Bookkeeping is a complete overview of accounts receivable and accounts payable. All special journals will be introduced as well as the general journal. The primary emphasis is to provide the student with an in-depth understanding of basic accounting procedures which they may encounter in the work place and also in their individual finances.

This course continues the study of financial accounting. The day-to-day accounting that affects a business will be the focus of this course. The first of three financial accounting practice sets are introduced.

The major focus will be the federal tax codes and procedures. With an introduction into individual taxation. All three tax forms will be studied and integrated with the various schedules which comprise the individual return.

This course will investigate the complex world of government accounting. The local government will be the main topic with an overview of state and federal systems. A student will develop an insight as to how the government tracks and maintains sources. The student will practice concepts through the completion of an integrated computer case.

Accounting with Computers is an introduction to integrated accounting systems with emphasis on hands-on applications based on simulated accounting practice. Quickbooks is the software application taught.

Payroll Accounting is a course which utilizes a "Real" Payroll software program (Quickbooks) to prepare and process payroll transactions. All aspects of payroll accounting are covered, from the initial entry of employee master file information, to the preparation of 940's and W-2 forms.

This course is a study of the basic principles of Cost Accounting applied to manufacturing, merchandising, and service businesses. Emphasis will be on various accepted cost methods such as job order, process and standard cost systems.
Prerequisite: AC1133

This course will focus more on long-term financial concepts. The concepts of long-term planning, liabilities, and partnerships will be introduced. A level II Financial Accounting Practice Set is completed.

This course will pull information from the other accounting classes. Students will be assigned projects to complete. Depending on the scope, the projects could be assigned to individuals or groups. The third level of Financial Accounting Practice Set is integrated into the course.

This course is an introduction to more advanced and complex accounting situations. Managerial Accounting analyzes manufacturing, job order cost systems, and process cost systems.

A study of auditing theory and procedures; the development and use of internal controls; and the ethical and professional standards of an independent professional accountant are covered in this course. The student is provided with a practice audit case which provides a practical approach to generally accepted auditing standards.

This course is an introduction to Keyboarding with a concentration on accuracy and speed.

Students continue their work to build speed and accuracy. This class also includes basic business letter formats and horizontal and vertical centering.

The students will work for simulated "companies" to produce perfect "mailable" documents. Students continue to work to build speed and accuracy.

Upon completion of this class, the student will have a basic understanding of operating a computer with design oriented software. Students will learn different techniques and commands necessary for drawing, editing, and dimensioning objects. Students will incorporate these skills into their design process.

Students will incorporate their skills into the "3rd Dimension" in which they will learn isometric construction, 3D modeling, and develop an understanding for the coordinate system.

During this lab time, the students will incorporate their two-dimensional designs and develop them into a three-dimensional design.

This advanced level of CAD will incorporate the two-dimensional and three-dimensional drawings to construct presentational multi-view, hidden line drawings, and complex perspectives. Students will also be introduced to other design mediums, such as the Digitizer Tablet.

During this lab time, the students will develop the design team continuity, in which they will work together in an office environment to resolve design problems.

This course will involve AUTOLISP programming, custom macro's, screen menu's, icon menu's, slide libraries, and a comprehensive study of DOS and how it can work with CAD.

During this lab time, the students will apply the concepts of coding, custom macros, screen menus, icon menus, and slide libraries in practice problems and assignments.

Students will learn basic terminology and concepts of computer technology. Topics covered include hardware components, applications software, systems software, data communications and basic system design concepts. Classroom discussion and hands on laboratory exercises prepare the student for additional computer related courses.

Students learn basic terminology and concepts of computer technology. Topics covered include hardware components and applications software. Classroom discussion and hands on laboratory exercises give the student a familiarity with computers and confidence in their ability to use them effectively.

Students use Office 2000, in which they learn the concept of computers with a combination of Word, Excel, PowerPoint,a and Database.

Working with a word processing application program in a Windows environment, students will learn the principles of word processing. Topics include text entry and editing, character, paragraph and page formatting, tabs, and tables, graphics, mail merge, and working with large documents.

