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Business Division
BuSineSS oFFice tecHnology
Medical Option
The goal of the Business office Technology program is to prepare students for employment in a business, legal or medical office. Graduates
will acquire the office skills, business and medical or legal knowledge, and general education required of administrative assistants and others
holding positions of similar responsibility. This curriculum is designed for students wishing to acquire specialized office administration
skills and background in the medical field.
Students will be prepared to work as medical administrative assistants in physicians' offices, hospitals and in medical offices of large firms.
Course No. Title Credits
CoM*H100 Introduction to Communication 3
ENG*H101 Composition 3
Elective General 3
Elective Mathematics 3
BoT*H111 Keyboarding for the
Information Professional I† 3
15
ENG*H102 Literature and Composition 3
ACC*H113 Principles of Financial Accounting 3
BoT*H112 Keyboarding for Information Processing II 3
BIo*H115 Human Biology 4
PSy*H111 General Psychology I 3
16
BoT*H219 Integrated office 3
BoT*H251 Administrative Procedures 3
BoT*H280 Medical Terminology & Document
Procedures 3
BoT*H294 Medical office Seminar 3
BoT*H137 Word Processing Applications 3
15
Elective Arts and Humanities 3
Elective Social Science 3
BoT*H296 Cooperative Work Experience 3
BBG*H210 Business Communication 3
BoT*H215 Word Processing Applications II 3
15
total credit Hours 61
† Students satisfactorily completing area proficiency
requirements for BoT*H111 must elect an appropriate
course(s) in business with faculty consent.
Due to program termination, no new applications will be
accepted at this time. Students currently in the program
should consult their counselor for additional information.
Common core course listings and definitions appear on pages 48-50. Placement testing will determine the sequencing
of courses. Additional courses may be required. The suggested sequence for full-time students is shown below.
Refer to page 49 for a listing of courses that will satisfy elective requirements.
Program outcomes
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates
will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a level of mathematical skill appropriate for
employment in a medical office environment.
2. Read, understand and prepare standard types of medical
communications.
3. Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills.
4. Understand and use the medical terminology needed to
succeed in his/her office environment.
5. Employ appropriate medical office procedures.
6. Possess appropriate skills in the following software:
operating system
word processing
electronic spreadsheet
database management system
integrated office applications
desktop publishing and presentation graphics
other software appropriate for his/her office
environment.
7. Demonstrate speed and accuracy in keyboarding skills.