The curriculum in each Technical Certificate is designed to provide valuable and essential skills needed to prepare students for entry-level jobs. The courses completed in these programs are transferable to corresponding A.A.S. degrees.
General Education Outcomes
Graduates will:
• Students will use communication skills necessary to read and listen for understanding, to speak and write clearly, and to follow written and verbal instruction.
• Students will use critical thinking skills to identify problems, analyze alternative solutions, and make appropriate decisions for themselves, business, and society.
• Students will demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills and the ability to adapt to the ever- changing environment.
• Students will use available resources, time, materials, and technology efficiently and effectively.
• Students will develop a commitment to lifelong learning. Broad Technology Outcomes
Graduates will:
• Acquire technology knowledge and skills to become a successful student, employee, and life-long learner.
• Use word processing software to create documents with refined keyboarding technique, accuracy, and speed.
• Use spreadsheet software to create, manipulate, sort, and chart data to be analyzed for decision- making purposes.
• Use database software to organize, store, maintain, and sort records so information can be retrieved efficiently.
• Apply accounting principles to journalize transactions and generate financial statements.
• Solve applied business math problems. Accounting Specialty Core Outcomes
Graduates will:
• Apply financial accounting concepts and principles with relation to the sole proprietor, partnership and corporate forms of business.
• Integrate accounting principles to record accounts receivable/payable, payroll, and inventories in a commercial, computerized accounting package.
Management Specialty Core Outcomes
Graduates will:
• Apply the principles needed to recruit, select, promote, and compensate employees in compliance with federal employment law.
• Apply management principles to delegate, train, orient, and evaluate employee performance; and build effective teams.
Medical Office Administration Specialty Core Outcomes
Graduates will:
• Develop a vocabulary of medical terminology to use when preparing medical documents and communicating with other healthcare professionals.
• Apply HIPPA regulations when scheduling medical appointments and procedures, maintaining medical records, and communicating with medical professionals and patients.
• Develop a basic understanding of the anatomy and pathophysiology of the human body.
• Maintain ethical standards as a paraprofessional healthcare provider. Medical Coding Specialty Core Outcomes
Graduates will:
• Develop a vocabulary of medical terminology to use when preparing medical documents and communicating with other healthcare professionals.
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• Apply HIPPA regulations when scheduling medical appointments and procedures, maintaining medical records, and communicating with medical professionals and patients.
• Develop a basic understanding of the anatomy and pathophysiology of the human body.
• Maintain ethical standards as a paraprofessional healthcare provider.
• Develop an understanding of the functions and structures of each system of the human body
• Code illnesses and medical procedures using the ICD-9-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS systems. Medical Transcription Specialty Core Outcomes
Graduates will:
• Develop a vocabulary of medical terminology to use when preparing medical documents and communicating with other healthcare professionals.
• Apply HIPPA regulations when scheduling medical appointments and procedures, maintaining medical records, and communicating with medical professionals and patients.
• Maintain ethical standards as a paraprofessional healthcare provider.
• Apply knowledge of medications and dosages in the preparation and proofreading of medical documents.
• Transcribe and proofread medical documents to provide accurate patient records. Office Administration Specialty Core Outcomes
Graduates will:
• Use technology to perform office tasks.
• Use advanced word processing features in the production of business documents.
• Apply knowledge and skills to complete work assignments in a supervised internship experience.
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
The curriculum in this degree is designed to instill knowledge and technology skills that serve as a broad foundation for advanced studies in bachelor’s program at a 4-year college or university. General Education Outcomes
• Students will use communication skills necessary to read and listen for understanding, to speak and write clearly, and to follow written and verbal instruction.
• Students will use critical thinking skills to identify problems, analyze alternative solution, and make appropriate decisions for themselves, business, and society.
• Students will demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills and the ability to adapt to the ever- changing environment.
• Students will use available resources, time, materials, and technology efficiently and effectively.
• Students will develop a commitment to lifelong learning. Business Core Outcomes
Graduates will:
• Acquire technology knowledge and skills to become a successful student, employee, and life-long learner.
• Apply accounting principles to journalize transactions and generate financial statements.
• Use accounting procedures to make decisions about planning, organizing, and allocating resources.
