General Office Skills
Clatsop Community College offers the following office skills classes, many of them included in the "Administrative Office Professional" sequence. Please refer to the current college catalog via the link below, and meet with an advisor to plan a course of study that meets your needs.
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OA 104
ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS
(4.00 Lecture Hrs./Wk.) 4 Credits
Students improve their skill in grammar, spelling, vocabulary,
punctuation, and the use of reference sources and electronic aids.
Prerequisite: Score of 42+ on the COMPASS Writing placement
test, or instructor approval.
OA 116
OFFICE PROCEDURES
(4.00 Lecture Hrs./Wk.) 4 Credits
Students become proficient in procedures of office work including
business communication skills, office management and support
duties, and human relations skills. Prerequisite: COMPASS Reading
placement test score of 44+ or instructor approval. Recommended
30 words a minute or more keying
COMPUTER KEYBOARDING
(2.00 Lecture/Lab Hrs./Wk.) 1 Credit
Students develop basic keyboarding techniques using a computer
terminal. Applicable to all disciplines. Prerequisite: COMPASS
Reading placement test score of 44+ or instructor approval. English
language and reading skills.
OA 121
KEYBOARDING I
(6.00 Lecture/Lab Hrs./Wk.) 3 Credits
Students develop skill in keyboarding techniques, proofreading, and
machine composition. They acquire skill in producing simple letters,
reports, and memorandums. Note: Students are placed in keyboarding
classes according to their demonstrated proficiency. Prerequisite:
COMPASS Reading placement test score of 44+ or instructor approval.
English language and reading skills.
OA 124
KEYBOARDING SKILL BUILDING
(6.00 Lecture/Lab Hrs./Wk.) 3 Credits
Students identify and correct keyboarding problems, develop
overall keyboarding skill, and evaluate skill development progress.
Prerequisite: Recommended OA 120, OA 121, or keying of at least
20 words a minute.
OA 126
OFFICE SKILLS FOR THE MEDICAL SETTING
(4.00 Lecture Hrs./Wk.) 4 Credits
Students will become experienced in the areas of entry level office
procedures such as telephone techniques including etiquette, patient
scheduling, office organization, office communication, the use of
office machinery such as faxes and multi-line phones while providing
for patient privacy and confidentiality. In addition an introduction
to computer systems, software and billing, coding and insurance
procedures will be explored.
OA 131
10-KEY SKILL BUILDING
(2.00 Lecture/Lab Hrs./Wk.) 1 Credit
Students develop speed and accuracy using the 10-key numerical
keypad. Prerequisite: English language and reading skills.
OA 142
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION
(6.00 Lecture/Lab Hrs./Wk.) 3 Credits
Students review and apply their knowledge of medical terminology
through simulated transcription of medical correspondence and
reports. Prerequisite: OA 121, OA 201, and OA 225 or instructor
approval.
OA 201
WORD-PROCESSING PROCEDURES I
(6.00 Lecture/Lab Hrs./Wk.) 3 Credits
Students develop word-processing knowledge and skills necessary
for using microcomputers and Windows software to prepare and
edit documents. Prerequisite: Touch keyboarding skills are
recommended.
OA 202
WORD-PROCESSING PROCEDURES II
(6.00 Lecture/Lab Hrs./Wk.) 3 Credits
Students increase their proficiency in using word-processing; develop
skill in using advanced-level functions, practice desktop publishing
operations and detailed office-style formatting. Prerequisite: OA
201.
OA 205
DESKTOP PUBLISHING
(2.00 Lecture Hrs./Wk.) 2 Credits
Students develop skill in using desktop publishing software to
create newsletters, brochures, business cards, etc. for course
work, professional purposes, and personal use. Prerequisite: OA
201 or MIC 145.
MIC 207
PRESENTATION SOFTWARE
(2.00 Lecture Hrs./Wk.) 2 Credits
Students use software packages and creative design principles to
create professional quality presentations that may include on-screen,
multi-media, slide show, and hard copy applications. Prerequisite:
CS 131 or MIC 145.
OA 225
MACHINE TRANSCRIPTION
(6.00 Lecture/Lab Hrs./Wk.) 3 Credits
Students demonstrate skill in using transcribing equipment in roughdraft,
memorandum, and letter formats. They become proficient in
proofreading and editing copy. Prerequisite: OA 121 and OA 201
or instructor approval.
OA 240
FILING AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT
(6.00 Lecture/Lab Hrs./Wk.) 3 Credits
Students develop competence in basic filing rules, proficiency in
setting up manual filing systems, and an understanding of the overall
records management function in both small and large businesses.
OA 295
OFFICE SYSTEMS DIRECTED PROJECT
(2.00 Lecture & 6.00 Lab Hrs./Wk.) 4 Credits
Students build on knowledge gained in other courses and use critical
thinking and problem solving skills to address a significant problem
in their area of specialization. Students complete a comprehensive
project and make a professional presentation. This is the capstone
course for the Office Systems program. Prerequisite: Completion
of all but the last quarter of program course work.
BA 214
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
(3.00 Lecture Hrs./Wk.) 3 Credits
Students demonstrate the ability to prepare memos, letters, and
informal reports; conduct research; and prepare analytical business
and/or technical reports. Prerequisite: COMPASS writing score of 42+
or OA 104; OA 121; and instructor approval.
