OFC 235 : Microsoft Applications
This comprehensive course prepares Medical Assisting students to perform administrative procedures in the medical office. Students develop skills using computer software to schedule and manage appointments and to execute data management using electronic medical records (EMR). The course also covers telephone techniques, records and office management, managing practice finances, professionalism, medical law, ethics and effective communication with patients and staff. Prerequisite: Medical Assisting students only. Other students interested in Medical Assisting may register for this course with the approval of the instructor or program coordinator. Two lecture hours and three lab hours a week. Instructional Support Fee applies.
Course Outcomes
1. Develop skills in critical thinking and decision making.
2. Apply skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, and Outlook through analyzing: formatting, collaborating, and managing worksheets and workbooks.
3. Create Microsoft content, formatting content, collaborating, managing, and delivering presentations.
4. Utilize the skills necessary to utilize Microsoft NetMeeting Software and master the skills of structuring databases, entering data, organizing data, and managing
databases.
5. Manage task constraints and relationships with setting deadlines and priorities.