Reedley College Catalog 2018-19

243 Course Descriptions 2018-2019 Catalog Office Technology 13A MICROSOFT ACCESS ESSENTIALS 1.5 units, 1.5 lecture hours, .5 lab hour, pass/ no pass ADVISORIES: English 126 or 128 and Mathematics 201. This course is designed for the student who wishes to enter the work force with a basic understanding of Microsoft Access databases. Topics will include creating and editing tables, creating and using forms, creating and using queries, creating and printing reports, and sorting and indexing databases. Students are expected to complete computer assignments outside of class. (A, CSU) 16 PREPARING FOR A JOB INTERVIEW 1 unit, 1 lecture hour, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: English 125 or 130 and English 126 or 128. This course is designed to prepare the Office Technology student to conduct an effective job search within the office assistant, administrative assistant or medical office assistant career path. A variety of topics will be covered including personal skill evaluations; where and how to look for office jobs; writing a cover letter and résumé, highlighting and implementing their office technology skills; correctly completing an office job application; interview attire; body language and personal mannerisms; management of cell phones and voice mail; the intent of general interview questions as well as questions specific to office technology; and follow-up calls and letters. (A, CSU) 17 JOB RETENTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1 unit, 1 lecture hour, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126 or English 128 and 130. This course covers a variety of topics related to succeeding at work as an office assistant, an administrative assistant, a secretary, and/or a medical administrative assistant. Topics include job orientation, business office employer expectations, customer service, dealing with difficult coworkers in the office, goal setting and career planning, mentoring, continuing education, and business ethics. Students will also be asked to examine their personal lives to determine and correct any potential issues that may hinder their ability to maintain their jobs in an office. (A, CSU) 19V COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE - OFFICE TECHNOLOGY 1-8 units, 75 hours/unit paid employment or 60 hours/unit volunteer employment, pass/ no pass Supervised employment, directly related to student’s major in office technology. Students may enroll for a maximum of 8 units per semester. Students may earn a total of 16 units in work experience of which only 6 may be in COTR 19G. Note: Repetition of Cooperative Work Experience courses is allowable under Title 5, §55253. (A, CSU) 28 MEDICAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 1.5 units, 1.5 lecture hours, .5 lab hour, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: English 126 or 128. This course introduces the student to medical office management software. Students will learn to enter patient information, insurance information, procedural and diagnostic codes, post charges and payments, schedule appointments, and generate reports. (A, CSU) 41 MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 3 units, 3 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: Office Technology 10, ability to type 35 gwam with 3 errors or fewer/3-minute timing, English 125 or 130, English 126 or 128, and Mathematics 252 This course will present policies and procedures used in a medical facility. Attitudes, behavior, ethics, records, and office duties are some of the topics covered. (A, CSU) 42 MEDICAL DOCUMENT PREPARATION 3 units, 3 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: Office Technology 10, English 125 and 126 or English 128 and 130 and Mathematics 250. This course covers health insurance plans, insurance claim forms used in a medical office, and diagnostic and procedural coding. (A, CSU) 44 FILING PROCEDURES 2 units, 2 lecture hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: English 126. This course is an introduction to basic rules of filing in alphabetic, numeric, subject, and geographical filing systems. Students will learn about the equipment and supplies needed, retention, retrieval, and the transfer phases of the record life cycle. Electronic records management will also be practiced. (A, CSU)