Accounting 101 - 64 Hours

Prerequisite:  Accounting 100

Accounting for: a merchandising business - purchases and cash payments; sales and cash receipts; work sheet and adjustments for a merchandising business; financial statements and closing entries for a merchandising business - Comprehensive Review, Problem 2 (Mills Sporting Goods Store); accounting for payroll; employee earnings and deductions, employer taxes and reports; Comprehensive Review, Problem 3 (Carlson Company).

  Accounting 102 - 64 Hours

Prerequisite:  Accounting 101

Accounting for: notes and interest; bad debts; merchandise inventory; plant assets and depreciation; accruals and deferrals. Comprehensive Review, Problem 4 (Wendover Fashions); accounting for partnerships. Appendix A: the voucher system; Appendix B: other depreciation methods - sum-of-the-years’ digits method and accelerated cost recovery systems.

Prerequisite:  None 

Course covers: introducing the human body, cells and tissues; the skin; the skeletal system; the muscular system, the central nervous system, the peripheral nervous system; the sense organs; the endocrine control, the circulatory system - blood.

Prerequisite:  Anatomy & Physiology 100

Course covers: The circulatory system - the heart; circulation of blood and lymph; the body’s defense mechanisms; the respiratory system; the digestive system; the urinary system; regulation of fluids and electrolytes; reproduction.

Prerequisite:  Keyboarding 100

Course covers understanding the basics of the communicating process; uncovering the psychology of business communication; listening actively; listening with a purpose; preparing presentations; speaking with a purpose; reading actively; reading with a purpose; reading checklist.

Prerequisite:  Business Communications 100

Writing as a process; Writing with style; formatting for function and effectiveness; writing to inform; writing to request; writing to respond; writing to sell; writing to report; the RRTWRP PROCESS.

Prerequisite: None

Course covers the essentials of decimals, fractions, equivalents, percents, weights, and measures, banking, credit and interest checking accounts, interest computations, cash and trade discounts, sales, payroll, time payment plans, and basic business applications.

Prerequisite:  None 

This course covers the touch method, home row keys and touch method, touch method 1-9 and 0 keys, non-add key, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, memory, decimals, decimal points, percents; mixed operations, interest, trade discounts, cash and chain discounts, multifactor and negative multiplication and metrics; sales financial calculations, payroll expense reports; bank reconciliation, income taxes, budgeting and investments.

Prerequisite:  None

This course covers characteristics and socioeconomic environment of business; legal aspects of business; proprietorships; partnerships; corporate forms of business; owners’ product and service planning; nature and scope to marketing distribution; functions and institutions; financial records; financing and financial services, credit and collections; business risks and insurance; planning, organizing; controlling and decision making.

Prerequisite:  None 

Course designed to assist prospective office workers to develop self-awareness about personal grooming, diet and physical conditioning. Topics include: personal assessment; programming yourself for success; values clarification; focusing on you: personality and interests; skills assessment; the world and you; information integration; making decisions, putting it all together to reach a tentative career goal; targeting your job search, preparing a winning resume; interviewing successfully; and future focus.

Prerequisite:  Keyboarding 100

Course covers: creating and editing a word document; creating a research paper; using a wizard to create a resume and create a cover letter with a table; creating a document with a table, chart, and watermark; generating form letters; mailing labels and envelopes; creating a professional newsletter; Microsoft word 2000 help system; Appendix C - resetting the word menus and toolbars.

Prerequisite:  Computer Application 100

Course covers: creating a worksheet and embedded chart; formulas, functions, and formatting queries; analysis, charting, and working with large worksheets; financial functions, data tables, amortization schedules, and hyperlinks; creating, sorting, and querying a database worksheet; creating templates and working with multiple worksheets and workbooks; linking an Excel worksheet to a Word document; Microsoft Excel 2000 help system.

Prerequisite:  Computer Applications 101

Part One: Access 2000 64 hours - creating a database using design and data-sheet views; querying a database using the select query window; maintaining a database using the design and update features of access; report forms and combo boxes; enhancing forms with OLE fields, hyperlinks, and sub-forms; creating an application system using macros, wizards and switchboard manager; integrating Excel worksheet data into an Access database.

Part Two: PowerPoint 2000 64 hours - using a design template and auto layouts to create a presentation; using outline view and clip art to create a slide show; using embedded visuals to enhance a slide show; creating a presentation containing interactive OLE documents; importing clips from the Microsoft clip gallery.

Prerequisite: None

Course covers: managing information and change in a connected world; hardware: enabling information processing; software: operating systems and productivity applications; connectivity: telecommunications, networks, and the internet; special features: hot wired, Ethics, Drivers; computers in the future, webmaster, globe trotting, connecting native Americans, computer network technician.

