The emphasis throughout the curriculum is on the administrative assistant as a vital member of an office team. The program will offer students the opportunity to develop skills necessary to organize data using spreadsheet and database management software, interact with clients, vendors, and the general public, plan meetings, supervise the office, handle purchasing, and train other workers.
Office Technology will train students to become proficient computer users in various software applications. Students enrolled in the program, which provides flexible scheduling through an open-entry/open-exit classroom environment, will participate in hands-on, real life work situations in order to become a skilled office professional upon graduation. Studies will range from office procedures to developing expertise in Internet, e-mail, and software applications. Additional coursework integrates the software applications into projects. The students will be given the opportunity to gain work experience through an optional internship.
The coursework provides course content that will prepare the student to take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), the globally recognized standard for desktop skills.
Graduates of the program are prepared for the following positions: medical administrative assistant, medical office assistant, medical receptionist, medical records assistant, medical secretary, medical office manager, administrative support supervisor, and administrative services manager.
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