ACCT101 Principles of Accounting I 3.5 Cr. Hrs.
Provides the student with a fundamental grasp of accounting procedures. Students will learn to differentiate between and formulate the accounting transactions necessary for a sound fiscal policy, including: t-accounts, general journal, general ledger, adjustments, worksheets, closing entries and the post-closing trial balance.
Prerequisites: none (30/10/0/3.5)

ACCT102 Principles of Accounting II 3.5 Cr. Hrs.
Expands the student's foundation of accounting procedures. Students will learn to create and combine: sales tallies, revenue accounts, accounts receivable ledgers, purchase and accounts payable ledgers, cash receipts, cash payments, payroll computations, accrual and deferral computations, and business financial statements.
Prerequisites: ACCT101 or equivalent (30/10/0/3.5)

ACCT204 Business Payroll Principles 4 Cr. Hrs.
Focuses the student upon the importance of developing accurate payroll and personnel records. The student will learn to compute payroll information, including social security taxes, benefits, unemployment compensation taxes, withholding for income taxes, analyzing payroll transactions and preparation of tax forms and returns.
Prerequisites: ACCT101 (30/20/0/04)

APS101 Applied Medical Science I 2 Cr. Hrs.
Introduces a medical vocabulary building system for those entering the healthcare field. Students will learn to incorporate terms dealing with basic anatomy and physiology, disease processes, standard diagnostic and treatment procedures, common medications and abbreviations through the recognition and combination of medical prefixes, suffixes and other vocabulary elements from which hundreds of medical terms are derived with particular emphasis on skeletal and muscular systems, pathology, cardiovascular, respiratory, immune systems, radiology and diagnostic procedures.
Prerequisites: none (20/00/0/02)

APS102 Applied Medical Science II 2 Cr. Hrs.
Culminates a comprehensive medical vocabulary building system for those entering the healthcare field. Students will learn to extend medical vocabulary identification and recognition by introducing terms emphasizing the integumentary, endocrine, reproductive, digestive, urinary, and nervous systems, and pharmacological terminology.
Prerequisites: APS101(20/00/0/02)

CAT101 Computer-Aided Transcription 2 Cr. Hrs.
Introduces computer-aided transcription, videotaping, electronic recording, and word processing. Students will learn to recognize and operate the necessary hardware and software for success in the court reporting profession through "hands-on" training.
Prerequisites: none(00/40/0/02)

CL100 Clinical Internship 5 Cr. Hrs.
Provides on site medical transcription experience. Students will learn to implement transcription knowledge by performing actual medical transcription assignments during a 150 hour internship at an actual medical transcription facility.
Prerequisites: All program courses except MDT104 (00/00/150/05)

CICS101 Computer Networking Essentials I 4 Cr. Hrs.
Presents an introduction of network types and components. Students will learn to distinguish between various network configurations, delineate wiring and cabling, confront network security and ethical issues, recount the benefits and limitations of several network types, and implement and administer a simple Local Area Network (LAN).
Prerequisites: none (30/20/0/04)

CICS102 Introduction to Computer Management 4 Cr. Hrs.
Offers insight and understanding computer usage and databases. Through hands-on experience, students will learn to appraise computer software, solve system requirement issues, and produce operational fixes for scheduling, memory management, and customization issues.
Prerequisites: none (30/20/0/04)

CICS103 Introduction to Computer Network Management 4 Cr. Hrs.
Confronts the challenges of network software installation and management. Students will learn to illustrate control of network access and security; demonstrate resource management and protocols; troubleshoot configuration, recovery and modification issues; and recommend solutions with respect to standards/licensing, and physical/virtual connections.
Prerequisites: CICS101 (30/20/0/04)

CICS104 Computer Networking Essentials II 4 Cr. Hrs.
Details the use of network software menu utilities and provides opportunities to formulate solutions for a variety of networking difficulties. Students will learn to express the theories and background of service and support activities, perform equipment upgrades and routine maintenance, troubleshoot error conditions, demonstrate proper removal and insertion of expansion boards and produce solutions by interpreting extended diagnostics.
Prerequisites: CICS103 (30/20/0/04)

