Procesos de uso y aplicación

Lecture Lab Credit

OST 131 Keyboarding 1 2 2

Prerequisites: Corequisites: None

This course covers basic keyboarding skills. Emphasis is placed on the touch system, correct techniques, and develop- ment of speed and accuracy. Upon completion, students should be able to key at an acceptable speed and accuracy level using the touch system. This course includes the introduction to word processing.

OST 131X Keyboarding .5 1 1

Prerequisites: Corequisites: None

This course covers basic keyboarding skills. Emphasis is placed on the touch system, correct techniques, and develop- ment of speed and accuracy. Upon completion, students should be able to key at an acceptable speed and accuracy level using the touch system. This is the first part of a course sequence and emphasizes the touch system and correct techniques.

OST 131Y Keyboarding .5 1 1

Prerequisites: OST 131X Corequisites: None

This course covers basic keyboarding skills. Emphasis is placed on the touch system, correct techniques, and develop- ment of speed and accuracy. Upon completion, students should be able to key at an acceptable speed and accuracy level using the touch system. This is the second part of a course sequence and continues to emphasize the development of speed and accuracy.

OST 132 Keyboard Skill Building 1 2 2

Prerequisites: OST 131 or OST 131X and OST 131Y Corequisites: None

This course provides accuracy- and speed-building drills. Emphasis is placed on diagnostic tests to identify accuracy and speed deficiencies followed by corrective drills. Upon comple- tion, students should be able to keyboard rhythmically with greater accuracy and speed. This course is specifically for the Data Entry Certificate.

OST 133 Advanced Keyboard

Skill Building 1 2 2

Prerequisites: OST 132 Corequisites: None

This course is designed to increase speed and improve accu- racy to meet employment tests and job requirements. Emphasis is placed on individualized diagnostic and prescriptive drills. Upon completion, students should be able to keyboard with greater speed and accuracy as measured by five-minute timed writings and skill-development paragraphs. This course is specifically for the Data Entry Certificate.

College-Level Credit Course Descriptions

330

OST 134 Text Entry and Formatting 2 2 3 Prerequisites: OST 131 or OST 131X and OST 131Y Corequisites: None

This course is designed to provide the skills needed to increase speed, improve accuracy, and format documents. Top- ics include letters, memos, tables, and business reports. Upon completion, students should be able to produce mailable documents.

OST 135 Advanced Text Entry

and Format 3 2 4

Prerequisites: OST 134 Corequisites: None

This course is designed to incorporate computer application skills in the generation of office documents. Emphasis is placed on the production of letters, manuscripts, business forms, tabula- tion, legal documents, and newsletters. Upon completion, stu- dents should be able to make independent decisions regarding planning, style, and method of presentation.

OST 136 Word Processing 1 2 2

Prerequisites: Corequisites: None

This course introduces word processing concepts and appli- cations. Topics include preparation of a variety of documents and mastery of specialized software functions. Upon comple- tion, students should be able to work effectively in a computer- ized word processing environment.

OST 137 Office Software Applications 1 2 2 Prerequisites:

Corequisites: None

This course introduces the concepts and functions of soft- ware that meets the changing needs of the community. Empha- sis is placed on the terminology and use of software through a hands-on approach. Upon completion, students should be able to use software in a business environment.

OST 148 Medical Coding Billing

and Insurance 3 0 3

Prerequisites: Corequisites: None

This course introduces CPT and ICD coding as they apply to medical insurance and billing. Emphasis is placed on accuracy in coding, forms preparation, and posting. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the steps of the total billing cycle and explain the importance of accuracy.

OST 149 Medical Legal Issues 3 0 3

Prerequisites: Corequisites: None

This course introduces the complex legal, moral, and ethical issues involved in providing health-care services. Emphasis is placed on the legal requirements of medical practices; the rela- tionship of physician, patient, and office personnel; professional liabilities; and medical practice liability. Upon completion, stu- dents should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of current medical law and accepted ethical behavior.

OST 155 Legal Terminology 3 0 3

Prerequisites: Corequisites: None

This course covers the terminology appropriate to the legal profession. Topics include legal research, court systems, litiga- tion, civil and criminal law, probate, real and personal property, contracts and leases, domestic relations, equity, and corpora- tions. Upon completion, students should be able to spell,

pronounce, define, and demonstrate an understanding of the use of these legal terms.

OST 156 Legal Office Procedures 2 2 3

Prerequisites: OST 134 Corequisites: None

This course covers legal office functions involved in the operation of a law office. Emphasis is placed on procedures in the law office involving the court system, legal research, litiga- tion, probate, and real estate, personal injury, criminal, and civil law. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a high level of competence in performing legal office duties. OST 164 Text Editing Applications 3 0 3

Prerequisites: Corequisites: None

This course provides a comprehensive study of editing skills needed in the workplace. Emphasis is placed on grammar, punc- tuation, sentence structure, proofreading, and editing. Upon completion, students should be able to use reference materials to compose and edit text.

OST 184 Records Management 1 2 2

Prerequisites: Corequisites: None

This course includes the creation, maintenance, protection, security, and disposition of records stored in a variety of media forms. Topics include alphabetic, geographic, subject, and numeric filing methods. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and maintain a records management system. A database software package is used to illustrate and practice data- base management operations.

