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OA 110 EDITING SKILLS FOR INFO PROCESSING( 3 credits) Reviews basic grammar fundamentals with an emphasis on proofreading and editing skills. Prerequisite: WR 090 The Write Course or writing CPT score of 40 or higher
OA 116 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES( 4 credits) Students will incorporate general office procedures, team-building activities, safety, environmental considerations, and ethical decision-making processes needed in a diverse, modern office environment. Prerequisites: OA 110 Editing Skills for Information Processing with a minimum of a“ C” grade. Recommended: CIS 125 Intro to Software Applications or OA 202 Word Processing for Business
OA 125 FORMATTING AND SKILLBUILDING( 3 credits) Student will create and correctly format business documents including memos, letters, tables, and reports using word processing software. Student will also diagnose and correct keying deficiencies through prescribed drills leading to improved speed and accuracy while keying by touch. Student will input by touch 10-key and top-row numeric data. Workstation health and safety will be emphasized.
OA 202 WORD PROCESSING FOR BUSINESS: MS WORD( 3 credits) Use a variety of MS Word features to produce, format, edit and enhance business documents. Prerequisite: CIS 125 Introduction to Software Applications
OA 202M WORD PROCESSING: MEDICAL ASST( 1 credit) Use a variety of MS Word features to produce, format, edit, and enhance business documents.
OA 203 ADVANCED WORD PROCESSING( 4 credits) Explore and master advanced functions of the popular word processing packages by applying concepts and software functionality to job-related projects. Prerequisite: OA 202 Word Processing for Business: MS Word.
OA 204L LEGAL ADMIN PROJECT MANAGEMENT( 4 credits) Participate in dynamic legal business simulations, using a variety of legal office procedures, communication, processes and team skills. Prerequisite: OA 2.676 Legal Practices, Procedures & Terminology II
OA 205 DESKTOP PUBLISHING( 3 credits) Explore and master basic functions of popular web design and publishing software packages by applying concepts and software functionality to jobrelated projects. Design and create attractive, effective materials for today’ s business needs such as letterheads, flyers, newsletters, advertisements, brochures, online publications and web pages. Required: OA 131O Windows & Computer Fundamentals or equivalent knowledge.
OA 215 COMMUNICATIONS IN BUSINESS( 4 credits) Effectively communicate in both oral and written forms in a variety of business situations and work collaboratively in teams to problem solve challenging communication issues. Prerequisite: OA 110 Editing Skills for Information Processing with a minimum of a“ C” grade; and OA125 Formatting and Skillbuilding or OA 122 Formatting
OA 225 APPLIED DOCUMENT PROCESSING( 3 credits) Learn to apply editing, word processing, formatting and transcribing skills to produce a variety of business documents. Prerequisites: OA 110 Editing Skills for Information Processing(“ C” average or better)
OA 241 RECORDS MANAGEMENT( 3 credits) Perform manual filing using ARMA simplified filing rules and electronic filing using MS Access database and develop fundamentals of managing the records life cycle. Prerequisites: CIS 125D Introduction to Databases
OA 251 MANAGEMENT FOR THE OFFICE PROFESSIONAL( 3 credits) Student will discover and refine administrative office management skills needed by present and future office professionals. Recommended: OA 116 Administrative Procedures.
OA 270 PREP FOR IAAP CERTIFICATION( 1 credit) Student will review theoretical and technical skills needed to successfully pass the national exams administered by the International Association of Administrative Professionals and take skills tests sponsored by the Office Professional Assessment and Certification organization.
OA 271 ADVANCED BUSINESS PROJECTS( 4 credits) Students will participate in dynamic business simulations, using a variety of traditional office procedures, communication processes, and team skills. Recommended: close to completion of 2-year program.
OA 280 CWE FOR OFFICE PROFESSIONALS( 1-14 credits) Student will obtain relevant employment opportunity in chosen field of study to develop and refine a broad range of employability skills. Thirty hours of work equals one college credit. Required: Instructor signature.
OA 2.500 BUSINESS ORIENTATION( 1 credit) A variety of speakers, resources, and activities are used to help students become familiar with the career paths available in the medical, legal, and administrative offices. Students will learn about the specific LBCC programs, degrees, and services available to be successful in their chosen profession. Workplace skills, such as stress, time management, self-esteem, and attitude are covered.
OA 2.505 VOICE RECOGNITION( 1 credit) Students will use speech recognition software and voice commands as tools to control computer operations and create professional documents. Required: CS 120 Digital Literacy or experience with Windows file management and MS Word and Excel
OA 2.515M BUSINESS MATH: MEDICAL I( 1 credit) Review and apply basic math skills as used in health care settings. Five-week class. Prerequisite: MTH 020 Basic Mathematics or placement test score.
OA 2.515M BUSINESS MATH: MEDICAL II( 1 credit) Learn medical application of basic math skills for advanced clinical procedures. Five-week course. Prerequisite: MTH 060 Introduction to Algebra.
OA 2.524 MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION I( 1-3 credits) Medical transcription techniques, technologies, and editing skills are used to provide students with knowledge of the content and formats of medical reports typically dictated in clinics, hospitals, and hospital ancillary and support facilities. Progressive transcription skill-building is achieved through medical specialty-based patient studies. Prerequisite: OA 225 Applied Document Processing; OA 2.656M Medical Information Processing.
Courses marked with the following symbols may be used to fulfill general education requirements for the Associate of General Studies degree: ‣ Humanities / Art • Math / Science • Social Sciences.