Office Administration Course Descriptions
OAD 1000 Basic Keyboarding Syllabus
1 Credit 1 Class Hour
A beginning keyboarding course with an emphasis on the development of speed and accuracy using the touch typing system. Topics include the alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys.
OAD 1100 Keyboarding/Formatting Syllabus
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
An introductory keyboarding course using computers with emphasis on technique, mastery of the keyboard, and speedbuilding. Students are guided through touch-typing and speedbuilding exercises with software that immediately calculates speed and accuracy. Also includes formatting of basic business documents. Note: For students with keyboarding skills, a credit by examination can be taken.
OAD 1116 Business English Syllabus
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
A course emphasizing the rules and accepted practices of English grammar in the contemporary business office. An emphasis will be placed on grammar, proofreading, and editing documents. Prerequisites: DSPR 0700 and DSPW 0700
OAD 1117 Business Communications Syllabus
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
A course focusing on the importance of developing good oral and written communication skills. Topics include verbal vs. nonverbal communication, cultural impact on communication, the writing process and techniques, communicating in the professional environment, writing effective correspondence, and formal reports with assignments to help improve writing, listening, nonverbal, and speaking skills. Prerequisites: OAD 1100, OAD 1116, and AIS 1181
OAD 1225 Word Syllabus
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
A course designed to expand the student's skill with Microsoft¨ Word. Topics include tabs, manipulating text, formatting, sections, headers and footers, tables, columns, forms, mail merge, table of contents and indexes, styles, and basic graphics. Prerequisite: AIS 1181
OAD 1235 Excel¨ Syllabus
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
A course designed to expand the student's skill with Microsoft¨ Excel¨. Topics include formatting and customizing worksheets, building formulas and functions, creating
and editing charts and tables, and exchanging data with other programs. Prerequisite: AIS 1181
OAD 2125 Accessª Syllabus
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
A course designed to expand the student's skill with Microsoft¨ Accessª. Topics include creating and modifying tables, queries, forms, reports, and macros, as well as organizing and managing databases. Students will design and create an original database for the office. Prerequisite: AIS 1181
OAD 2600 Medical Transcription I Syllabus
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
An introductory medical transcription course introducing students to the interesting and challenging world of medical transcription. Topics include medical terminology, reinforcement of English language skills, appropriate format, and production of medical documents, including history and physical, x-ray, operative, consultant, autopsy, and other medical reports. Prerequisites: BIOL 1000 with a grade of "C" or higher and AIS 1181
OAD 2610 Medical Transcription II Syllabus
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
A continuation of medical transcription course with continued emphasis on medical terminology and the production of medical reports dictated from actual medical cases with real-life situations, i.e., background noise, foreign dictators, and newly-developed procedures. Topics include 15 medical specialties in a hospital or clinical setting. Prerequisite: OAD 2600 with a grade of "C" or higher
OAD 2620 Medical Office Management Syllabus
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
A study of the responsibilities encountered by medical office personnel. Topics include office organization and function; layout and equipment; and selection, training,
and supervision of personnel. This course instructs the student in the proper preparation of medical and financial records, filing, billing, scheduling, and handling mail and telephones. Confidentiality and release of information will be studied.
OAD 2630 ICD-CM Coding Syllabus
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
A study of the coding and classification of diseases, symptoms, operations, and procedures according to the International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM). Topics include assignment of diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing proper coding guidelines. Prerequisites: BIOL 1000 and BIOL 1004 with a grade of "C" or higher. OAD 2630 and OAD 2635 cannot be taken at the same time
OAD 2635 CPT Coding Syllabus
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
A study of the descriptive terms and identifying codes for reporting medical services and procedures according to the latest edition of PhysiciansÕ Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). Topics include CPT coding format and conventions, applying coding guidelines to ensure accurate code assignment, complexities of assigning evaluation and management codes, and the format and usage of HCPCS National Codes and modifiers. Prerequisites: BIOL 1000 and BIOL 1004 with a grade of ÒCÓ or higher. OAD 2630 and OAD 2635 cannot be taken at the same time
OAD 2645 Coding Capstone Syllabus
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
A second year advanced course that applies coding knowledge learned from preceding courses. Required for all coding students. Topics include ICD and CPT code assignments, application of coding guidelines to ensure accurate code assignment and correct code sequencing. Preparation for coding certification will be emphasized. Prerequisites: OAD 2630 and OAD 2635 with a grade of "C" or higher
OAD 2650 Medical Insurance Syllabus
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
A study of insurance billing procedures. Topics include instruction for completing pertinent forms for third-party payers. Reimbursement methods for billing and reporting are discussed. Prerequisite or corequisite: OAD 2635
OAD 2660 Pharmacology Syllabus
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
An introduction to generic and product names of a variety of medications, drug classifications, and general therapeutic applications. Topics include history of drugs, the drug approval process, applicable prescription and over-the-counter drugs for every body system. Prerequisite: BIOL 1000 with a grade of "C" or higher
OAD 2840 Office Procedures Syllabus
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
A course designed to prepare students to meet the challenges and opportunities presented by today's evolving offices. Students complete projects that require critical thinking, teamwork, interpersonal and leadership skills while applying appropriate procedures to manage the administrative functions of an office. Prerequisite: OAD 1117
OAD 2950 Office Professional Capstone Syllabus
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
A second-year capstone course that emphasizes the integration of the studentÕs knowledge and application of office skills. Topics include office-related assignments using word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation software, as well
as appropriate office procedures. An exit exam will be administered at the end of the semester as a means of assessing program outcomes. This course should be taken during the last semester before graduation. Instructor approval required.
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