• Write and present information in a businesslike, professional manner.
• Manage data, resources, and personnel to make profitable and ethical decisions.
• Solve business problems using statistical methods for describing and analyzing data.
• Analyze and apply knowledge of governmental and economical environments to make fiscally sound business decisions.
• Use applications in the Microsoft Office Suite to create, analyze, interpret, and present a business project.
• Apply contract, employment, and commerce laws to make effective business decisions.
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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
The curriculum in each degree is designed to prepare students for professional careers in a specific business field. These degree plans prepare students to recognize and solve problems, manage resources, interact and work effectively in teams, and communicate well using all forms of technology. Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
General Education Outcomes
• Students will use communication skills necessary to read and listen for understanding, to speak and write clearly, and to follow written and verbal instruction.
• Students will use critical thinking skills to identify problems, analyze alternative solution, and make appropriate decisions for themselves, business, and society.
• Students will demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills and the ability to adapt to the ever- changing environment.
• Students will use available resources, time, materials, and technology efficiently and effectively.
• Students will develop a commitment to lifelong learning. Broad Technology Outcomes
Graduates will:
• Acquire technology knowledge and skills to become a successful student, employee, and life-long learner.
• Use word processing software to create documents with refined keyboarding technique, accuracy, and speed.
• Use spreadsheet software to create, manipulate, sort, and chart data to be analyzed for decision- making purposes.
• Use database software to organize, store, maintain, and sort records so that information can be retrieved efficiently.
• Apply accounting principles to journalize transactions and generate financial statements.
• Write and present information in a businesslike, professional manner.
• Manage data, resources, and personnel to make profitable and ethical decisions.
• Solve applied business math problems.
• Use applications in the Microsoft Office Suite to create, analyze, interpret, and present a business project.
• Apply contract, employment, and commerce laws to make effective business decisions.
• Apply the ethical decision-making process personally and professionally. Accounting Specialty Core Outcomes
Graduates will:
• Apply financial accounting concepts and principles with relation to the sole proprietor, partnership, and corporate forms of business.
• Use accounting procedures to make decisions about planning, organizing, and allocating resources.
• Apply federal and state laws and regulations that govern payroll systems and prepare payroll documents.
• Apply income tax regulations in the preparation of forms and schedules to complete an income tax return.
• Integrate accounting principles to record accounts receivable/payable, payroll, and inventories in a commercial, computerized accounting package.
Management Specialty Core Outcomes
Graduates will:
• Apply the principles needed to recruit, select, promote, and compensate employees in compliance with federal employment law.
• Apply management principles to delegate, train, orient, and evaluate employee performance; and build effective teams.
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• Develop and present a viable business plan. Medical Office Administration Specialty Core Outcomes
Graduates will:
• Develop a vocabulary of medical terminology to use when preparing medical documents and communicating with other healthcare professionals.
• Apply HIPPA regulations when scheduling medical appointments and procedures, maintaining medical records, and communicating with medical professionals and patients.
• Maintain ethical standards as a paraprofessional healthcare provider.
• Apply knowledge of medications and dosages in the preparation and proofreading of medical documents.
• Develop a basic understanding of the anatomy and pathophysiology of the human body.
• Develop an understanding of the functions and structures of each system of the human body
• Code illnesses and medical procedures using the ICD-9-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS systems.
• Transcribe and proofread medical documents to provide accurate patient records.
• Apply theory and technology skills when working in a supervised medical office internship.
Graduates who opt to take MEDT 2414 Medical Assisting will:
• Develop an understanding of information and skills necessary to assist physicians in basic medical procedures.
Graduates who opt to take MEDT 2343 Medical Coding II will:
• Use advanced knowledge and technology skills to code illnesses and medical procedures using ICD-9-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS systems.
Graduates who opt to take MEDT 2033 Medical Transcription II will:
• Use advanced knowledge and technology skills to transcribe and proofread medical documents to provide accurate patient records.
Graduates who opt to take MEDT 2053 Medical Billing will: • Apply knowledge and skills of the medical billing process. Office Administration Specialty Core Outcomes
Graduates will:
• Use technology to perform office tasks.
• Use advanced word processing features in the production of business documents.
• Create web pages.
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