Prerequisites: Accounting 100

Course covers - using Peachtree: general ledger transactions, payroll generation/payment of employees, sales orders and returns, receipts, purchase orders and returns, payments, stock items and inventory valuation, long-term assets management, partnership income distribution, partnership and other topic related information.

Prerequisite:  Computerized Accounting 100

Course covers: getting started with QuickBooks; setting up your business’s accounting system; cash-oriented activities; adjusting entries; budgeting; reporting business activities; debits and credits.

Prerequisites:  Keyboarding 100

Course covers introduction to database management; purpose and advantage of using database management; functions; managing the database; tables; database and the Internet; database administration and other information relating to the subject matter.

Prerequisite:  None

Course focuses on verb tenses, the simple present tense, nouns, special verbs and expressions, the simple past tense and future tense, nouns and pronoun, comparisons, simple gerunds and infinitive, prepositions, simple vocabulary building, irregular verbs, accented syllables and simple parts of speech, phrasing, front, mid/back-vowel sounds, word roots and word origins, simple clauses, word pyramids/anagrams, simple grammar, analysis of simple sentences, terminologies, reading and writing, enrichment materials tapes, pictures, flashcards, the dictionary; reading and writing exercises and periodic diagnostic tests will be presented.

Prerequisite:  ESL 100

Course focuses on various parts of speech the verb to be, subject pronouns (he and she), questions (what and who), demonstratives (this, these, that and those), possessive adjectives, present tense, present past, present tense, complex tense, reflective and intensive pronouns, comparisons of adjectives, active and passive voice, either and neither, adjective and adverbial clauses, prepositions and prepositional phrase, contractions, sentences forming, reading and writing. Enrichment materials utilized.

Prerequisite:  ESL 101 

Course designed to provide newcomers to the United States an overview of American culture and traditions and to improve the reading comprehension of non-native speakers of English. Content strives to create a general portrait of the United States, both its virtues and shortcomings. The following: topics will be covered: attitudes, values, and lifestyles; the salad bowl: cultural diversity in the U.S.; levels of learning; fun and games, government and the American citizen; the world of American business; American holidays: history and customs.

The communicative approach is utilized to introduce students to a variety of activities that require the knowledge of a specific vocabulary. This would enable students to increase their English vocabulary within the context of specific thematic areas relative tot heir own lives. This will equip them with knowledge of appropriate vocabulary to communicate in English and concentrate on specific themes or topics of interest.

Prerequisite: ESL 101

This course is computer based and accompanies a CD-ROM. Applicants should display basic computer skills in order to be able to use the computer for this step-by-step course. Preparation covers listening comprehension; reading comprehension; the test of written English. Practice tests are given to assist students in getting ready for the TOEFL examination.

Prerequisite: None

Course focuses on writing complete sentences using verbs, nouns, pronouns, joining ideas together, mastering mechanics, abbreviations, direct and indirect quotation, spotting vowels and consonants, confused or sound-alike words, projects, punctuation, organization and clarity, past tense, past participle in action, progressive tenses and other important parts of speech.

Prerequisite: None

Preparation covers: grammar; the writing process, readings in social studies and science; interpreting literature and the arts; mathematics. Simulated GED tests administered at various times during the preparation.

Prerequisite: None

Course covers: Human Relations - the key to personal and career success; perception - different views of the world; motivation - maximizing productivity; creative problem-solving - making good decisions; working within the organization - structure and climate; group dynamics: the advantages of working with others; teamwork: becoming a team player; communication: the essential; goal setting: steps to the future; leadership: styles and skills of an effective leader; ethics at work: your attitude and responsibilities; workplace expectations: business etiquette; meeting the future: global challenges and personal growth.

Prerequisite: None

Course designed to assist the student to properly prepare individual income tax return, gross income and exclusions, self-employed and employee expenses, business expenses retirement plans, itemized deductions, tax credit, special taxes, accounting periods/methods, depreciation, capital gains/losses, withholdings, partnership taxation, corporate income tax, tax administration and tax plan, and estimated payments and payroll taxes.

Prerequisite:  None 

Course covers: Introduction - the beginnings of business law; the legal system in the United States; the courts and their function; how the courts handle lawsuits; contracts - an introduction; the contract agreement, offer, acceptance, counteroffer; consideration; the law of torts; property rights, personal property; leases and real estate transfers; criminal law and business; wills and trusts.

Prerequisite:  None

Course covers overview of marketing; marketing planning; understanding the buyer, the environment and competition; marketing research and demands; product and service decision; new products, chain management; promotion and advertising; future of marketing.

Prerequisite:  None

This introductory course covers basic reading writing skills, conversation, composition and basic grammar.

