24 courses with the subject OST, 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.
OST 131Keyboarding
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. Credits 2 Lab Hours 2 Lecture Hours 1 Clinical Hours 0 Work Hours 0 Contact Hours 3
This course introduces the concepts and functions of software that meets the changing needs of the community. Emphasis is placed on the terminology and use of software through a hands-on approach. Upon completion, students should be able to use software in a business environment. Credits 3 Lab Hours 2 Lecture Hours 2 Clinical Hours 0 Work Hours 0 Contact Hours 4 nity College Return to TOC
This course uses a language-structure approach to present the terminology and vocabulary that will be encountered in medical office settings. Topics include word parts that relate to systemic components, conditions, pathology, and disorder remediation in approximately one-half of the systems of the human body. Upon completion, students should be able to relate words to systems, pluralize, define, pronounce, and construct sentences with the included terms. Credits 3 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Hours 0 Contact Hours 3
This course is a continuation of OST 141 and continues the study, using a language-structure approach, of medical office terminology and vocabulary. Topics include word parts that relate to systemic components, conditions, pathology, and disorder remediation in the remaining systems of the human body. Upon completion, students should be able to relate words to systems, pluralize, define, pronounce, and construct sentences with the included terms. Credits 3 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Hours 0 Contact Hours 3
This course introduces basic bookkeeping concepts. Topics include entering data in accounts payable and receivable, keeping petty cash records, maintaining inventory, reconciling bank statements, running payroll, and generating simple financial reports. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the entry and manipulation of data to provide financial solutions for the office. Credits 3 Lab Hours 2 Lecture Hours 2 Clinical Hours 0 Work Hours 0 Contact Hours 4
This course introduces the complex ethical and legal issues involved in the role of administrative support personnel in a variety of offices. Emphasis is placed on ethics, diversity, morality, and ethical standards of the administrative support professional. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct themselves in an ethical manner appropriate to a variety of offices. Credits 3 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Hours 0 Contact Hours 3
* The appropriate Program Chair reserves the right to waive the time-limit based on student academic progress and work experience. Courses with the following prefixes will be subject to the five-year time limit: CIS, CTS, DBA, NET, NOS, SEC, WEB. The Registrar's Office will evaluate college transcripts and award transfer credit based on the above criteria. If a student wishes to appeal a course for transfer credit, the student may contact the Registrar's Office in writing at registrar@carteret.edu. Upon appeal, the appropriate academic Dean The official transcript shall specify the type of Credit for Prior Learning credit awarded, equivalent courses, and the number of credits awarded. Credit for Prior Learning credit shall be distinct from earned course credit. No grades, grade point average, or other indication of academic standing shall be associated with Credit for Prior Learning entries on the official transcript. Credit awarded through Credit for Prior Learning is applicable only to Carteret Community College’s curricular requirements. Students are cautioned that credits awarded through Credit for Prior Learning may not be accepted in transfer by other post- secondary institutions.
This course provides a comprehensive discussion of topics familiar to the health care setting. Topics includ emerging issues in the health care setting. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of current medical office procedures and treatments. Credits 3 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0 Work Hours 0 Contact Hours 3 252 Carteret C
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. Credits 2 Lab Hours 2 Lecture Hours 1 Clinical Hours 0 Work Hours 0 Contact Hours 3
ADVISING NOTE: In order to be successful in this program it is advised that you take OST 248 Diagnostic Coding before taking OST 247 Procedure Coding. Total Credits 66