CICS200 Computer Information Systems 3.5 Cr. Hrs.
Provides an introduction to basic concepts and theories of electronic data processing systems. Students will learn to distinguish disk operating systems, utilize filing systems, manage computer memory, perform basic file management operations and classify application development tools through hands-on experience in a lab setting.
Prerequisites: Keyboard proficiency (20/30/0/3.5)

CICS201 Microcomputer Applications 4 Cr. Hrs.
Presents the organization and structure of word processing systems. Students will learn to distinguish software types (operating systems, applications), assess word processing software, describe input/output devices, apply basic terminology, and implement office software skills through hands-on training in a lab setting.
Prerequisites: KYB101 (30/20/0/04)

CICS202 Spreadsheet Applications 4 Cr. Hrs.
Defines spreadsheet development and applications. Students will learn to demonstrate and apply skills utilizing spreadsheet software, including: building workbooks, formatting worksheets, designing reports, and creating complex functions/formulas.
Prerequisites: KYB101 and CICS201 (30/20/0/04)

CICS203 Computer Networking Management 4 Cr. Hrs.
Introduces communications technologies relating to voice, video, data and image. Students will learn to gauge data transmission topologies and standards, interpret error detection and connection error codes, and evaluate for recommendation networking software/operating systems and available types of service providers.
Prerequisites: CICS103 (30/20/0/04)

CICS204 Internet Connections 4 Cr. Hrs.
Integrates theory with the opportunity for hands-on practice using the Internet. Students will learn to implement E-mail accounts; demonstrate browsing software functions involving search engines, Telnet, Archie, WATS, Gopher, and WWW; utilize file transfer and addressing protocols, and demonstrate aspects of web page design.
Prerequisites: CICS203 (30/20/0/04)

CICS301 Database Management and Information Systems 4 Cr. Hrs.
Introduces use of database software applications. Students will learn, demonstrate and apply skills associated with database software, including: construct and integrate databases, formulate queries, build macros, create GUI switchboards, and produce standardized business reports.
Prerequisites: KYB101 and CICS201 (30/20/0/04)

CICS303 Seminar in Computer Applications 4 Cr. Hrs.
Provides insight and analysis into computer related business problems and the implementation of solutions. Students will learn to resolve system crashes/deadlocks, customize and configure various operating systems, and troubleshoot computer difficulties in the business office environment by developing integrated hardware/software solutions.
Prerequisites: CICS301 (30/20/0/04)

CICS304 Network Administration I 4 Cr. Hrs.
Outlines Microsoft® network operating systems and prepares for professional network administrator situations. Students will learn to install and configure Microsoft® network operating systems; implement user settings, user rights and configurations; install and configure TCP/IP; integrate client services for Netware; utilize backups; troubleshoot network difficulties, and utilize service packs.
Prerequisites: CICS203. (30/20/0/04)

CICS305 Network Administration II 4 Cr. Hrs.
Engages network theory with practical opportunities for implementation. Students will learn to identify, diagnose, and solve network faults through case studies and simulated network administrator experience.
Prerequisites: CICS203 (30/20/0/04)

CPP101 Claims Processing Practice 9 Cr. Hrs.
Incorporates healthcare database and medical form applications. Students will learn to enhance record management skills, build technique and design specialized medical forms, develop comprehensive understanding of HCFA and private insurance claims, and the accepted requirements and guidelines for documentation and coordination of benefits.
Prerequisites: concurrent ICT101 (0/180/0/09)

DP101 Disease Processes I 5 Cr. Hrs.
Presents medical information to clarify understanding of anatomical and physiological processes. Students will learn to identify and distinguish basic symptoms of and treatment for disease, operative procedures, surgical instruments and technique terminology.
Prerequisites: MT101A (50/00/0/05)

