POFI 1271 DATABASE BUSINESS APPLICATIONS: ACCESST (2-1-3). A course which provides instruction and business applications for designing, updating, and managing a database using Microsoft AccessT. Instruction on creating reports and forms and integrating applications is also included. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: Introduction to a computer application course or equivalent. (OST 2062)
POFI 1345 INTEGRATED SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS II (3-2-2). Continued study of computer applications from business productivity software suites. Instruction in embedding data and linking and combining documents using word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and/or presentation media software. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: A computer applications course or equivalent and ability to key 30 wpm. (OST 2013)
POFI 1349 SPREADSHEETS: EXCELT (3-2-2). Skill development in the use of a spreadsheet software package. Topics include worksheet creation and manipulation functions, templates, macro programming database functions, data-table features, and graphics. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: Introduction to a computer application course or equivalent and ability to key 30 wpm. (OST 1023)
POFI 1449 SPREADSHEETS: EXCELT (4-3-2). Skill development in the use of a spreadsheet software package. Topics include worksheet creation and manipulation functions, templates, macro programming database functions, data-table features, and graphics. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: Introduction to a computer application course or equivalent and ability to key 30 wpm. (OST 1023)
POFL 1359 LEGAL TRANSCRIPTION (3-2-2). Skill development in comprehensive vocabulary, listening, organizing, and transcribing client-quality documents used in a legal office. Prerequisites: Ability to key minimum 50 wpm, word processing skills, and grammar skills. (OST 2043)
POFM 1302 COMPUTERS IN HEALTH CARE (3-2-2). Introduction to a computerized method for the management and operation of health care information systems for various types of medical facilities. Offered in Fall Semester. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: Basic keyboarding and computer skills. (OST 1012)
POFM 1309 MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES (3-2-2). Introduction to basic medical office skills including telephone techniques, filing and indexing, mail handling, appointment scheduling, travel arrangements, correspondence, and business transactions. Emphasis on human relations and customer service skills. Offered in Fall Semester. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: Basic keyboarding skills and a computer applications course of equivalent. (OST 1014)
POFM 1364 PRACTICUM (OR FIELD EXPERIENCE) - MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (3-0-21). Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student's general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be for pay or no pay. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Prerequisites: Successful completion of at least 15 credit hours in this discipline with a B average. (OST 2074)
POFT 1127 INTRODUCTION TO KEYBOARDING (1-0-3). Mastery of the keyboard by touch, a skill which can be used on typewriters, CRTs, computer terminals, or other equipment with a keyboard. Not recommended for Office Administration majors. May be repeated with Instructor approval. Fee: $8 (OST 1001)
POFT 1228 KEYBOARDING AND DOCUMENT FORMATTING (2-1-2). Skill development in the operation of the keyboard by touch by applying proper keyboarding techniques. Emphasis on development of acceptable speed and accuracy levels and formatting basic business documents. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: Reading from ACC Assessment or TASP. (OST 1013)
POFT 1229 KEYBOARDING AND DOCUMENT FORMATTING (2-1-2). Skill development in the operation of the keyboard by touch by applying proper keyboarding techniques. Emphasis on development of acceptable speed and accuracy levels and formatting basic business documents. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: Reading from ACC Assessment or TASP. POFT 1228 or touch typing ability. (OST 1013)
POFT 1231 BUSINESS MACHINE APPLICATIONS (2-1-2). Skill development in the operation of machines used in a business environment . Emphasis on the development of skills in using electronic calculators and other office machines such as fax, telephone equipment, and reprographics. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: Ability to key 30 wpm. ( )
POFT 1302 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS I (3-3-0). Introduction to a practical application of basic language usage skills with emphasis on fundamentals of writing and editing for business. Prerequisites: Reading from ACC Assessment or TASP. (OST 1033)
POFT 1309 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES I (3-2-2). Study of current office procedures including telephone skills, time management, travel and meeting arrangements, mail processing, and other duties and responsibilities in an office environment. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: Reading from ACC Assessment or TASP and basic keyboarding skills. (OST 1083)
POFT 1321 BUSINESS MATH (3-2-2). Instruction in the fundamentals of business mathematics including analytical and problem-solving skills for critical thinking in business applications. Prerequisites: Students must pass the ACC math assessment test. ( )
POFT 1329 KEYBOARDING AND DOCUMENT FORMATTING: WORDT I (3-2-3). Skill development in the operation of the keyboard by touch by applying proper keyboarding techniques. Emphasis on development of acceptable speed and accuracy levels and formatting basic business documents. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: Reading from ACC Assessment or TASP. (OST 1013)
POFT 1449 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES II (4-3-2). Advanced office application with special emphasis on decision making, goal setting, management theories, and critical thinking. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: POFT 1309. (OST 1103)
POFT 2201 DOCUMENT FORMATTING AND SKILLBUILDING (2-1-2). A continuation of keyboarding skills in document formatting, speed, and accuracy. Emphasis on proofreading, editing, and following instructions, and keying documents from various copy. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: Keyboarding and Document Formatting and 35 wpm. (OST 1113)
POFT 2202 DOCUMENT FORMATTING AND SKILLBUILDING (2-1-2). A continuation of keyboarding skills in document formatting, speed, and accuracy. Emphasis on proofreading, editing, and following instructions, and keying documents from various copy. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: Keyboarding and Document Formatting and 35 wpm. (OST 1113)
POFT 2203 SPEED AND ACCURACY BUILDING (2-1-3). Review, correct, improve, and/or perfect touch keyboarding techniques for the purpose of increasing speed and improving accuracy. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: The ability to key 50 wpm. (OST 2001)
POFT 2301 DOCUMENT FORMATTING AND SKILLBUILDING: WORDT II (3-2-2). A continuation of keyboarding skills in document formatting, speed, and accuracy. Emphasis on proofreading, editing, and following instructions, and keying documents from various copy. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: Reading on ACC Assessment or TASP. (OST 1113)
POFT 2312 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS II (3-2-2). Skill development in practical applications which emphasize the improvement of writing skills necessary for effective business communications. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: POFT 1302 or equivalent. (OST 1043)
POFT 2321 MACHINE TRANSCRIPTION I (3-2-2). Skill development in mailable business document production using computers and dictation equipment. Skill refinement in grammar and punctuation with emphasis on proofreading and formatting. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: Minimum 50 wpm, word processing skills, and grammar skills. (OST 2043)
POFT 2331 ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS (3-2-2). Experience in project management and office procedures utilizing integration of previously learned skills. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: Computer application software proficiency and basic office procedures competency. (OST 2053)
POFT 2359 RECORDS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT III (3-3-0). Study of advanced records and information management systems and applications. Includes software and systems evaluation, integration of records and information management technologies, and advanced case studies. (IRM 2043)
POFT 2386 INTERNSHIP-ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/SECRETARIAL SCIENCE, GENERAL (3-0-15). An experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. Prerequisites: Successful completion of at least 15 credit hours in this discipline with a B average. (OST 2074)