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Course Descriptions
2015-2016 Catalog
Office Technology
12A
MICROSOFT EXCEL ESSENTIALS
1.5 units, 1.5 lecture hours, .5 lab hours,
(Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126, and
Mathematics 201.
This course is designed for the student who wishes to
enter the work force with a basic understanding of Microsoft
Excel spreadsheets. Topics will include creating and formatting
worksheets, using formulas and functions, and creating graphs.
(A, CSU)
12C
SPREADSHEET PROJECTS
1.5 units, 1.5 lecture hours, .5 lab hours,
(Pass/No Pass)
PREREQUISITES: Office Technology 12A.
This course is designed to cover advanced spreadsheet
operations including pivot tables, sorting and filtering lists,
creating macros, linking spreadsheets, and advanced formulas
and functions. Students are expected to complete computer
assignments outside of class. (A, CSU)
13A
MICROSOFT ACCESS ESSENTIALS
1.5 units, 1.5 lecture hours, .5 lab hours,
(Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 126 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: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
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 resume, 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: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
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. May be repeated for not more
than 16 units total of which only 6 can be from COTR 19G
(A, CSU)
28
MEDICAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT
SOFTWARE
1.5 units, 1.5 lecture hours, .5 lab hours, (Pass/
No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
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)
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MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
3 units, 3 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, (Pass/No
Pass)
ADVISORIES: Office Technology 10 and ability
to type 35 gwam with 3 errors or fewer/3-minute timing,
eligibility for English 125, 126, and Mathematics 201.
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)