DP102 Disease Processes II 5 Cr. Hrs.
Culminates the presentation of medical information to clarify understanding of anatomical and physiological processes. Students will learn to identify and distinguish complex symptoms of, therapies for, and treatment for disease; as well as implement notations of a pharmacological nature, and report advanced operative procedures and techniques.
Prerequisites: DP101 (50/00/0/05)

ENG101A Spelling 1 Cr. Hr.
Extends the student's business vocabulary and communication skills. Students will learn to recognize and distinguish differences of meaning and pronunciation with similarly spelled words and to increase fluency and command of language associated with various types of business situations.
Prerequisites: none (10/00/0/01)

ENG101B English I 3 Cr. Hrs.
Establishes the necessary vocabulary and communication skills for college composition and rhetoric. Students will learn to recognize and distinguish parts of speech, denotative meaning, correct pronunciation, and increase fluency and command of the English language.
Prerequisites: none (30/00/0/03)

ENG101C Grammar 4 Cr. Hrs.
Enhances the student's command of standardized English grammar and usage. Students will learn to recognize and distinguish sentence structures, subject/verb agreement, verb tenses; edit sentence structures for improved clarity, and correctly apply the rules governing proper use of capitalization, the comma, the colon, the semicolon, the apostrophe, the dash, quotation marks, parentheses and other punctuation marks through the composition of several short essays.
Prerequisites: none (40/00/0/04)

ENG102A English II 3 Cr. Hrs.
Extends and refines abilities to develop lucid, unified and coherent writing skills, enhances critical reading and analysis skills. Students will learn to enhance writing skills by revising sentences and varying sentence structure, create properly formatted and grammatically correct written communication, produce effective paragraphs with smooth transitions, research and document from a variety of professional sources, and transfer critical thinking skills into effective writing.
Prerequisites: ENG101A or equivalent (30/00/0/03)

ENG102B Vocabulary Building 4 Cr. Hrs.
Extends the student's business vocabulary and communication skills. Students will learn to recognize and distinguish differences of meaning and pronunciation with new and troublesome words in order to increase fluency and command of language associated with various types of business situations.
Prerequisites: none (40/00/0/04)

ENG103 Advanced Punctuation 2 Cr. Hrs.
Clarifies the student's grasp of standardized English punctuation. Students will learn how to improve clarity and interpret the rules governing proper use of capitalization, the comma, the colon, the semicolon, the apostrophe, the dash, quotation marks, parentheses and other punctuation marks. The usage of the rules will focus upon transcript-production situations.
Prerequisites: ENG, 101A, 102B (20/00/0/02)

GE101 Understanding Human Behavior 3 Cr. Hrs.
Students will learn how to apply behavioral theories and positive interpersonal skills to maximize effective interaction with medical professionals and patients. Personal growth, human adjustment, conflict, learning, frustration, stress, motivation, personality, psychopathology, and the psychology of gender are discussed.
Prerequisites: none (30/00/00/30)

GED Preparatory
GED test preparation includes instruction in English, literary materials, natural science, mathematics, social studies and general review. Student will learn to prioritize efforts upon target areas of the GED exam and combine outside study with organized classroom presentations.
Prerequisites: none (00/00/0/00)

ICT101 Insurance Claims Theory 6 Cr. Hrs.
Demonstrates the procedures for completing medical and dental insurance forms used in the health and allied care fields. Students will learn to interpret and apply CPT (procedure) and ICD (diagnosis) coding for Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance claims, implement database functions for HCFA and OASIS forms, and develop procedures for the filing and follow-up of insurance claims.
Prerequisites: MRC101, MT101A (60/00/0/06)

KYB101A Keyboarding/Typing I 4 Cr. Hrs.
Introduces keyboarding theory. Students will learn to establish correct fingering and gauge keyboard mastery while developing skillful "touch system" operation techniques, designed for students with no previous typing training; to advance, students must certify by passing two five-minute tests with a net thirty words per minute.
Prerequisites: none (10/60/0/04)

KYB101B Keyboarding Techniques 2 Cr. Hrs.
Improves upon established keyboarding speed and accuracy skills. Students will learn to combine speed and accuracy with the accepted formats for business memoranda, reports, tables, letters, and mailing envelopes. Students must meet a speedand-accuracy competency requirement to advance.
Prerequisites: none (10/20/0/02)