Database Management utilizes the ACCESS relational database management system to teach the development, application and support of database systems. Students develop tables to store data, design queries to organize and analyze data, develop forms and reports to present data, and use macros to manage user applications. Design concepts of applying the rules of data normalization and enforcing relational integrity are included and projects are developed.

Working with a spreadsheet application program in the Windows environment, students will learn the principles of electronic spreadsheets. Topics included are data entry and formatting, formulas and functions, charts and graphs, database functions, and advanced analysis techniques.

Computer Applications II is an exposure to business productivity tools. Students complete projects using Word 2000 and Excel 2000 to achieve proficiency in all aspects of these applications. Exercises and examples used in these projects are based on common business applications.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with word processing and spreadsheets (courses CO-1023 and CO-1043).

Office Procedures introduces the student to the working environment in a modern business office. Topics include office technology, business procedures, document creation and distribution, research and business reports, travel and conference planning, financial and legal procedures. An office simulation gives the student realistic experience in the role of Administrative Assistant.

Graphic Computer Applications introduces the student to common business graphic applications. Publisher 2000 is used to develop skills in desktop publishing. Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 is used to develop skills in creating business presentations.

This course will cover the different levels of networks to include: peer-to-peer, local area networks, and wide area networks. The students will be required to configure various network systems. The use of routers, hubs, and servers will be covered. Cabling options and working with different protocols will be included in the course work.

Advanced networking will build on the principles of CO-3020. The students will be exposed to more complicated networks. Students will be required to design a server for different operational systems. The students will be involved in systems diagnostics and repair.

This class will explore the characteristics of current microprocessors. A review of midrange and mainframes will be included. The students will receive practical training on how to upgrade a microprocessor. The class will introduce the different types of hardware used in setting up various networks.

This course will provide the students with experience in working the system tools and accessories incorporated with the windows operating systems. The students will be introduced into various software tools such as Norton's Tools and virus detection and removal.

This is an advance-level course supporting a Network Engineering Technician in depth understanding of implementing and maintaining a secure Windows 2000 network. The student will be able to install and control the security management software available to Windows 2000 (specific) software. The student will be able to identify and maintain a list of threats to the LAN. The course reviews passive and active security measures such as controlling access to the LAN by using proper security checks of LAN personnel; installing, updating, and using virus protection software; and conducting multiple security audits of a LAN attached to the Internet. The student will learn backup procedures and will write a LAN disaster recovery plan.

Completion of this course will give the student a mathematical foundation in the areas of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, powers, roots, and percentages. The student will learn the proper order of operations applying to formulas in solving mathematical expressions and problems. The student will also be able to write and solve simple and complex equations using combined algebraic operations, ratios, and proportions.

Completion of this course will give the student a foundation in computer related mathematical process. Topics include number systems, truth tables and numerical conversion techniques.

This is the second foundation course for programming. Current programming techniques are emphasized in the class (e.g. Object-Oriented Programming). Concepts are also discussed for integrating Visual Basic with Other programs such as a database or some other software. When finished, the student should have a good foundation for all other programming languages to build upon.

COBOL is the most widely accepted programming language for business application on mainframe computer systems. This course presents COBOL from the perspective of the business application. Emphasis is on input/output operations, control breaks, table handlings, and arithmetic operations. This course covers advanced COBOL operation and programming. Topics include the creation and use of data files with development of business applications, interactive programming asking for user's input, and the maintenance and sorting of files.

The student will review DOS and Windows fundamentals and compare those operating systems to others in this course. Advanced DOS and Windows operations are also learned. After an introduction to OS/400, the operating system used on IBM's AS/400 midrange computer, the student will focus primarily on CL. CL is the job control language of OS/400 and is used for Systems Configuration and Programming.

In this course the student will further their study in COBOL by learning and using methods already taught in COBOL I and applying these techniques to the advanced method of programming in COBOL II. This course covers advanced COBOL operation and programming. Emphasis will be placed on programming techniques, efficiency considerations, and debugging techniques.
Students learn the creation and processing of Logical files and Display files. Programs written will acquaint students with Physical File Maintenance, Display Files, Interactive Processing, and Logical Files.

