2011-12 College Catalog - South Florida State College

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usage, machine transcription and word processing skills,
medical terminology knowledge, and proofreading and editing
abilities. Pre- or Corequisite: OST 1100C. Corequisite: OST
2253. Lab Fee. (OA)
OST 1221C MACHINE TRANSCRIPTION I 3 cr. hrs.
An introductory course designed to develop skills in the use
of dictating/transcribing equipment. Pre- or Corequisite: OST
1100C. Corequisite: OST 2253. Lab Fee. (OA)
OST 1312C INTRODUCTION TO MS EXCEL - Deleted
OST 1455 CODING FOR MEDICAL ASSISTING
3 cr. hrs.
This course will provide you with an overview of ICD-9CM,
CPT-4, HCPCS and basic claims processing. You will be
exposed to the most common codes used in a variety of
specialty practices. Prerequisite: OST 2253. Corequisite:
OST 2254 or instructor’s approval. Lab Fee. (OA)
OST 1581 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE
WORKPLACE
3 cr. hrs.
You will learn that long term success is an ongoing process
of developing the following skills in creating goals, building
confi dence, self-esteem, professional image, maintaining a
positive attitude and outlook, time management, team work,
leadership, customer service, career planning, interviewing,
resume writing, communication and listening skills. Lab
Fee. (TR)
OST 1713C WORD PROCESSING - MICROSOFT WORD
3 cr. hrs.
This course is an introduction to the concepts of word
processing in the modern offi ce and discussion of theory,
terms, and the total word processing environment. The course
includes instruction and guidance in: creating and editing
documents, using the spell checker and thesaurus, formatting
documents, text enhancements, switch features, and merging
documents. This course also includes an introduction to
macros and desktop publishing. Prerequisite: OST 1100C
or Instructor’s approval. Lab Fee. (TR)
OST 1731C INTRODUCTION TO MS WORD - Deleted
OST 1811C INTRODUCTION TO MS PUBLISHER - Deleted
OST 1828C INTRODUCTION TO MS POWERPOINT -
Deleted
OST 1835C INTRODUCTION TO MS ACCESS - Deleted
OST 1949 CO-OP EDUCATION TRAINING ASSIGN-
MENT IN OFFICE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
1-3 cr. hrs.
A fi rst hands-on learning activity (paid or non-paid) directly
related to your academic major/career objective. (TR)
OST 2214C MACHINE TRANSCRIPTION II 3 cr. hrs.
Practice in and transcribing into mailable form and the further
development of skills in the use of dictation/transcription
equipment. Prerequisite: OST 1221C. Lab Fee. (OA)
OST 2253 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I 3 cr. hrs.
This course will introduce you to the medical language used
by healthcare professionals. You will also be introduced
to principles of medical word structure, abbreviations,
defi nitions, major disease processes and pharmacology
of specifi c body systems. This course will be continued in
Medical Terminology II. Corequisite: OST 2461. Lab Fee.
(OA)
OST 2254 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY II 3 cr. hrs.
This course is a continuation Medical Terminology I which
introduces you to the medical language used by healthcare
professionals. You will complete the principles of medical
word structure, abbreviations, defi nitions, major disease
processes and pharmacology of specifi c body systems.
In addition to completing the body systems, you will be
introduced to radiology, pathology and mental health, utilizing
real-world examples of reports. Prerequisite: OST 2253. Lab
Fee. (OA)
OST 2256 ADVANCED MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION
3 cr. hrs.
This course introduces you to the profession and to the role of
the medical transcriptionist. Emphasis is placed on business
English profi ciencies as related to medical communications
and the machine transcription of various medical documents,
proofreading, editing and research. Prerequisites: OST
1221C and OST 2253. Lab Fee. (OA)
OST 2257 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I - See OST 2253
OST 2321C OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND PROCEDURES
3 cr. hrs.
This course includes the use of office equipment and
procedures normally found in a business office. You will learn
to operate and properly maintain the various types of offi ce
equipment including fax, Xerox, calculators, and more. You
will also learn to order supplies, maintain inventory, keep
records and fi les, manage data, and perform transcription.
Lab Fee. (TR)
OST 2335 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS 3 cr. hrs.
Development of skills in writing, emphasizes planning and
writing various types of business correspondence, and covers
organizing data for reports. (TR)
OST 2461 MEDICAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT
3 cr. hrs.
Mechanics of medical offi ce administration. Emphasis is
placed on medical ethics and laws, records management
and fi ling, medical communications, patient relations, and
offi ce accounting, billing, and banking procedures. Pre- or
Corequisite: OST 1100C. Corequisite: OST 2253. Lab Fee.
(OA)
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