 101 or instructor permission.
This course gives a brief introduction to Microsoft Word. It is intended for students not majoring in the office information technology program. Tech Prep credit available.
OFF 101 Basic Keyboarding 1-5 credits
This coursse gives emphasis to learning the keyboard. Once students learn the alphabet, numbers and symbols, they work toward improving speed and accuracy.
OFF 102 Document Formatting 1-5 credits
This course gives primary emphasis to the formatting of business documents using Microsoft Word. It also continues with speed and accuracy development. Tech Prep credit available.
OFF 104 Skillbuilding 1-3 credits
Prerequisite: OFF 102.
This course focuses on the improvement of speed and accuracy.
OFF 112 Proofreading 1-3 credits
Prerequisite: BUS 121, OFF 102.
This course gives students the opportunity to learn different proofreading techniquies and then emphasizes practice using those techniques.
OFF 114 Medical Office Accounts Receivable I 2 credits
Prerequisite: HED or OFF 150 & HED or OFF 151, basic computer class or instructor permission.
This is a basic class in billing unsurance in clinical settings. Coding, specific form requirements (HCFA 1500), account aging, posting payments and adjustments to patient accounts, and commercial insurance companies will be covered. Issues related to overall medical business offices will also be part of the class.
OFF 115 Medical Office Accounts Receivable II 2 credits
Prerequisite: HED or OFF 150 & HED or OFF 151, basic computer class or instructor permission.
This is a basic class in billing unsurance in clinical settings. Coding, specific form requirements (UB92), account aging, posting payments and adjustments to patient accounts, and government medical coverage plans will be covered. Issues related to overall medical business offices will also be part of the class.
OFF 116 Telephone and Collection Techniques 2 credits
Prerequisite: HED or OFF 150 and HED or OFF 151, introductory computer class or instructor permission.
This class will focus on telephone and colection techniques for medical business office personnel. The course will cover receptionist skills, making appointments and referrals, retriveing billing information, collection practices, consumer protectin, bankrupcy laws, and handling patient concerns and questions.
OFF 130 Filing 1-2 credits
This course introduces basic filing rules for alphabetic, numeric, subject, and geographic filing.
OFF 173 Microsoft Word-Level I 1-5 credits
Prerequisite: OFF 102 or instructor permission.
This course is an in-depth study of Microsoft Word's core level skills and prepares student to take the core-level certification exam. Tech Prep credit available.
OFF 177 Office Information Management Lab 1-6 credits
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
This course allows individual study in one of the office information technology subject aareas. Study and credit hours determined at the time of enrollment by the instructor.
OFF 180 Microsoft Office 1-5 credits
Prerequisite: OFF 102.
Learning the basic functions of Microsoft Office is the focus of this course. This course consists of five modules-Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Integration. This course is geared to Office Information Students.
OFF 181 Introduction to Microsoft Office: Word 1 credit
Students will learn the basic functions of Microsoft Word. Tech Prep credit available.
OFF 182 Introduction to Microsoft Office: Excel 1 credit
Students will learn the basic functions of Microsoft Excel. Tech Prep credit available.
OFF 183 Introduction to Microsoft Office: Access 1 credit
Students will learn the basic functions of Microsoft Access. Tech Prep credit available.
OFF 184 Introduction to Microsoft Office: PowerPoint 1 credit
Students will learn the basic functions of Microsoft PowerPoint. Tech Prep credit available.
OFF 185 Introduction to Microsoft Office: Integration 1 credit
Students will learn the basic functions of Microsoft Integration. Tech Prep credit available.
OFF 190 Microsoft Excel-Level I 1-5 credits
This course is an in-depth introduction to Excel and is designed toward certification.
OFF 195 Microsoft Access 1-5 credits
Prerequisite: OFF 101.
This course is an introduction to datavase concepts and to the integration of Access with other data.
OFF 198 Special Topics 1-5 credits
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
This course provides individual study in one of the office information technology subject areas. Study and credit hours determined at the time of enrollment by the instructor.
OFF 210 Outlook/Interenet 1-3 credits
This course will teach the functions of MS Outlook and accessing the Internet.
OFF 220 Microsoft Publisher 1-5 credits
Prerequisite: OFF 180 or instructor permission.
This course is designed to create and produce documents such as announcements, newsletters, brochures, and fliers using Microsoft Publisher.
OFF 261 The Automated Office 5 credits
Prerequisite: BUS 122, OFF 180 or 181-185.
This course is an advanced, integrated office course designed to enable students to work and thingk independently as office assistants.
OFF 262 Professional Preparation 5 credits
Prerequisite: OFF 261.
This course covers office ethics, assertive and professional communication skills, organizational skills, and job preparation components in which emphasis is given to interviewing techniques.
OFF 273 Microsoft Word-Expert Level I 1-5 credits
Prerequisite: OFF 173
The focus of this course is to learn the advanced functions of Microsoft Word and prepares student for a certification exam.
OFF 280 Advanced Microsoft Office 1-5 credits
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
This course is designed to complete sophisticated business projects using the integration capabilities of Microsoft Office. This course consists of five modules-Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Integrated Project.