OST 191 Selected Topics in Office

Systems Technology 0-1 0-3 1

Prerequisites: Enrollment in the program Corequisites: None

This course provides an opportunity to explore areas of cur- rent interest in specific program or discipline areas. Emphasis is placed on subject matter appropriate to the program or disci- pline. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the specific area of study. PowerPoint soft- ware is taught in this course.

OST 193 Selected Topics in Office

Systems Technology 1-3 0-6 3

Prerequisites: Enrollment in the program Corequisites: None

This course provides an opportunity to explore areas of cur- rent interest in specific program or discipline areas. Emphasis is placed on subject matter appropriate to the program or disci- pline. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the specific area of study.

OST 196 Seminar in Office

Systems Technology 0-1 0-3 1

Prerequisites: Enrollment in the program Corequisites: None

This course provides an opportunity to explore topics of cur- rent interest. Emphasis is placed on the development of critical listening skills and the presentation of seminar issues. Upon completion, students should be able to critically analyze issues and establish informed opinions. ADD

CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE

331

College-Level Credit Course Descriptions

OST 198 Seminar in Office

Systems Technology 1-3 0-6 3

Prerequisites: Enrollment in the program Corequisites: None

This course provides an opportunity to explore topics of cur- rent interest. Emphasis is placed on the development of critical listening skills and the presentation of seminar issues. Upon completion, students should be able to critically analyze issues and establish informed opinions.

OST 220 Notetaking 3 0 3

Prerequisites: Corequisites: None

This course is designed to develop efficient notetaking skills through the use of the alphabet, abbreviations, and other short- cuts. Emphasis is placed on taking accurate notes and building vocabulary. Upon completion, students should able to take notes and transcribe from office dictation, class lectures, and meetings and record accurate telephone messages.

OST 223 Machine Transcription I 1 2 2

Prerequisites: OST 134, OST 136, and OST 164 Corequisites: None

This course covers the use of transcribing machines to pro- duce mailable documents. Emphasis is placed on appropriate formatting, advanced text editing skills, and transcription tech- niques. Upon completion, students should be able to transcribe documents into mailable copy.

OST 233 Office Publications Design 2 2 3 Prerequisites: OST 136

Corequisites: None

This course provides entry-level skills in using software with desktop publishing capabilities. Topics include principles of page layout, desktop publishing terminology and applications, and legal and ethical considerations of software use. Upon com- pletion, students should be able to design and produce profes- sional business documents and publications. Hands-on experience using a software package is provided to illustrate concepts and provide practice in developing documents and publications.

OST 236 Advanced Word/Information

Processing 2 2 3

Prerequisites: OST 136 Corequisites: None

This course develops proficiency in the utilization of advanced word/information processing functions. Topics include tables, graphics, macros, sorting, document assembly, merging, and newspaper and brochure columns. Upon comple- tion, students should be able to produce a variety of complex business documents.

OST 241 Medical Office Transcription I 1 2 2 Prerequisites: MED 121 and OST 131

Corequisites: None

This course introduces machine transcription techniques as applied to medical documents. Emphasis is placed on accurate transcription, proofreading, and use of reference materials as well as vocabulary building. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare accurate and usable transcripts of voice recordings in the covered specialties.

OST 243 Medical Office Simulation 2 2 3 Prerequisites: OST 131 or OST 131X and OST 131Y

and OST 148 Corequisites: None

This course introduces medical systems used to process information in the automated office. Topics include traditional and electronic information resources, storing and retrieving information, and the billing cycle. Upon completion, students should be able to use the computer accurately to schedule, bill, update, and make corrections.

OST 251 Legal Document Formatting 2 2 3 Prerequisites: OST 134, OST 155, and OST 136

Corequisites: None

This course is designed to provide experience in the prepara- tion of various types of legal forms and documents. Emphasis is placed on formatting and keying legal forms, documents, and correspondence. Upon completion, students should be able to produce these documents with accuracy and speed.

OST 252 Legal Transcription I 2 2 3

Prerequisites: OST 155 Corequisites: OST 251

This course provides experience in using the transcriber to produce legal correspondence, forms, and documents with mail- able accuracy from recorded tapes. Emphasis is placed on oper- ating the transcriber, developing listening skills to translate the audio into hard copy, and producing mailable documents. Upon completion, students should be able to transcribe legal forms and documents with reasonable accuracy.

OST 286 Professional Development 3 0 3

Prerequisites: Corequisites:

This course covers the personal competencies and qualities needed to project a professional image in the office. Topics include interpersonal skills, healthy lifestyles, appearance, attitude, personal and professional growth, multicultural aware- ness, and professional etiquette. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate these attributes in the classroom, office, and society.

OST 289 Office Systems Management 2 2 3 Prerequisites: OST 134, OST 136, and OST 164

Corequisites: None

This course provides a capstone course for the office profes- sional. Topics include administrative office procedures, imag- ing, communication techniques, ergonomics, and equipment utilization. Upon completion, students should be able to func- tion proficiently in a changing office environment.

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