13 courses with the subject ADSC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
ADSC 1003Introduction to Keyboarding and Speedbuilding2
Credit(s) 2 credits lecture/0 credits lab This class emphasized fundamental keyboarding skills as well as technique. Touch keyboarding is introduced and/or reviewed covering both alphabetic and figure keys. Speed and accuracy development is stressed and daily practice is expected.
Credit(s) 3 credits lecture/0 credits lab Keyboarding I covers touch-typing skills and introduces basic word processing skills. The primary focus of this class is on increasing keyboarding speed and accuracy. Formatting techniques for business documents including letters, memos, tables, and reports and proofreading techniques are introduced.
Credit(s) 3 credits lecture/0 credits lab This course is designed to provide an in-depth study of English as used in a business setting. This review will include the use of many practical applications of grammar, word, and language mechanics such as punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.
Credit(s) 4 credits lecture/0 credits lab This course examines the role and responsibilities of the office professional. This course covers filing rules, records management procedures, transcription, telephone etiquette, setting up travel arrangements, compiling itineraries, producing trip expense reports, creating business documents including basic letters, memos, reports, notices, agendas, and minutes of meetings. The course also includes time management principles and the preparation and presentation of researched information utilizing software and verbal presentation skills.
Credit(s) 4 credits lecture/0 credits lab This course covers an introduction to fundamental accounting principles with the primary focus on bookkeeping techniques and practices. Analyzing business transactions, recording transactions using general ledger software, cash and banking procedures, employer and employee payroll taxes, the basic financial statements, and completing the accounting cycle will also be covered.
Credit(s) 2 credits lecture/0 credits lab This course emphasizes essential computer concepts important for the successful use of computers in any medical career setting. The history and standards for electronic health records (EHR) will be examined, and simulated exercises with a fully functional electronic health records program will be completed.
Credit(s) 2 credits lecture/0 credits lab This course is an in-depth study of Microsoft PowerPoint covering creating and editing a presentation with pictures, shapes, and WordArt. Also covered is reusing presentation, adding media and animation, and navigating a presentation using hyperlinks and action buttons. The class will also explore customizing slide, handout, and notes masters and modifying a presentation with customized text boxes, SmartArt, and shapes. Appropriate presentation design concepts are reviewed.
Credit(s) 2 credits lecture/0 credits lab This course offers an in-depth presentation of functionality of Microsoft Excel in order to acquaint student with the proper procedures to create worksheets suitable for coursework, professional purposes, and personal use. The course uses an exercise-oriented approach that allows learning by doing.
Credit(s) 2 credits lecture/0 credits lab This course is an in-depth study of Microsoft Access that covers creating and maintaining a database along with creating simple tables, queries, reports and forms. More advanced techniques for creating complex queries and customized reports and forms will also be covered.
Credit(s) 4 credits lecture/0 credits lab This course covers utilization of Microsoft Word software to perform word processing applications. This intensive course covers both basic and advanced features of the software package. The concepts and applications taught in the course will promote decision-making, problem solving, and critical thinking.
Credit(s) 4 credits lecture/0 credits lab This course covers the process of creating effective business messages. Communication skills will be developed by composing business correspondence. Proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization rules will be reviewed. Projects will focus on effective writing with an emphasis on positive, negative, informative, and persuasive messages. Writing for technology applications such as email, social media, and blogs is included along with job-search documents including a resume and cover letter.
Credit(s) 4 credits lecture/0 credits lab This course introduces the concepts and skills needed for a successful career as a medical administrative professional and explores the use of a medical practice management software (scheduling, billing, and insurance) and electronic health records software, including entering front office, clinical care, and coding information. Other topic include various claim forms, financial policies and collections, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), office professionalism, and customer service skills.
Credit(s) 4 Credits Lecture/0 Credits Lab This course introduces specific technologies that can enhance administrative office specialist or office management careers. The course will explore a variety of software, mobile, and internet technology tools that are useful for effectively managing administrative and collaborative tasks in a business setting. Types of technologies include calendar, organizational, collaboration, publishing, and professional development applications.