Prerequisite:  None

Course covers: alphabetic keys; numeric keys; 10-key numeric keyboard; specialized punctuation-mark/symbol keys; simple correspondence; reports; simple timed writings; skill building using the ABC Approach.

Prerequisite:  Keyboarding 100

The computer is utilized to take the typist to approximately 45 to 50 words per minute. Composition and centering, business letters; memos, manuscripts reports and tables, drills and timed writings are covered.

Prerequisites:  Medical Terminology 100, Keyboarding 101

Course designed to familiarize students with basic terms through transcription of realistic medical cases. Students transcribe medical reports using model report forms for a medical center.

Prerequisite:  Keyboarding 100

Topics cover: the medical assisting profession; understanding the protocols of medical practice; communicating with patients and colleagues; written communications and record-keeping; assisting with office emergencies; patient information booklet; messages; emergency appointments; patients’ scheduling appointments; ordering office supplies; the electronic office and administrative support responsibilities.

Prerequisite:  Anatomy & Physiology 100

Course covers: the evolution of health care and its language; medical records: the foundation of lifetime care; the integumentary system; learning the elements of the medical language; medical language: a tool for communication; the musculoskeletal system; hematology; the immune system; the endocrine system; the nervous system. Cassette tapes on the subject presented to provide verbal reinforcement of the course.

Prerequisite: Medical Terminology 100

Course covers: the special senses - vision, hearing, smell, taste, touch; the respiratory system; the cardio-vascular system; the gastrointestinal system; the-urinary system; the male/female reproductive systems; pregnancy, birth, and postpartum; mental health, oncology.

Prerequisite:  None

Course covers: the changing and challenging office; job titles, on the job situation, projects and activities; communicating effectively; managing work and time; preparing communications - reprographics, duplexing of copies, making copies, assembling enclosures, preparing documents for distribution; locating of files; processing mail; filing documents; sorting and presenting the mail; using telephone directories; using office machines effectively.

Prerequisite: Keyboarding 100

Course covers: the successful employee; document preparation; career planning; employment opportunities, work organization, office reprographics, telecommunications, the office team, public relations, communication process, supervision and leader-ship, document preparation, financial assistant, telephone techniques, records management procedures, mailing/shipping ser-vices, meeting and conference planning.

Prerequisite: Accounting 100

This course provides the student with an overview of payroll accounting covering topics such as: the need for payroll and personnel records, compute wages, social security taxes, payroll accounting system, state laws, income tax withholdings, compensation taxes; record gross payroll and withholdings taxes, the deposit or payment of payroll taxes, record adjustments, transactions pertaining to other payroll deductions, account and payroll records and questions on payroll projects.

Prerequisite:  Keyboarding 100, Computer Applications 100, Medical Terminology 100

Course covers: a career role and responsibilities as an insurance billing specialist; legal issues affecting insurance claims and medical records, basics of health insurance, diagnostic coding; procedural coding; electronic data interchange, tracing delinquent claims and insurance problem solving, office and insurance strategies, office and insurance collections strategies, managed care systems and special plans, private insurance plans.

Prerequisite:  Recordkeeping/Billing 100

Course covers working with major insurance plans and benefits (Blue cross/blue shield, Medicaid, etc.), tricare and champva, workers’ compensation, disability income insurance and disability benefit programs, hospital billing and compiling medical reports using various claims forms for billing and diagnostic coding.

Prerequisite: None

The course covers the use of the dictionary, word building, suffixes, prefixes, parts of speech, syllabication, spelling, homophones, synonyms/anonyms, and business related words with silent letters, double letters, obscure medial vowels.

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Prerequisite: Keyboarding 100

Course covers inventory concepts; creating inventory database files; enter and correct inventory transactions, backing-up and restoring data; completing projects using computerized inventory software.

Prerequisite: Computerized Inventory Procedures 100

Review of previous chapters; general set-up information using selected data form; entering source documents - input forms, transaction options; entering inventory simulations and applications; building the inventory master file using computerized inventory software.

Prerequisite: None

Course covers: an overview of records management; alphabetic storage and retrieval; subject, numeric and geographic storage and retrieval; records management technology; records control; records management career opportunities and job descriptions; card and special records.

Prerequisite:  Keyboarding 101

Course covers keyboarding review and drills to build speed, accuracy and control. Emphasis placed on commonly typed business communications, with a variety of letter styles and features; rules tables; reports with footnotes; and bibliographies. Students should derive a typing speed of 40-50 words a minutes on timed writings with five or less errors.

Prerequisite:  Typing 102

Course designed to help students reach a high level of proficiency. They will be able to produce various business correspondences; labels; invoices; requisitions; full-page articles and other reports with footnotes and Table of Contents. Students are expected to type 50-60 words a minute on timed writing with five or less errors.