This program prepares the student for entry-level employment in medical offices associated with health agencies and hospitals, governmental agencies, pharmaceutical companies or private health practices such as doctor's offices. Many of the core courses may be applied to the Administrative Assistant AAS degree.
Program Required Courses
Minimum Credits: 30.00
BUS 106 Excel I 1-0-3 (Open Lab)/1-0-0 (Web) This course introduces the fundamentals of Excel for Windows, enabling the user to create, edit, save and print simple spreadsheets, reports and graphics, including basic formulas and functions. Comment: Attendance to an orientation session is mandatory. Visit http://classes.kvcc.edu/techlab for more information. Prerequisites: BUS 112 or working knowledge of Microsoft Windows environment and familiarity with using the Internet and the Valley Information Portal (VIP).
BUS 106
Excel I
1
BUS 108 Access I 1-0-3 (Open Lab)/1-0-0 (Web) This course introduces the fundamentals of Access for Windows enabling the user to create a simple database using tables and queries. Emphasis is placed on formatting and data integrity. Comment: Attendance to an orientation session is mandatory. Visit http://classes.kvcc.edu/techlab for more information. Prerequisites: BUS 112 or working knowledge of Microsoft Windows environment and familiarity with using the Internet and the Valley Information Portal.
BUS 108
Access I
1
BUS 109 Word I 1-0-3 (Open Lab)/1-0-0 (Web) This web-based course introduces the fundamentals of Word for Windows enabling the user to create, edit, save and print personal and business documents. Comment: Attendance to an orientation session is mandatory. Visit http://classes.kvcc.edu/techlab for more information. Prerequisites: BUS 112 or working knowledge of Microsoft Windows environment and familiarity with using the Internet and the Valley Information Portal (VIP).
BUS 109
Word I
1
BUS 113 Word II 2-0-6 (Open Lab)/2-0-0 (Web) This web-based course is a continuation of BUS 109; advanced feature of Word for Windows is used to create, edit, save and print business correspondence, including multi-page documents, mail merge, graphics, columns, tables, charts, WordArt and Microsoft Draw. Comment: Attendance to an orientation session is mandatory. Visit http://classes.kvcc.edu/techlab for more information. Prerequisites: BUS 109 or equivalent.
BUS 113
Word II
2
BUS 136 Information Management 3-3-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This course concentrates on the efficient management of business records. Basic filing methods, storage systems and supplies, information retrieval (both manual and computerized), records retention and disposition, forms design, computer output microfilm, indexing, records protection and procedures for the operation and control of electronic filing systems are all topics covered in this class.
BUS 136
Information Management
3
BUS 160 Business Writing Skills 3-3-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This course reinforces the usage of correct language and style skills required in business writing, such as grammar, commas, semicolons, colons, and other punctuation marks. Effective sentences, paragraphs, and proofreading skills are stressed. Business memos, persuasive letters, public relations letters, response letters, and informative letters are also stressed. In addition, effective methods for communicating electronically are covered in this course. Prerequisites: BUS 111 or keyboarding 40 wpm, BUS 109 or MS Word experience.
BUS 160
Business Writing Skills
3
BUS 202 Keybrd III/Doc Format/Skillbld 3-3-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This course is designed to reinforce the skills of formatting and keyboarding office documents such as letters, reports, memorandums, tables and repetitive correspondence. Decision making will be stressed as students complete an office information processing simulation. Keyboarding skillbuilding will be stressed using Cortez Peters Championship Keyboarding Drills. Prerequisites: BUS 109, BUS 111, BUS 121, Keyboarding 45 wpm.
BUS 202
Keybrd III/Doc Format/Skillbld
3
BUS 222 Medical Transcription I 3-0-9 (Open Lab) Using a digital transcriber and Microsoft Word, this open-lab course provides a hands-on experience of transcribing medical dictation to produce various medical reports and correspondence commonly used in a hospital or clinical setting. Emphasis is given on the accurate use of medical terminology, grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting while meeting demanding productivity standards. Comment: Attendance to an orientation session is mandatory. Visit http://classes.kvcc.edu/techlab for more information. Prerequisites: Keyboarding 45 wpm, HCR 116, BUS 109, BUS 160 or equivalent.
BUS 222
Medical Transcription I
3
BUS 242 Info Processing Software Appl 4-4-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This course will expand the student's understanding of information processing through further study of principles, practices, and systems. Emphasis will be placed on advanced and complex operations of MS Word. Students will produce documents typical of an information processing setting such as desktop publishing utilizing graphic and text integration. Both hands-on applications and lecture/discussion will take place in this course. Prerequisites: BUS 109, BUS 111, BUS 121 or keyboarding at 40 wpm, BUS 160, working knowledge of MS Windows environment and familiarity with the Internet.
BUS 242
Info Processing Software Appl
4
BUS 278 Business Internship 1-0-0 to 9-0-0 (Variable) The Business Internship is a supervised on-the-job learning experience designed to provide students the opportunity to apply business competencies in a work environment. Prerequisites: With some exceptions, students must have completed 75% of the coursework in the pursued degree/certificate program and have a grade point of 2.5 in the program and 2.0 overall. Comments: See Internships under Permission Codes for more information.
BUS 278
Business Internship
2
HCR 116 Medical Terminology 1-1-0 (Lecture/Discussion)/1-0-0 (Web) This course presents the essentials of medical terminology for use in a health related field or health career program.
Comments: Medical Terminology packet and textbook.
HCR 116
Medical Terminology
1
MAT 181 MISYS Tiger 3-1-3 (Lecture/Standard Lab)
This course enables individuals to learn and become proficient at a variety of MISYS Tiger (Windows) medical office software modules, including appointment scheduling, patient demographics/registration, charge and payment entry, patient billing concepts, insurance claim processing, and using the inquiry screens to answer patient questions. Prerequisites: HCR 116 or permission of Program Director
MAT 181
MISYS Tiger
3
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BUS 244 Automated Office Procedures 3-3-0 (Lecture/Discussion) This is a capstone course designed to provide students with realistic exposure to the office environment. Focus is on the changing role and responsibility of the administrative assistant, technology of the virtual office, decision-making, interpersonal relations, office communications, career development and ethical behavior. Skills related to time management, creative and critical thinking, meeting and travel arrangements, and integration of office software are all covered. Simulations of general, medical, or legal office environments will give students skills needed in the offices of today. Prerequisites: Keyboarding at 45 wpm, and BUS 109, BUS 111, BUS 121, BUS 160.
BUS 244
Automated Office Procedures
3
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MAT 100 Medical Admin. Procedures I 3-2-3 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course is an orientation to the field of medicine, the medical assistant profession and the responsibilities of a health care team member. Basic administrative procedures utilized in ambulatory care settings are introduced along with communication techniques and legal and ethical concepts.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Assistant Technology Program or permission of Program Director. Corequisites: MAT 112.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Texas Township Campus - 6767 West O Avenue, PO Box 4070,
Kalamazoo, MI 49003-4070 -
269-488-4400
Arcadia Commons Campus - 202 North Rose Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 - 269-373-7800
