The classes listed under “Office Technology” were formerly listed under “Office Information Systems.”
OFTECH 1, Keyboarding I 3 units
Transfer: CSU
This course is designed to teach keyboard mastery by touch, improve speed and accuracy, and use Microsoft Word to create and revise business documents. Proofreading skill development is also included.
This course uses Microsoft Word 2007 in the PC (windows) environment.
2870 Arrange-7 Hours ONLINE-E Leiva C Y
Above section 2870 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 21 to Dec 11, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. Go to smconline.org for details.
OFTECH 1A, Keyboarding 1A 1 unit
Transfer: CSU
This course is intended for students without previous keyboarding instruction. Emphasis is on keyboard mastery, correct keyboarding techniques, and proofreading skills.
2871 9:30a-10:20a MW BUS 253 McKay J H
2872 11:15a-12:05p MW BUS 253 McKay J H
2873 12:45p-2:50p MW BUS 253 McKay J H
Above section 2873 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 31 to Oct 21.
2874 12:45p-2:50p MW BUS 253 McKay J H
Above section 2874 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 26 to Dec 16.
OFTECH 1B, Keyboarding 1B 1 unit
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Office Technology 1A.
Students develop speed and accuracy. Emphasis is on using Microsoft Word to produce letters, memos, tables, and reports.
2875 9:30a-10:20a MW BUS 253 McKay J H
2876 11:15a-12:05p MW BUS 253 McKay J H
2877 12:45p-2:50p MW BUS 253 McKay J H
Above section 2877 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 31 to Oct 21.
2878 12:45p-2:50p MW BUS 253 McKay J H
Above section 2878 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 26 to Dec 16.
OFTECH 1C, Keyboarding 1C 1 unit
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Office Technology 1B.
Students develop speed and accuracy. Emphasis is on using Microsoft Word to produce business correspondence, reports, and employment documents.
2879 9:30a-10:20a MW BUS 253 McKay J H
2880 11:15a-12:05p MW BUS 253 McKay J H
2881 12:45p-2:50p MW BUS 253 McKay J H
Above section 2881 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 31 to Oct 21.
2882 12:45p-2:50p MW BUS 253 McKay J H
Above section 2882 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 26 to Dec 16.
OFTECH 5, English Skills for the Office 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course is designed to review principles of grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and number format; improve vocabulary and spelling; and develop proofreading and editing skills. Word Processing software is used to create and revise business documents.
2883 Arrange-6 Hours ONLINE-E Mantabe P
Above section 2883 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 31 to Oct 23, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. Go to smconline.org for details.
OFTECH 9, Keyboarding Improvement (1,1,1) 1 unit
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Emphasis is on speed and accuracy development, keyboarding technique, and proofreading skills. This course is repeatable up to three units.
2884 9:30a-10:20a MW BUS 253 McKay J H
2885 11:15a-12:05p MW BUS 253 McKay J H
2886 12:45p-2:50p MW BUS 253 McKay J H
Above section 2886 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 31 to Oct 21.
2887 12:45p-2:50p MW BUS 253 McKay J H
Above section 2887 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 26 to Dec 16.
OFTECH 20, Medical Vocabulary 3 units
• Prerequisite: None.
This course is designed to develop medical vocabulary skills. Topics include word parts (roots, combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes), body structure, major body systems, and pharmacology. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) guidelines and Internet research tools are also discussed.
2888 Arrange-4.5 Hours ONLINE-E Mantabe P
Above section 2888 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 21 to Dec 11, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. Go to smconline.org for details.
OFTECH 23, Medical Billing (Medisoft) 3 units
• Prerequisite: None.
This course teaches students to use MediSoft, a popular medical billing accounting software program. Students learn to enter patient and case information, schedule appointments, process transactions, and produce reports and patient statements.
2889 Arrange-10 Hours ONLINE-E Williamson Te D
Above section 2889 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 26 to Dec 18, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. Go to smconline.org for details.
OFTECH 24, Medical Coding/Billing 1 3 units
• Prerequisite: None.
Coding is defined as the translation of diagnoses, procedures, services, and supplies into numeric and/or alphanumeric components for statistical reporting and reimbursement purposes. This course introduces students to ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding procedures.
2890 Arrange-4.5 Hours ONLINE-E Williamson Te D
Above section 2890 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 21 to Dec 11, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. Go to smconline.org for details.
OFTECH 27, Medical Office Procedures 3 units
• Prerequisite: None.
This course emphasizes essential skills for the medical office administrative assistant. Topics of study include front desk procedures; scheduling appointments; records management; administrative duties; written communications; insurance and coding terminology; and medical ethics, law, and compliance. Students will use Medisoft software to enter patient information and schedule appointments.
2891 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Mantabe P
Above section 2891 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 26 to Dec 18, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. Go to smconline.org for details.