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Introduction to the computer keyboard. Speed and accuracy development; keyboard compositions and introduction to e-mail; formatting letters, reports, and memos. S/U grade option. Prerequisite: If English is not your first language, placement into EAP 100 is required.
Study of basic medical terminology: prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining word forms, special endings, plural forms, abbreviations, and symbols. Emphasis is placed on spelling, definition, usage, and pronunciation. Prerequisite: BRDGE 093 or EAP 100.
Collect, analyze, and apply patient billing information to insurance billing forms within current governmental guidelines. Prerequisite: BSTEC 104.
Review parts of speech, sentence structure, subject/verb agreement, punctuation, capitalization, number usage, and language usage in professional business writing. Prerequisite: Placement into BRDGE 093 or EAP 100.
Word processing functions and applications using Microsoft Word. S/U grade option, Keyboarding speed of 30 wpm. Prerequisite: BSTEC 130 or CIS 100 or equivalent.
Memos, letters, reports, and oral presentations using business style and strategy. Revision of writing, group interaction, and diversity are emphasized, as well as written and oral communication. Prerequisite: BSTEC 107 or instructor permission or ACCUPLACER reading/writing score of 80/85. Keyboarding recommended.
Introduction to legal, moral, and ethical issues in health care professions. Prerequisite: EAP 100 or BRDGE 093.
Introduction to CPT, ICD-9-CM and Level II HCPC's coding systems. Medical topics related to Medicare fraud and abuse, as it relates to coding and payment collection in any medical setting. HIPAA issues related to privacy, security and transaction code sets will be introduced. Prerequisite: BSTEC 104 or instructor's permission.
For the computer beginner. Basic word processing, spreadsheet, and computer concepts. Keyboarding speed of 15-20 wpm recommended. No previous computer experience required. S/U grade option. Prerequisite: If English is not your first language, placement into EAP is required.
Introduction to computer concepts, applications, XHTML, and the Internet using Windows and Microsoft Office including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint. Students may receive credit for either BSTEC 130 or CIS 100, but not both. S/U grade option. Prerequisite: BSTEC 100 or equivalent and minimum English placement into EAP 121 or BRDGE 093.
Comprehensives study of the advanced functions of Microsoft Word 2007.
Basic database functions using Microsoft Access 2007. S/U grade option. Prerequisite: BSTEC 130 or CIS 100 or equivalent.
Basic and intermediate spreadsheet functions using Microsoft Excel. S/U grade option. Prerequisite: BSTEC 130 or CIS 100 or equivalent.
Advanced spreadsheet functions of Microsoft Excel. S/U grade option. Prerequisite: BSTEC 224 or equivalent, and BUS 130 or ACCT 101 or equivalents.
Introduction to written methods of technical communication used in all sectors of the business community. Covers writing policies, procedures, report proposals, and process descriptions. Prerequisite: BSTEC 110 and 130 or CIS 100. Accuplacer writing score of 82 and reading score of 78. BSTEC 100 is strongly recommended.
Assess employment skills, develop a resume and letters of application, videotape employment interviews, and job search strategies. Includes development of a portfolio. Should be taken prior to BUS 290 and within last 2 quarters of the program. Prerequisite: Minimum English placement into BRDGE 093, EAP 121.
The BSTEC Skills Center offers a variety of courses and times to choose from. The instruction is individualized; most courses require basic computer skills, some require word processing skills. Unless noted otherwise, courses include S/U grade option.
Registration is permitted any time during the first seven weeks of the quarter (six weeks for summer) as space is available.
Orientation Guidelines: Students registered at beginning of the quarter must attend a mandatory orientation session at first day of class. Students registering later MUST attend an orientation meeting within the first week of their contract start date. This is an excellent time to get answers to your questions concerning the skills center courses.
Application of word processing to format letters, reports, memos and other business. Recommended keyboarding speed of 35 wpm. Prerequisite: BSTEC 100 and 109 or equivalent, and knowledge of MS Word
Application of word processing to format letters, reports, memos, and other business documents. Prerequisite: BSTEC 102, 109 or equivalent, and knowledge of MS Word.
Learn Windows terminology, features, and commands that are helpful when using Window-based applications. Prerequisite: BSTEC 130 or CIS 100.
Medical document processing techniques and skills necessary for a medical document processor/transcriptionist in a medical office, hospital, or an extended care facility. Prerequisite: BSTEC 102, 104, and 109.
Transcription techniques for medical reports in medical offices, clinics, and hospitals. Prerequisite: BSTEC 112 or equivalent; and keyboarding speed of 45 wpm.
Designed to improve speed and accuracy using the computer ten-key pad. For students with previous ten-key and basic business math experience. S/U grade option. Prerequisite: BSTEC 120 or equivalent.
An overview of basic word processing features using Microsoft Word. Introduction to commands, formats, and printing Word documents. Previous computer experience in the Windows environment recommended. S/U grade only. Prerequisite: BSTEC 100 or equivalent.
An overview of basic spreadsheet features using Microsoft Excel. Introduction to commands, formats, and printing spreadsheets. Previous computer experience in the Windows environment is recommended. S/U grade only. Prerequisite: BSTEC 100.
An overview of basic database management features using Microsoft Access. Introduction to commands, formats, and printing databases. Previous computer experience in the Windows environment is recommended. S/U grade only. Prerequisite: BSTEC 100.
Introduction to HTML and the Web features of the Microsoft Office Suite. S/U grade option. Prerequisite: BSTEC 130 or CIS 100.
Introduction to legal words, definitions, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage.
Production of documents used in the legal field. Final application requires students to convert legal documents to Washington state specification. Prerequisite: BSTEC 109 and LEGAL 205, or their equivalents.
Designed to improve proofreading and editing skills. Find and correct mistakes, clarify ideas, apply the rules of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and word usage. Prerequisite: BSTEC 107.
Introduction to the basic rules of filing, indexing, and alphabetizing. This tutorial complies with the filing rules of the Association of Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA). Prerequisite: Minimum placement into EAP 100 or BRDGE 093.
Special courses and topics may be designed for individual programs in Business Information Technology. S/U grade only. Prerequisite: Permission of lab instructor.
Introduction to the essentials of presentation graphics using Microsoft PowerPoint. Prerequisite: BSTEC 130 or CIS 100.
Advanced course for students familiar with Microsoft Office programs. Create and integrate Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint documents to build a professional portfolio. S/U grade option. Prerequisite: BSTEC 130 or CIS 100, BSTEC 109, 224, or equivalent.
NOTE: A $26.55 lab fee is charged for enrollment in any one of the following labs. This is a one-time quarterly fee which covers all courses or credits for which a student registers in a lab.
