College Catalog 2013-14

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EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

BUSINESS AND OFFICE TECHNOLOGY This is the era of high technology-the age of information processing. To maintain a competitive edge in this fast paced world, dynamic organizations sense a critical need to do more work in less time, thus generating reduced cost. As a result, high levels of productivity are required. To attain such a far-reaching goal, managers rely on benefits of progressively more powerful technologies, which include new concepts and new equipment as well as a more highly qualified personnel. The overall objective of the Business and Office curriculum is to provide business training in theory and practical applications necessary for employment in high tech government agencies, industries, businesses, and medical and professional areas. The Curriculum consists primarily of training to provide employable skills using up-to-date procedures, processes, and equipment. Degree Option The Associate of Applied Science degree is awarded for successful completion of either Medical Office Technology, Office Systems Technology,Microcomputer TechnologyorMedical Billing andCodingTechnology. Upon successfully completing the Business and Office Technology curriculum, graduates should be able to apply the theory and practical applications necessary for employment in government agencies, industries, businesses, and medical and professional areas.

HEALTH-CARE DATA TECHNOLOGY (HDT) Advisors: Mrs. Christy Ferguson, Ms. Judith Hurtt

Healthcare Data Technology is designed to prepare students for positions as medical transcriptionists, medical secretaries, medical file clerks, medical receptionists, medical billing clerk or medical office assistants. Strong emphasis is placed on medical terminology and coding. In addition to these skills, office communications, business computer applications, records management, accounting, and office procedures are emphasized.

FRESHMAN YEAR

Second Semester BOT 2753 Medical Information Management.............3 BOT 2833 Integrated Computer Apps...........................3 BOT 2413 Computerized Acct. .......................... ............3 Social/Behavioral Science Elective................................3 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ....................... ..............3 College Algebra/Lab Science....... ............................. 3/4 CTE 2001CPAS Prep ** ....................... ............................1 Total Hours .............................................................. 19/20 ACC 1213 Priciples of Accounting ................................3 BOT 1623 Medical Office Terminology II.......... . .........3 BOT 2813 Business Communication.............................3 BOT 1123 Keyboard Skillbuilding.................................3 BOT 2743 Medical Office Concepts......... ......................3 Total Hours .....................................................................18 Second Semester BOT 1143 Word Processing............................................3 BOT 1433 Business Accounting or

First Semester BOT 1313 Applied Business Math............................3 BOT 1713 Mechanics of Communication................3 BOT 1113 Document Formatting & Production*...3 BOT 1613 Medical Office Terminology I .................3 BOT 1413 Records Management. .............................3 BOT 1133 Microcomputer Application or CSC 1123 Computer Applications I.........................3 Total Hours...................................................................18 First Semester ENG 1113 English Composition I.............................3 BOT 2823 Communication Technology.................3 BOT 2643 CPT Coding...............................................3 BOT 2653 ICD Coding...............................................3 BOT 2523 Medical Machine Transcription I...........3 SPT 1113 Public Speaking I..........................................3 Total Hours...................................................................18

SOPHOMORE YEAR

Students who lack entry-level skills in math, English, etc., will be provided related studies. *Prior to enrollment in Document Formatting and Production (BOT 1113), students will be required to key straight-copy material at a minimum of 35 GWPM, on a 5-minute timed writing, with a maximum of 1 error per minute. Students who do not demonstrate this level of proficiency will be required to enroll in Introduction to Keyboarding (BOT 1013). ** Class required for student completing their degree.