KYB102A Keyboarding/Typing II 4 Cr. Hrs.
Continuation of keyboarding/typing 101. Students will learn to increase keyboard mastery while developing skillful "touch system" operation techniques; to advance, students must certify by passing two five-minute tests with a net sixty words per minute.
Prerequisites: KYB101A(10/60/0/04)

KYB102B Intermediate Keyboarding Techniques 2 Cr. Hrs.
Incorporates advanced document construction with improved speed and accuracy and demonstrates proficiency with computerized devices and software. Students will learn to integrate keyboarding skills with specialized constructions for business offices in order to produce business letters with atypical features, press releases, invoices, purchase orders, itineraries, and procedure manuals.
Prerequisites: KYB101B or equivalent. (10/20/0/02)

LAW101 Introduction to Law 4 Cr. Hrs.
Presents a foundation of the principles established by tort law and the civil litigation process. Students will learn to properly handle civil casework, distinguish between issues involving jurisdiction and docket control, and apply procedural rules to civil case situations.
Prerequisites: none (40/00/0/04)

LAW102 Legal Terminology 3 Cr. Hrs.
Enhances proficiency with the specialized language of the legal profession. Students will learn to implement and correctly spell terms utilized by the legal profession and court reporter trade.
Prerequisites: LAW102 (30/00/0/03)

LAW103 Legal Procedures and Forms 3 Cr. Hrs.
Introduces the role of the court reporter in the legal profession. Students will learn to identify and adhere to NCRA Code of Professional Conduct, the proper handling of depositions, civil casework, transcripts, and exhibits and to develop professional resumes and interviewing techniques.
Prerequisites: Law 101 and Law102 (30/00/0/03)

LEGL200 Civil Litigation 3 Cr. Hrs.
Presents a foundation of the principles established by tort law and the civil litigation process. Students will learn to properly handle civil casework, distinguish between issues involving jurisdiction and docket control, and apply procedural rules to civil case situations.
Prerequisites: none (30/00/0/03)

LEGL201 Legal Research and Document Preparation 3 Cr. Hrs.
Illustrates the fundamental aspects of preparing effective legal documents. Students will learn to implement accepted techniques and formatting in order to produce standardized, professional legal documents utilized by the legal office and court system; law library and computer index research techniques; proper spelling, pronunciation, connotation and denotative definitions of complex legal terms, and to apply the terminology correctly for relevant legal office settings.
Prerequisites: KYB101, CICS201 (30/00/0/03)

LEGL202 Real Estate Law 3 Cr. Hrs.
Clarifies issues surrounding the law and modern real estate practices. Students will learn to clarify and illustrate legal aspects of surveys, land descriptions, encumbrances, deeds, mortgage forms, foreclosures, landlord/tenant issues, land use controls, eminent domain, easements, and closings.
Prerequisites: LEGL200 and LEGL201 (30/00/0/03)

LEGL203 Family Law 3 Cr. Hrs.
Presents family law procedures with a focus upon Texas Family Code. Students will learn to differentiate between issues surrounding the family including, marriage, divorce, custody, child support, community property, order modification, and the preparation of legal documents required by this area of the law.
Prerequisites: LEGL201 (30/00/0/03)

LEGL204 Criminal Law 3 Cr. Hrs.
Presents a practical foundation of the principles criminal litigation. Students will learn to recognize distinctions between court organization, jurisdictional issues and docket control; summarize constitutional rights of the accused; identify Texas Penal Code offenses and defenses, and apply procedural rules to criminal cases.
Prerequisites: LEGL201 (30/00/0/03)

LEGL205 Bankruptcy Proceedings 3 Cr. Hrs.
Introduces the student to the fundamentals of bankruptcy law. Students will learn to explain, clarify and prepare documents dealing with basic laws pertaining to bankruptcy codes and proceedings.
Prerequisites: LEGL201 (30/00/0/03)

