Office Administration (OAD)
OAD 101 Beginning Keyboarding
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: None Code C
This course is designed to enable the student to use the touch method of keyboarding through classroom instruction and outside lab. Emphasis is on speed and accuracy in keying alphabetic, symbol, and numeric information using the typewriter or microcomputer keyboard. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate proper technique and an acceptable rate of speed and accuracy, as defined by the course syllabus, in the production of basic business documents such as memos, letters, reports, and tables. (F, Sp, Su)
OAD 103 Intermediate Keyboarding
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: OAD 101 Code C
This course is designed to assist the student in increasing speed and accuracy using the touch method of keyboarding through classroom instruction and outside lab. Emphasis is on the production of business documents such as memoranda, letters, reports, tables, and outlines. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate proficiency and an acceptable rate of speed and accuracy, as defined by the course syllabus, in the production of business documents. (F, Sp, Su)
OAD 125 Word Processing
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: OAD 101, 110, or equivalent Code C
This course is designed to provide the student with basic word processing skills through classroom instruction and outside lab. Emphasis is on the utilization of software features to create, edit and print common office documents. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to use industry-standard software to generate appropriately formatted, accurate, and attractive business documents such as memos, letters and reports. Currently courses are available in W. Microsoft ® Word (F, Sp, Su), P. WordPerfect (Su)
OAD 133 Business Communications
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to provide the student with the skills necessary to communicate effectively. Emphasis is on the application of communication principles to produce clear, correct, logically organized business communications. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate effective communication techniques in written, oral, and nonverbal communication. (F, Sp, Su)
OAD 137 Computerized Financial Recordkeeping (Quickbooks)
(Same as ACT 246Q)
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: BUS 241 or ACT 145 Code C
This course is designed to provide the students with skill in using the microcomputer to enter financial data through classroom instruction and outside lab. Emphasis is on the use of appropriate software in the preparation of journals, financial statements, and selected payroll records. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to use a microcomputer system to record financial data. (F, Sp, Su)
OAD 138 Records/Information Management
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: None Code C
This course is designed to give the student knowledge about managing office records and information. Emphasis is on basic filing procedures, methods, systems, supplies, equipment, and modern technology used in the creation, protection, and disposition of records stored in a variety of forms. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform basic filing procedures. (F, Sp, Su)
OAD 211 Medical Terminology
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: None Code C
This course is designed to familiarize the student with medical terms. Emphasis is on the spelling, definition, pronunciation and usage of medical terms. Upon completion, the student should be able to understand and use medical terminology. (F, Sp)
OAD 214 Medical Office Procedures. 3 hrs.
PREREQUISITE: None
This course focuses on the responsibilities of professional support personnel in a medical environment. Emphasis is on medical terms, the production of appropriate forms and reports, and office procedures and practices. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform office support tasks required for employment in a medical environment.
OAD 215 Health Information Management (ICD-9, CPT-4 Coding)
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: None Code C
This course is designed to promote an understanding of the structure, analysis and management of medical records through classroom instruction and outside lab. Emphasis is on filing and managing medical records, coding of diseases, operations and procedures, and the legal aspects of medical records. Upon completion, the student should be able to maintain medical records efficiently. (F, Sp, Su)
OAD 216 Advanced Health Information Management (ICD-9, CPT-4 Coding)
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: OAD 215 Code C
This course is a continuation of OAD 215. It is designed to promote an advanced understanding of the structure, analysis, and management of medical records through classroom instruction. Emphasis is on filing and managing medical records, coding of diseases, operations and procedures; and the legal aspects of medical records. Upon completion, the student should be able to efficiently maintain medical records. (F, Sp, Su)
OAD 218 Office Procedures
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to develop an awareness of the responsibilities and opportunities of the office professional through classroom instruction. Emphasis is on current operating functions, practices and procedures, work habits, attitudes, oral and written communications, and professionalism. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively function in an office support role. (F, Sp, Su)
OAD 230 Computerized Desktop Publishing
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: None Code C
This course is designed to introduce the student to the elements and techniques of page design, layout and typography through classroom instruction and outside lab. Emphasis is on the use of current commercial desktop publishing software, graphic tools, and electronic input/output devices to design and print high-quality publications such as newsletters, brochures, catalogs, forms, and flyers. Upon completion, the student should be able to utilize proper layout and design concepts in the production of attractive desktop published documents. (Sp, Su)
OAD 232 The Computerized Office
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: OAD 110 Code C
This course is designed to enable the student to develop skill in the use of integrated software through classroom instruction and outside lab. Emphasis is on the use of computerized equipment, software, networking, and communications technology. Upon completion, the student should be able to satisfactorily perform a variety of office tasks using current technology. (F, Sp)
OAD 242 Office Internship
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Code C (Int 15 hrs)
This course is designed to provide the students with an opportunity to work in an office environment. Emphasis is on the efficient and accurate performance of job tasks. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate successful performance of skills required in an office support position. (F, Sp, Su)
OAD 246 Office Graphics and Presentations
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: OAD 110
This course is designed to provide the student with a foundation in the use of the computer and appropriate application software in the production of business slides and presentations through classroom instruction and lab exercises. Emphasis is on available software tools, presentation options and design, as well as such presentation considerations as the make-up of the target audience. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to design and produce a business presentation. (F, Sp, Su)
