Office Technology

The Office Technology two-year program prepares students for careers in a variety of office environments. A core curriculum is offered in office, accounting, and computer skills utilizing advanced office applications and software that are applicable to future employment. The Office Technology program offers two-year degree options in Medical Administrative Specialist and Administrative Office Management Specialist.

One-year Certificates of Applied Science are offered in the areas of Medical Assisting, Computer Skills Specialist, and Legal Support Specialist.

Faculty Advisors: Joan Schneider and Tricia Tyhurst

Computer Competency: Students must have a computer competency equal to CAPP131 Basic MS Office (basic Windows, Internet, Word, and Excel) to be determined through placement testing at enrollment. Students who do not meet these requirements will be required to take CAPP131 Basic MS Office at the beginning of their program, and the credits may be used to meet the elective requirements in later semesters.

Medical Assisting

This one-year Certificate of Applied Science is available for Office Technology students or for students who have completed their first semester of prerequisites of the Nursing program. The first semester includes courses completed in either Office Technology or Nursing programs. The second semester includes Office Technology courses with a medical or office emphasis. This certificate includes a total of 30 credits.

Computer Skills Specialist

The Computer Skills Specialist option is designed to prepare students for computer support positions in order to effectively confront the new diverse and multifaceted challenges prevalent in today’s business environment. This option covers current software, customer service, and business communication concepts, while focusing on technological changes in the workplace and information systems at all levels.

Computer Competency: Students must have a computer competency equal to CAPP131 Basic MS Office (basic Windows, Internet, Word, and Excel) to be determined through placement testing at enrollment. Students who do not meet these requirements must take CAPP131 at the beginning of their program, and the credits may be used to meet the elective requirements in later semesters.

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Legal Support Specialist

The need for qualified legal office personnel in private law firms, state government, insurance companies, and many other offices continues to increase. The Legal Support Specialist Certificate option provides training to ensure employability within a one-year period of time in the areas of writing, math, computer applications, human relations, and legal concepts.

Computer Competency: Students must have a computer competency equal to CAPP131, Basic MS Office (basic Windows, Internet, Word, and Excel) to be determined through placement testing at enrollment. Students who do not meet these requirements must take CAPP131 at the beginning of their program.

Medical Administrative Specialist

This program prepares the student for employment in hospitals, medical offices, insurance companies, nursing homes, and public health agencies, often leading to careers in office management. The position of an administrative medical assistant requires skills in medical knowledge, computer technology, oral and written communications, and an awareness of effective office procedures. Positive interpersonal relations and teamwork are integrated into classroom activities.

Computer Competency: Students must have a computer competency equal to CAPP131 Basic MS Office (basic Windows, Internet, Word, and Excel), to be determined through placement testing at enrollment. Students who do not meet these requirements will be required to take CAPP131 Basic MS Office at the beginning of their program, and the credits may be used to meet the elective requirements in later semesters.

Examples of elective credits are courses such as Nutrition, Computerized Accounting, Contemporary Economics, Desktop Publishing, Legal Terminology, Ten-Key Calculation, and others depending on the student’s skills, course prerequisites, and course availability.

Administrative Office Management Specialist

The Administrative Office Management Specialist option is designed to prepare students for both administrative management support and information management careers in order to effectively confront the new diverse and multifaceted challenges prevalent in today’s business environment. This option covers current office management principles, concepts, and organizational trends, while focusing on technological changes in the workplace and information systems management at all levels.

Computer Competency: Students must have a computer competency equal to CAPP131 Basic MS Office (basic Windows, Internet, Word, and Excel) to be determined through placement testing at enrollment. Students who do not meet these requirements must take CAPP131 Basic MS Office at the beginning of their program, and the credits may be used to meet the elective requirements in later semesters.

Examples of elective credits are courses such as Nutrition, Computerized Accounting, Contemporary Economics, Desktop Publishing, Legal Terminology, Ten-Key Calculation, and others depending on the student’s skills, course prerequisites, and course availability.