LEGL206 Estates and Trusts 3 Cr. Hrs.
Introduces the area of probate law and trust administration. Students will learn to recognize, clarify and prepare required documents regarding Texas Probate Courts and Code, estate and trust administration, wills and inheritances as needed for this area of the law.
Prerequisites: LEGL201 (30/00/0/03)

LEGL300 Legal Writing and Research 3 Cr. Hrs.
Develops clarity and logical organization needed for preparing effective legal documents. Students will learn to implement accepted techniques for researching and producing professional legal documents for a highly specialized audience and to successfully convey both facts and law with brevity and precision.
Prerequisites: KYB101, CICS201, LEGL201 (30/00/0/03)

LP100 Laboratory Procedures 3 Cr. Hrs.
Presents a foundation of the procedures taking place in the medical lab environment. Students will learn to implement and correctly spell terms utilized by medical laboratory professionals including testing, radiology, results and pathology.
Prerequisites: none (30/00/0/03)

MA100 Intro to Medical Assisting 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course is designed to introduce the student to the various roles of the medical assistant in the health care industry. Topics include an orientation to the medical profession and the duties of professional medical assisant. Skills presented in the course are collecting patient data; vital signs; use of the AED (automated External Defibrillator); Adult, Child, and infant CPR, and Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (Conscious and Unconscious). The student is also taught to recongnize an emergency, how to implement an emergency action plan and how to provide basic emergency care.
Prerequisites: (30/00/0/03)

MA128 Administration of Medications 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course is designed to help the studentadminister medications safely. The student will be able to demonstrate the use of syringes and needles in giving a variety of injections. Administration of topical, transdermal, intramuscular, oral, parenteral, and inhaled medications are discussed.
Prerequisites: (30/00/0/03)

MA136 Meical Database Management 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course is designed to help the student gain proficiency in managing information systems, file and data organization, keying data and medical records keeping. The student is introduced to various medical office billing software.
Prerequisites: (30/00/0/03)

MA138 Medical Office Procedures I 5 Cr. Hrs.
This course prepares the student for the administrative duties of a medical assistant in a physician’s office, hospital, or medical facility. The course also in cludes professional secretarial responsibilities, pegboard accounting systems, inventory control, transcription of medial case histories, written communications, telephone etiquette, appointment scheduling, handling mail, medical correspondence, patient records management, financial records, health insurance programs,and an introduction to basic office computer applications. The skills included in this course are patient statements, insurance form completion, lab reports, and file maintenance
Prerequisites: (50/00/0/05)

MA139 Medical Office Procedures II 5 Cr. Hrs.
This course is a continuation of Medial Office Procedures I. Emphasis is placed on ICD-9 codes, current procedural terminology, insurance billing, credit and colcollections, HCPS coding, CPT coding, and insurance provider terminology.
Prerequisites: (50/00/0/05)

MA140 Medical Assisting SKills I 5 Cr. Hrs.
This course is designed to assist the student with hands-on clinical training in basic medical assistant skills. Skill reviewed in this course are medication administration, aseptic technique, OSHA guidelines, and relaying lab reports/results to patients. Patient instruction on patient understanding of procedures
and general patient rapport are emphasized.
Prerequisites: (50/00/0/05)

MA141 Medical Assisting Skills II 5 Cr. Hrs.
This course is a continuation of Medical Assisting Skills I. The student is given patient scenarios and is expected to complete both front office and back office skills for assigned patient in the scenario. Complete review of all medical assisting skills necessary to function as an entry-level medical assistant are reviewed.
Prerequisites: (50/00/0/5)

MA 144 MA Externship 5 Cr. Hrs.
Students will spend six weeks in an assigned clinical setting under the supervision of a physician, nurse practitioner or RN where they will apply the knowledge, skills, and competencies acquired in the classroom. This is a required course for graduation and must be completed in daytime hours. The student does not receive any remuneration for the externship.
Prerequisites: Completion of all Medical Assisting program courses. (00/00/150/150)