In Small Business Systems, the student uses the skills learned in Systems Analysis I & II, Preliminary Investigation, Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation, to confirm their knowledge of a full systems development life cycle. The student demonstrates their competence by developing a realistic business system, either for the center or business in the community.

This course provides a comprehensive introduction with a practical approach to learning the C programming language. The complete language is described and thoroughly illustrated. The course features structured programming and programming principles, consistent with existing methods. Business applications are used as examples to support all definitions, concepts and techniques. Each topic is presented in a lean and concise manner, with a strong emphasis on structured problem solving.
"Programming C" takes the student from an introduction to the elements of a C program through string functions and loops, using menus, multilevel control breaks and multidimensional arrays, and indexed file handling.

This 16-week course is an introduction to the Internet and its web page development. Topics will include protocols, Internet applications (e.g. e-mail, advanced searches), and simple web page development using HTML and Javascript.

This is a continuation of Internet I. Students will learn more advanced web page development tools (e.g. Java). Finally, students will learn the technologies that are at the vanguard of Internet development and usage.

This 16 week course covers the Visual Basic programming environment and the Visual Basic Language. We begin with the design environment and the concept of a VB programming project. Next we discuss event-driven programming and object-oriented programming. After that we cover the various controls available in VB, and learn their properties and methods as well as elements of proper GUI design. Then, we apply traditional programming concepts (decision statements, loops, arrays, etc.) to develop advanced projects.

This course presents a systematic approach to the development of business systems. By following this approach the student will learn to design business systems that efficiently meet the goals and objectives of management. A major element of this course is a team project in which students use the systems approach in analyzing and designing a business system for the center or business system for the center or business or business in the community.

This is an advanced continuation of Systems Analysis I (CP-4055). It will include the application of computer programming and systems development concepts, principles, and practices of a comprehensive system development project. This project will come form local firms, or appropriate problems as selected by the instructor. A team approach will be used to analyze, design, and document a real system. Project management methods, project scheduling and control techniques, formal presentation, and group dynamics will be used.

Topics covered include: scale reading, lettering, alphabet of lines, geometrical construction, dimensioning, multi-view projections, axonometric projection, oblique and projection, and sectional views (aligned, full, half, removed, revolved, offset, broken-out, and partial).

This students will develop proficiency in machine trades, blueprint reading, and constructing working drawings using the skills developed in Drafting I.

Topics covered include: sectional views, auxiliary views, revolutions, intersections and developments, tolerancing, threads, fasteners, springs, manufacturing processes, and the reproductions and control of drawings. They will also cover technical ink detailing of vellum and on mylar film, as well as typical working drawings consisting of details and assembly.

During the lab time, students will develop working drawings using the skills learned in Drafting II.

The students will complete an overview of the following specialized areas:

Architectural Drafting:
Architectural blueprint reading, symbols, dimensioning, and scale readings are covered. Assignments include simple floor plan, sectional, and elevation drawings.

Mechanical Drafting:
Mechanical blueprint reading is covered. Students assignments include drawings showing standard representation of: gears, shafts, cams, and their displacement diagrams' developments and intersections; types of tolerance dimensioning; and typical details and assembly drafting.

Electrical / Electronic Drafting:
Topics covered include: tables, charts, symbols, codes and standards, schematics of simple electrical/electronic circuits; point-point, highway and harness diagrams; component diagrams; and logic gates and diagrams.

During lab time, the students will develop working drawings applying the information learned in their areas of specialization.

Students continue to work in their specialized areas.

Architectural Drafting II:
Architectural blueprint reading is covered. In addition, each student will design and develop a complete set of working drawings for a ranch style residence and a light commercial building.

Mechanical Drafting II:
Mechanical blueprint reading is continued in this course. Other topics studied include: torque, horsepower, shear and torsional stresses, radial and tangential forces on gears; reactions on bearings formulas to determine life expectancy of bearings, piping, drafting, and bulk material handling conveyors per CEMA specifications.

