Business Technology

This course is designed to help students master the microcomputer keyboard, develop speed and accuracy, and prepare basic business documents.

Learn to touch-type correctly on a computer. Attention is given to developing accuracy and, as time permits, increasing speed. Hands-on preparation of a letter and a research paper are included.

Medical terminology is the study of the principles of medical word building to help the student develop the extensive medical vocabulary used in health care occupations. Students receive a thorough grounding in basic medical terminology through a study of root words, prefixes and suffixes. The study focuses on correct pronunciation, spelling and use of medical terms. Anatomy, physiology, and pathology of disease are discussed yet no previous knowledge of these topics is necessary.

This course focuses on the use of a Windows-based personal computer in various business settings. A lab/lecture environment is used to enable students to learn the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation graphics. Students are introduced to the software and then progress through various challenging assignments, including integrating applications. Basic concepts in Internet usage, including electronic mail, are an integral part of the course.

Students develop the concepts and skills needed to function effectively in an administrative assistant position. The course includes the following: human relations; customer service; communication services; meetings, minutes, and agendas; travel arrangements and itineraries; financial statements and reports; professionalism, machine transcription; and resumes and interview techniques.

Students prepare for immediate and long-term success as administrative assistants and medical assistants in a medical office environment. The course includes the following: an overview of the healthcare industry, client/patient relations and communication, health information management, medical practice management, and professional workplace behavior. Students acquire skills in a medical office software package and explore ethical/legal issues in modern medicine.

This course is designed to teach the student the current medical coding practices used for third-party billing. ICD-10-CM and CPT and HCPCS II coding are covered along with an in-depth study of insurance companies, Medicare, insurance claim forms, accounts receivable, and legal issues relating to medical record keeping.

Students continue their mastery of diagnostic and procedural coding and billing through complex case studies and use of authentic medical records. Students are introduced to International Classification of Diseases ICD-10 CM and other diagnosis coding systems such as DSM-V. Code auditing for regulatory compliance is emphasized.

This course covers pharmacology basics as they relate to the duties of a medical coder. This course includes the study of drugs and their respective actions, dosage and administration, and the adverse effects associated with drugs. This course prepares students for the pharmacology content on the Certified Professional Coder Exam (CPC).

Students learn proficiency using many of the advanced functions and special features of a comprehensive word processing package. Course content includes: tabs, print styles and sizes; macros; data manipulation; basic mathematical computations; advanced editing and formatting features; custom document elements; special text features like outline, columns, forms, merges; and graphic elements. Managing document options and setting are also covered. BST110 and BST220 cover all the material for the Microsoft Office Specialist Word Expert Certification exam.

Students gain an advanced understanding of the Microsoft Excel environment by completing a variety of exercises designed to develop mastery of the principle features of Excel used in business. Students create, manage, and distribute professional workbooks for a variety of specialized purposes and situations as well as customize the Excel environment to meet project needs and to enhance productivity. This course covers the material for the Microsoft Office User Specialist Excel Expert exam.

The student works in an approved Business office for 150 hours to gain practical training as a capstone experience. This course may be repeated once for credit. Limited to students enrolled in a Business Technology degree or certificate program. Students should have already completed at least 9 credits of Business Technology courses. Approval of the Business Technology program coordinator or Business Department chair is required.