MATH101 College Mathematics 3 Cr. Hrs.
Provides the student with a fundamental grasp of college algebra and geometry. Students will learn to explain and correctly calculate equations that include: set theory, number theory, algebraic expressions, radicals, exponents, measurements, linear and quadratic equations, graphing, inequalities, relations, functions, probabilities and statistics.
Prerequisites: none (30/00/0/03)

MCP100 Medicolegal Concepts/Professionalism 3 Cr. Hr.
Presents professional and ethical aspects of the healthcare field. Students will learn to implement accepted protocols with respect to confidentiality, patient records as legal documents, risk management and expected conduct when obtaining and performing employment in the healthcare field.
Prerequisites: MEDI101 (30/00/0/03)

MDT 101 Beginning Medical Transcription 6 Cr. Hrs.
Introduces the SUM medical transcription program with authentic physician-dictated reports organized by body systems or medical specialties. Students will learn to develop accuracy, speed, and medical knowledge through the transcription of letters, chart notes, history and physical examination reports, consultations, emergency room reports, operative reports, discharge summaries, laboratory reports, diagnostic studies, radiology and pathology reports and proper usage of reference materials.
Prerequisites:MT101A (00/120/00/06)

MDT102 Medical Transcription II 8 Cr. Hrs.
A continuation of the SUM program introduced in Beginning Medical Transcription. Students will learn to incorporate units covering cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, ENT, pulmonary medicine, and urology.
Prerequisites: MDT101 (00/160/0/08)

MDT 103 Medical Transcription III 9 Cr. Hrs.
Advanced medical transcription lab. Students will learn to combine and implement specialty units involving cardiology, the gastrointestinal system, orthopedics, pathology and radiology, as well as SUM and AAMT dictation materials.
Prerequisites: MDT102 (00/180/0/09)

MDT 104 Medical Transcription IV 8 Cr. Hrs.
Culminates the SUM program. Students will learn to incorporate advanced concepts involving clinical medicine, surgery, radiology, pathology, laboratory medicine and pharmacology by transcribing AAMT tapes utilizing medical references and other resources for research and practice.
Prerequisites: MDT 103 (00/160/0/08)

MGMT202 Administrative Office Management 3 Cr. Hrs.
Examines decision-making, communication, and management theory. Students will learn to demonstrate and implement current theories and practices for effective office relationships, supervisory responsibilities, and effective administrative support by utilizing extensive case study and demonstration.
Prerequisites: none (30/00/0/03)

MRC101 Medical Records Coding 5 Cr. Hrs.
Presents international diagnoses codes for all body structures and systems. Students will learn to interpret operative reports, discharge summaries, laboratory radiology and pathology findings; and implement technical reference sources including CPT, ICD-9, RVS and HCPCS coding manuals by performing exercises designed to identify codes used for medical, hospital, lab, x-ray, pathology, anesthesia, and surgical procedures performed on all body systems.
Prerequisites: thesia, and surgical procedures performed on all body systems.
Prerequisites:concurrent MT101B, DP 101 (10/80/0/05)

MS101 Machine Shorthand I 18 Cr. Hrs.
Introduces basic principles of machine shorthand. Students will learn to produce acceptable brief forms, phrases, writing by sound, transcription from shorthand notes, and machine keyboard mastery. A minimum competency of 96 percent accuracy at 50 words per minute is required and is credited as follows:

• MS101A - Machine immersion, position, paper, keyboard familiarization, definitive writing, frequently occurring words and inflected endings (6 credits);
• MS101B - Substitute letters and principle presentation through words ending with consonants not on the right side of the machine (6 credits);
• MS101C - Substitute letters and principle presentation continued through compound words and prefixes to general word outlines (6 credits).
  

