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Hrs Per Week: |
Sem Hrs: |
| Prefix No |
Course Name |
Class |
Lab |
Clin/Exp |
Credit |
| OST 131 |
Keyboarding |
1.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course covers basic keyboarding skills. Emphasis is
placed on the touch system, correct techniques, and development of speed
and accuracy. Upon completion, students should be able to key at an
acceptable speed and accuracy level using the touch system. |
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| OST 132 |
Keyboard Skill Building |
1.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course is designed to increase speed and improve accuracy in keyboarding. Emphasis is placed on diagnostic tests to identify accuracy and speed deficiencies followed by corrective drills. Upon completion, students should be able to keyboard rhythmically with greater accuracy and speed. |
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| OST 134 |
Text Entry & Formatting |
2.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course is designed to provide skills needed to
increase speed, improve accuracy, and format documents. Topics include
letters, memos, tables, and business reports. Upon completion, students
should be able to produce documents and key timed writings at
speeds commensurate with employability. |
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| OST 136 |
Word Processing |
2.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course is designed to introduce word processing concepts and applications. Topics include preparation of a variety of documents and mastery of specialized software functions. Upon completion, students should be able to work effectively in a computerized word processing environment. |
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| OST 148 |
Medical Coding Billing & Insurance |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces fundamentals of medical coding, billing, and insurance. Emphasis is placed on the medical billing cycle to include third party payers, coding concepts, and form preparation. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the life cycle of and accurately complete a medical insurance claim. |
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| OST 149 |
Medical Legal Issues |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| 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 relationship of
physician, patient, and office personnel; professional liabilities; and
medical practice liability. Upon completion, students should be able to
demonstrate a working knowledge of current medical law and accepted
ethical behavior. |
| |
| OST 162 |
Executive Terminology |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course is designed to increase and improve proficiency
in word usage. Topics include root words, prefixes, suffixes, homonyms,
synonyms, and specialized vocabularies. Upon completion, students should
be able to use acquired vocabulary skills in the global workplace. |
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| OST 164 |
Text Editing Applications |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course provides a comprehensive study of editing skills
needed in the workplace. Emphasis is placed on grammar, punctuation,
sentence structure, proofreading, and editing. Upon completion, students
should be able to use reference materials to compose and edit text. |
| |
| OST 184 |
Records Management |
2.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| 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. |
| |
| OST 233 |
Office Publications Design |
2.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| 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 completion, students should
be able to design and produce professional business documents and
publications. |
| |
| OST 236 |
Adv Word/Information Processing |
2.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: OST 136 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course develops proficiency in the utilization of
advanced word/information processing functions. Emphasis is placed on advanced word processing features. Upon completion, students should be able to produce a
variety of complex business documents. |
| |
| OST 241 |
Med Office Transcription I |
1.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: MED 121 |
| 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 |
Med Office Simulation |
2.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: 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 247 |
Procedure Coding |
1.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: MED 121 or OST 141 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course provides in-depth coverage of procedural coding. Emphasis is placed on CPT and HCPCS coding systems. Upon completion, students should be able to properly code procedures and services performed in a medical facility. |
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| OST 248 |
Diagnostic Coding |
1.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: MED 121 or OST 141 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course provides an in-depth study of diagnostic coding. Emphasis is placed on ICD coding system. Upon completion, students should be able to properly code diagnoses in a medical facility. |
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| OST 284 |
Emerging Technologies |
1.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
2.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course provides opportunities to explore emerging technologies. Emphasis is placed on identifying, researching, and presenting current technological topics for class consideration and discussion. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the importance of keeping abreast of technological changes that affect the office professional. |
| |
| OST 289 |
Administrative Office Management |
2.0 |
2.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: OST 164 and either OST 134 or OST 136 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course is designed to be a capstone course for the office professional and provides a working knowledge of modern office procedures. Emphasis is placed on scheduling, telephone procedures, travel arrangements, event planning, office design, and ergonomics. Upon completion, students should be able to adapt in an office environment. |
