College Catalog 2014-15

EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

BUSINESS AND OFFICE TECHNOLOGY T his 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 and Certificate Option The degree and certificate options are available for students enrolling in Health-Care Data Technology, Microcomputer Technology, and Office Systems Technology. 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, accounting, and office procedures are emphasized. Career Certificate – 30 hours BOT 1313 - Applied Business Math BOT 1713 - Mechanics of Communication BOT 1113 - Document Formatting and Production*

BOT 1133 - Microcomputer Applications BOT 1613 - Medical Office Terminology I BOT 1623 - Medical Office Terminology II BOT 1143 - Word Processing BOT 1433 - Business Accounting BOT 2743 - Medical Office Concepts BOT 2813 - Business Communication Technical Certificate – 45 hours BOT 2823 - Communication Technology

BOT 2643 - CPT Coding BOT 2653 - ICD Coding

BOT 2523 - Medical Machine Transcription I BOT 2753 - Medical Information Management

Associate of Applied Science degree – 60/61 hours Written Communications Oral Communications Social/Behavioral Science Humanities/Fine Arts College Algebra/Lab-based science

* 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).

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