Prerequisites: none (40/280/0/18)

MS102 Machine Shorthand II 12 Cr. Hrs.
Broadens knowledge and proficiency of machine shorthand principles. Students will learn to produce acceptable reporting work product by attaining progressive standards of machine shorthand difficulty. A minimum competency of 96 percent accuracy is necessary to receive credit as follows:

• MS102A - Students must pass two five-minute 60 wpm Q&A's over unfamiliar material (4 credits)
• MS102B - Students must pass two five-minute 80 wpm Q&A's, two 60 wpm jury charges, and two 40 wpm literaries over unfamiliar material (4 credits)
• MS 102C - Students must pass two five-minute 100 wpm Q&A's, two 80 wpm jury charges, and two 60 wpm literaries over unfamiliar material (4 credits).
  

Prerequisites: MS101 (20/200/0/12)

MS103 Machine Shorthand III 10 Cr. Hrs.
Extends speed and proficiency of machine shorthand abilities. Students will learn to create acceptable reporting work product by attaining progressive standards of machine shorthand difficulty. A minimum competency of 96 percent accuracy is necessary to receive credit as follows:

• MS103A - Students must pass one five-minute, 80 wpm literary over unfamiliar material (2 credits)
• MS103B - Students must pass a second five-minute 80 wpm literary over unfamiliar material (2 credits)
• MS103C - Students must pass one five-minute 100 wpm jury charge over unfamiliar material (2 credits)
• MS103D - Students must pass a second five-minute 100 wpm jury charge over unfamiliar material (2 credits)
• MS103E - Students must pass one five-minute 120 wpm Q&A over unfamiliar material (1 credit)
• MS103F - Students must pass a second five-minute 120 wpm Q&A over unfamiliar material (1 credit).
  

Prerequisites: MS102 (10/180/0/10)

MS104 Machine Shorthand IV 10 Cr. Hrs.
Expands speed and proficiency of machine shorthand abilities. Students will learn to create acceptable reporting work product by attaining progressive standards of machine shorthand difficulty. A minimum competency of 96 percent accuracy is necessary to receive credit as follows:

• MS104A - Students must pass one five-minute, 100 wpm literary over unfamiliar material (2 credits)
• MS104B - Students must pass a second five-minute 100 wpm literary over unfamiliar material (2 credits)
• MS104C - Students must pass one five-minute 120 wpm jury charge over unfamiliar material (2 credits)
• MS104D - Students must pass a second five-minute 120 wpm jury charge over unfamiliar material (2 credits)
• MS104E - Students must pass one five-minute 140 wpm Q&A over unfamiliar material (1 credit)
• MS104F - Students must pass a second five-minute 140 wpm Q&A over unfamiliar material (1 credit).
  

Prerequisites: MS103 (10/180/0/10)

MS105 Machine Shorthand V 10 Cr. Hrs.
Increases speed and proficiency of machine shorthand abilities. Students will learn to create acceptable reporting work product by attaining progressive standards of machine shorthand difficulty. A minimum competency of 96 percent accuracy is necessary to receive credit as follows:

• MS105A - Students must pass one five-minute, 120 wpm literary over unfamiliar material (2 credits)
• MS105B - Students must pass a second five-minute 120 wpm literary over unfamiliar material (2 credits)
• MS105C - Students must pass one five-minute 140 wpm jury charge over unfamiliar material (2 credits)
• MS105D - Students must pass a second five-minute 140 wpm jury charge over unfamiliar material (2 credits)
• MS105E - Students must pass one five-minute 160 wpm Q&A over unfamiliar material (1 credit)
• MS105F - Students must pass a second five-minute 160 wpm Q&A over unfamiliar material (1 credit).
  

Prerequisites: MS104 (10/180/0/10)

MS106 Machine Shorthand VI 10 Cr. Hrs.
Improves speed and proficiency of machine shorthand abilities. Students will learn to create acceptable reporting work product by attaining progressive standards of machine shorthand difficulty. A minimum competency of 96 percent accuracy is necessary to receive credit as follows:

• MS106A - Students must pass one five-minute, 140 wpm literary over unfamiliar material (2 credits)
• MS106B - Students must pass a second five-minute 140 wpm literary over unfamiliar material (2 credits)
• MS106C - Students must pass one five-minute 160 wpm jury charge over unfamiliar material (2 credits)
• MS106D - Students must pass a second five-minute 160 wpm jury charge over unfamiliar material (2 credits)
• MS106E - Students must pass one five-minute 180 wpm Q&A over unfamiliar material (1 credit)
• MS106F - Students must pass a second five-minute 180 wpm Q&A over unfamiliar material (1 credit).
  