Electrical / Electronic Drafting II:
Topics and assignments include: analog and digital printed circuit board design; artwork masters and riser diagrams; wire and cable schedules; connections wiring diagrams; interconnection wiring diagrams; grounding requirements; raceway layouts; lighting layouts; the Zonal Cavity Method of Calculation; average illumination lenses; system protection requirements and devices; and further study of TEC requirements.

The students will continue to develop more advanced working drawings using the information learned in their areas of specialization.

This course is an integral part of the overall preparation of the student to successfully begin and complete his/her educational experience. Topics such as goal setting, time management, stress management, conflict resolution, learning styles, attitude, and student issues dealing with the belief in the value of higher education and the fears of college are discussed.

This course prepares the graduating student for future employment, e.g. through resume preparation and interviewing skills. In addition, it teaches the student how to be successful on the job by covering such subjects as communications, group dynamics, business ethics, restaurant etiquette, wardrobe,and positive mental attitude.

The elements of Business Law concepts are covered with an emphasis on contract law in the civil law environment. In addition to contracts, sales agency and commercial paper topics are discussed. A variety of cases are presented for student analysis.

This course will consist of a complete review of grammar and language structure. Business related exercises and in-class projects are based on real-world examples and issues. Vocabulary development, grammar usage, capitalization and punctuation are part of this course.

The courses primary goal is improving writing skills. Students will study concepts and styles associated with their technology. The student will work with, technical documents, reports, proposals and graphics.

Students will review the basics of composing letters and memos. Emphasis will be put on the student creating documents through case studies. Students will have to demonstrate and understand the content of documents they produce.

Students will further develop their reading comprehension skills. Skills in clear and logical thinking will be developed. Materials at various reading levels will be used in this course.

This course will teach students to recognize balance in thinking and reasoning and how to construct logical thought processes. The students will be challenged to evaluate how their actions affect their goals.

This course covers the ethical decisions that may need to be made in the business organization both from a personal and corporate standard. The students will be exposed to various ethical situations.

Techniques of proofreading and discovery of errors in reading, writing and spelling are practiced. The students will cover the proper use of the dictionary and thesaurus.

Principles of delivering an effective presentation including nonverbal skills, designing and delivering a presentation will be emphasized. Students will give various oral presentations.

Skills in one on one communication and small group communication will be developed through participating in group activities. Listening skills will also be developed.

This course will provide the students with an overview of today's American business scene. The students will examine trends in the social and legal environment that affect how business operates. The students will also get an introduction into management and human resources.

This course will cover foundations of business psychology, learning and motivational theories. Skills for dealing with individuals such as problems solving and stress management will be discussed.

Skills for dealing iwth personal relationships on the job and dealing with small groups will be developed. The students will participate in role playing situations.

Medical Terminology is a prerequisite for continuing in subsequent modules. Medical Terminology is learned through word-builidng methods. The student will learn prefixes, suffixes, word parts, and how to build words from these parts. The student will attain a basic knowledge of commonly used medical abbreviations. Medical Terminology is applied in each of the lab techniques to reinforce the understanding and meaning. (Module A)

The administrative skills to be p[resented are: appointment scheduling in-house and outside the office; postal services utilized by most medical offices; filing equipment techniques and systems utilized in medical offices; and telephone technique and etiquette. Other topics covered are banking procedures as they relate to the medical office; how to keep an office inventory; and how to efficiently purchase equipment and supplies. The pegboard system of bookkeeping in a medical office will be explained. Projects utilizing this system will be completed. (Module B)

The body system to be studied will be the musculoskeletal system, including anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Physical therapy theory will be explained. The student will have the opportunity to practice some of these procedures. X-ray theory will be taught along with basic X-ray positioning and processing. Other systems to be studied are the endocrine system and the nervous system, including anatomy, physiology, and pathology. (ModuleC)

The body systems to be studied will be the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, including anatomy, physiology, and pathology. CPR will be taught using the American Heart Association and / or American Red Cross protocols. Certification will be attained by each student. Office emergency and first-aid procedures will be presented. Office laboratory hematology procedures will be presented and related skills will be introduced. Other systems to be studied are the gastrointestinal system and our body's special senses, i.e. sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste, including anatomy, physiology, and pathology.

