Course Description - Office Technology Management
LOTM1210 Business Documentation I (3 Credits)
This course provides training in keyboard skills and document formatting using a word-processing application program. Students participate in simulated office projects to develop competencies in language art skills and document production.
LOTM1250 Administrative Office Management (3 Credits)
The theory and practice of office management, concepts and applications of personnel, system interactions, and information technology are covered. Keyboarding skills are required.
LOTM1310 Medical Terminology (3 Credits)
This course establishes the foundation for the medical courses offered in the program. The parts, definitions, applications, and spelling of medical terms will be covered.
LOTM1400 Principles of Records Management (2 Credits)
A comprehensive course designed to develop proficiency and competency in managing paper and computer records based on ARMA rules.
LOTM1560 Law and Ethics for the Medical Professional (3 Credits)
Students will gain a working knowledge of the complex legal, moral, and ethical issues pertaining to the health profession.
LOTM1600 Orientation to Health Care (HUC) (3 Credits)
A lecture course providing an overview of health care today including current health care professionals and health care delivery systems and services. Third party payers, facility ownership, health organization structure, communications and communication devices, workplace behavior, teamwork, definitions and importance of values, ethics, legalities, patient rights and quality care are a focus, as well as intercultural understanding and communication. Also covered are the history of the health unit coordinating profession, National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC) and the certification process, management techniques, and problem solving skills for health unit coordinators. (Prerequisites: LOTM1210, LOTM1310)
LOTM1610 Health Unit Coordinating Procedures I (3 Credits)
A lecture course on the principles necessary for the student to comprehend and perform health unit coordinating skills and procedures. (Prerequisite: LOTM1600)
LOTM1620 Health Unit Coordinating Procedures II (3 Credits)
A laboratory course during which the student practices health unit coordinating skills and procedures in a simulated work environment; applies knowledge acquired in Health Unit Coordinating Procedures I. (Prerequisites: LOTM1600, LOTM1610)
LOTM1630 Health Unit Coordinator Internship (2 Credits)
Practice of health unit coordinating skills and procedures on the nursing unit in a health care facility. The student applies knowledge and skills acquired in Health Unit Coordinating courses. (Prerequisites: LOTM1620 and permission of instructor)
LOTM1640 HUC Certification Test Review (1 credit)
This course will prepare students for the HUC certification examination. (Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in LOTM1620 and permission of instructor)
LOTM2210 Business Documentation II (3 Credits)
This course focuses on the production of business documents by integrating software applications including word processing, spreadsheets and data management, as well as Windows and desktop publishing. Prerequisites: LOTM1210, LCIS1320 or permission of instructor)
LOTM2250 Administrative Office Procedures (3 Credits)
A systematic simulation-related approach to the increasing complexities of tasks and technology faced by office support personnel. (Prerequisites: LOTM2210, LCIS1320 or permission of instructor)
LOTM2260 Legal Office Procedures (3 Credits)
This course provides a task-related approach to basic law office procedures, as well as general legal research, law office ethics, the court system, etc. (Prerequisites: LOTM1250, LCIS1320 or permission of instructor)
LOTM2270 Medical Office Procedures (3 Credits)
This course provides a realistic approach for students to learn the skills required in a medical office including communications, records management, telecommunications, billing, scheduling and terminology. (Prerequisites: LOTM1250, LOTM1310, LCIS1320 or permission of instructor)
LOTM2300 Administrative Machine Transcription (3 Credits)
This course provides intensive instruction and practice in listening and transcribing from recorded and direct dictation. Emphasis is on accuracy, formatting skills and language arts skills. (Prerequisites: LOTM2210, type a minimum of 50 wpm, or permission of instructor)
LOTM2320 Medical Machine Transcription I (3 Credits)
This course provides intensive instruction and practice in listening and transcribing medical terminology and recorded dictation. Emphasis is on accuracy, formatting skills and language arts skills. (Prerequisites: LOTM1310, LOTM2210, type a minimum of 50 wpm, or permission of instructor)
LOTM2330 Medical Machine Transcription II (3 Credits)
Medical Machine Transcription II continues building professional medical transcription skills. Students will transcribe chart notes, patient histories, letters, memos and medical reports using computerized dictation methods. Developing accuracy in transcribing dictated materials will be emphasized. Students will be expected to complete timed writings to increase typing speeds to 70+ wpm. (Prerequisite: LOTM2320)
LOTM2520 Medical Insurance Billing (3 Credits)
This course develops the skills to apply information using proper coding and billing procedures. (Prerequisites: LOTM1210, LOTM1310 or permission of instructor)
LOTM2550 Computerized Accounting (3 Credits)
This course will introduce the student to computerized accounting systems using QuickBooks Pro. The accounting procedures that were done manually in Accounting I will now be performed on the computer using accounting software that is currently being used in business and industry. These procedures include setting up a chart of accounts, entering transactions, summarizing data, generating financial reports, payroll, and banking transactions. The course will cover the accounting cycle for service and merchandising sole proprietorships. (Prerequisites: LACC1310, LCIS1320)
