122 Course Descriptions BUS E 132 Business Communication Applications
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Introduces PowerPoint, Outlook and One Note. Focuses on the applications' basic tools and their usage in business. PREREQUISITE: BUS E 100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or instructor's permission. BUS E 140 Records Management
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Introduces filing methods, related rules and applications for paper and electronic records management. Uses Microsoft Access extensively for lab applications. Students create appropriate electronic file structures for various record volumes. Covers filing equipment, supplies, microfilms, vital records plan, retention scheduling, and the records life cycle process. RECOMMEND: BUS E 185. PREREQUISITE: BUS E 100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or instructor's permission. BUS E 142 (5) Basic Concepts of Healthcare Delivery Systems
Introduces the organization, financing, regulatory and delivery structures of healthcare services, providers, payers, and agencies in the U.S. Focuses on the healthcare organization, accreditation standards, payment and reimbursement systems. Addresses current issues in healthcare to enrich the students understanding and breadth of knowledge of the U.S. healthcare system, along with the roles and functions of various healthcare professionals. PREREQUISITE: AP 100 or AP 103, BUS E 100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher; and ENGL 108; or instructor's permission. BUS E 143 Medical/Legal Aspects of Health Information
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Overview of health information systems used to identify, file, and store patient health information. Students gain fundamental knowledge of patient and healthcare recordkeeping, different types of data, sources, and use and users of data. Applies the general principles of law as related to health information. Emphasizes regulations regarding protected health information, patient privacy, and patient confidentiality. PREREQUISITE: BUS E 142 with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or instructor’s permission. BUS E 144 Computer Applications in Healthcare
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Provides an overview of health informatics and examines the impact of information technology on the healthcare industry. Introduces encoding tools and computer-assisted coding software. Teaches use of practical applications using advanced word processing techniques and presentation, database, and flow chart software programs. PREREQUISITE: BUS E 142 with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or concurrent enrollment in BUS E 142; or instructor's permission. BUS E 145 (5) International Classification of Diseases-Medical Coding
Introduces ICD diagnostic coding, the numeric classification of disease and injury, coding methodology, and guidelines. Demonstrates the importance of accuracy and specificity in code selection, acquaints students with the different forms of medical data, and lays the foundation
for advanced coding and medical record analysis. Teaches students to assign valid diagnostic codes using source documents. PREREQUISITE: AP 100, BUS E 126, BUS E 127 and ENGL 108, all with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or instructor's permission. BUS E 146 (5) Current Procedural Terminology-Medical Coding
Introduces coding in ambulatory settings using Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Health Care Financing Administration Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Level 1. General content, coding guidelines, and the role in healthcare reimbursement. Covers coding of basic medical and surgical services including use of modifiers, as well as ethical coding and compliance issues. PREREQUISITE: BUS E 145 with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or instructor's permission. BUS E 150 Introduction to Windows
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Introduces Microsoft Windows graphical user interface, the preparation of text and graphics documents, and the management of windows on the desktop. Includes the customization of the Windows desktop, techniques for working with files, folders and documents, and communication with other computers through the Internet. PREREQUISITE: BUS E 100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or instructor's permission. BUS E 157 Introduction to Outlook
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Focuses on the application’s basic tools for sending and receiving e-mails; organizing schedules and events; making journal entries; and maintaining contact lists, to-do lists, and notes. Covers some customization. PREREQUISITE: BUS E 100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or instructor's permission.
BUS E 170.3 Keyboarding-Speed and Accuracy-Skill Build
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BUS E 171.1 PowerPoint: Preparing a Presentation
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Enables students to develop skills to improve typing speed and accuracy. Reinforces touchtyping technique. RECOMMEND: Keyboarding skills.
Focuses on Microsoft PowerPoint basics such as storyboard creation and presentation, managing files, and editing and enhancing the contents, applying and modifying the design, running a slide show, inserting and modifying text and images, and using the drawing tools. RECOMMEND: Keyboarding skills. BUS E 171.2 (1) PowerPoint: Design with Graphics and Multimedia
Focuses on creating diagrams for processes and relationships; creating a photo album; inserting movies and sound; creating tables and charts. RECOMMEND: BUS E 171.1 and keyboarding skills. BUS E 171.3 PowerPoint: Customize and Incorporate Web Features
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BUS E 173.1 Word: Create, Edit and Format Documents
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BUS E 173.2 Word: Tables and Sharing Documents
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Focuses on developing and organizing content, working with color; customizing design templates; running custom slide shows; preparing presentations for web delivery. RECOMMENDED: BUS E 171.1 and keyboarding skills.
Focuses on Microsoft Word basics such as document formatting, document organization, text and paragraph formatting, styles.
BUS E 162 Introduction to Excel
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Introduces the basic skills for developing spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel. Students prepare and format worksheets, and maintain and enhance workbooks. PREREQUISITE: BUS E 100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or instructor's permission.
Focuses on inserting a table, formatting a table, applying formulas to table data, inserting graphics, as well as working with document collaboration, merging documents, and using reference resources. RECOMMENDED: BUS E 173.1 and keyboarding skills.
BUS E 163 Advanced Excel
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BUS E 173.3 (1) Word: Mail Merge and Other Productivity Tools
BUS E 170.1 Beginning Keyboarding-Alphabet Keys
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BUS E 170.2 Keyboarding-Mastering 10-Key and Symbols
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Focuses on advanced formatting and functions, creating and modifying templates and workbooks, using analysis tools, managing and auditing worksheets and workbooks, collaborating with workbooks, and using data from external sources. PREREQUISITE: BUS E 162 with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or instructor's permission.
Introduces alphabetic keyboard including correct finger placement and reaches. Enables students to develop touch-keyboarding skills in a minimal amount of time.
Focuses on the 10-key pad and symbols for developing efficient data-entry skills. Enables students to master the 10-key pad and symbols by touch.
Focuses on using templates to design documents and apply and customize themes. Teaches mail merge concepts such as label and letter creation using a database or spreadsheet data source. RECOMMEND: BUS E 173.1 and keyboarding skills. BUS E 173.4 Word: Create a Newsletter
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BUS E 173.5 Word: Creating Forms, Macros and Document Security
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Teaches use of Microsoft Word to design and create a newsletter, as well as working with objects and using object linking and embedding. RECOMMEND: BUS E 173.1 and keyboarding skills.
Introduces creating an electronic form from a Microsoft Word template, protecting the form, and using authentication. Focuses on recording and editing macros. RECOMMEND: BUS E 173.1 and keyboarding skills.