The body systems to be studied are the renal / urinary and male / female reproductive systems, including anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Included in this module is a basic lecture on aseptic hand-washing technique, and universal blood and body fluid precautions. The student must demonstrate a knowledge of hand-washing technique and successfully complete a final exam on all material presented in this module. (Module E)

Basic nutrition and special diets will be presented to enable the student to understand the relationship between nutrition and health. Medical law and ethics will be presented to give the student a basic understanding of his / her responsibilities and limits with the scope of medical assisting. (Module F)

Principles of insurance as it relates to the medical office will be presented. Information regarding private carriers, Medicare / Medicaid, and Worker's Compensation will be included. Also presented is the opportunity for the student to recognize the physician's legal and ethical responsibilities to the patient. An introduction to computer theory will be presented. Included will be a basic introduction to medical office software. (Module G)

Basic pharmacology will be covered as it relates to medical assistant's responsibilities. The metric system and Apothecary conversions will be explained. The methods by which drug dosages are calculated will be presented. The pegboard system of bookkeeping in a medical office will be explained.
The systems to be studied will be lymphatic and immune system, including anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Microbiology theory as it relates to the medical office lab will be presented. The role of the medical assistant in assisting with minor surgery will be presented. The student will practice skills utilized in assisting with minor surgery. Various patient exam tray set-ups along with identification of commonly used medical instruments will be presented. (Module H)

This course is an introduction to medical coding using ICD-9-CM coding and CPT-4 coding. This course will teach the student without previous exposure to the health care field to complete medical insurance forms on an entry-level basis.

This course will enable the student to combine their computer training with their medical training. Different medical office software packages will be used in this class. The topics covered will vary from scheduling appointments to the proper coding of insurance forms.

This course will introduce the student to the standard lab procedures. Starting with the "universal precautions" through a range of laboratory tests the student will practice each procedure. The first procedure will focus on the proper methods of taking and recording patient vital signs. Visual Acuity, EKG's, Ishihara, and Venipunctures are also included.

The student will continue building on the techniques from MA-L100. Urinalysis, CCM's, sanitation procedures, and injections will be introduced and mastered. The focus will be on the student performing the procedures on live patients.

The focus of this course will be to maintain, through additional hands on practice, the skills developed in MA-L100 and MA-L200.

In this course the students will spend additional time obtaining cultures, stool testing, and venipunctures. The students will continue to document their venipunctures and finger sticks. The more advanced students will be utilized as lab assistants to assist new students.

Completion of this course will give the students a mathematical foundation in the areas of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, powers, roots and percentages. The students will learn the proper order of operations applying formulas in solving mathematical expressions and problems.

Students completing this course will be able to write and solve simple and complex equations using combined algebraic operations, ratios, and proportion. The student will apply the practical application of the fundamentals of algebra to problem solving.

After completion of Technical Math, the student will begin to explore the ramifications of trigonometric functions. These branches include ratio and identification of right triangles, interpolation with trigonometric function tables, and determining unknown angles and sides of right triangles.

After completion of Application Math II, the student will now explore plane geometry, which will involve axioms, postulates, angular measurement and angular geometric principles using theorems and corollaries.

After completion of Application Math II, the student will now explore plane geometry, which will involve axioms, postulates, angular measurement and angular geometric principles using theorems and corollaries.

After completion of Application Math III, the student will study triangles and how to solve them with the Pythagorean Theorem. This course will also include the study of similar figures, polygons and circles.

This forty-five (45) hour externship provides the student with the opportunity to observe and participate in medicine, thus having newly acquired skills. Through this course, a student is expected to take an active role in a doctor's office or clinic, performing those job duties of a medical assistant. Externship sites are selected that will give the student experience in both office and clinical skills.