Prerequisites: MS105 (10/180/0/10)

MS107 Machine Shorthand VII 10 Cr. Hrs.
Refines speed and proficiency of machine shorthand abilities. Students will learn to create acceptable reporting work product by attaining progressive standards of machine shorthand difficulty. A minimum competency of 96 percent accuracy is necessary to receive credit as follows:

• MS107A - Students must pass one five-minute, 160 wpm literary over unfamiliar material (2 credits)
• MS107B - Students must pass a second five-minute 160 wpm literary over unfamiliar material (2 credits)
• MS107C - Students must pass one five-minute 180 wpm jury charge over unfamiliar material (2 credits)
• MS107D - Students must pass a second five-minute 180 wpm jury charge over unfamiliar material (2 credits)
• MS107E - Students must pass one five-minute 200 wpm Q&A over unfamiliar material (1 credit)
• MS107F - Students must pass a second five-minute 200 wpm Q&A over unfamiliar material (1 credit).
  

Prerequisites: MS106 (10/180/0/10)

MS 108 Machine Shorthand VIII 18 Cr. Hrs.
Simulates situations comparable to the State Certified Shorthand Reporters Examination. Students will lean to combine the necessary procedures and qualifications for the statement of proficiency required by the State of Texas. Student must pass two sets of tests dictated within one class hour. Sets consist of five-minute tests over unfamiliar material as follows: One Q&A at 225 wpm with a minimum of 96 percent accuracy, one Jury Charge at 200 wpm with a minimum of 96 percent accuracy, and one Literary at 180 wpm with a minimum of 96 percent accuracy. The student must pass two of these single sitting sets in order to get credit for this course, take the state exam, and receive a diploma from Iverson Business School. A minimum competency of 96 percent accuracy is necessary to receive credit as follows:

• MS108A - Students must pass one five-minute, 180 wpm literary over unfamiliarmaterial (2 credits)
• MS108B - Students must pass a second five-minute 180 wpm literary over unfamiliar material (1credit)
• MS108C - Students must pass a third five-minute 180 wpm literary over unfamiliar material (1credit)
• MS108D - Students must pass one five-minute 200 wpm jury charge over unfamiliar material (2 credits)
• MS108E - Students must pass a second five-minute 200 wpm jury charge over unfamiliar material (1credit)
• MS108F - Students must pass a third five-minute 200 wpm jury charge over unfamiliar material (1 credit)
• MS108G - Students must pass one five-minute 220 wpm Q&A over unfamiliar material (2 credits)
• MS108H - Students must pass a second five-minute 220 wpm Q&A over unfamiliar material (1 credit)
• MS108I - Students must pass a third five-minute 220 wpm Q&A over unfamiliar material (1 credit)
• MS108J - Students must pass one complete set of mock certification exams (3 credits)
• MS108K - Students must pass a second complete set of mock certification exams (3 credits).

Prerequisite: MS107 (20/320/0/18)

MT101A Medical Terminology 4 Cr. Hrs.
Intensive study of medical terms encountered in court reporting or medical transcription work. Students will learn to implement an effective memory technique that enables retention of hundreds of Latin and Greek elements or word parts to facilitate interpretation and understanding of thousands of complex medical terms.
Prerequisites: none (40/00/0/04)

MT101B Anatomy 4 Cr. Hrs.
Continues intensive study of medical terms encountered in court reporting or medical transcription work. Students will learn to implement an effective memory technique that enables retention of hundreds of Latin and Greek elements or word parts to facilitate interpretation and understanding of advanced terminology with special emphasis on in-depth anatomy and physiology.
Prerequisites: MT101A (40/00/0/04)

MT102A Medical Transcription 1 Cr. Hr.
Presents accepted protocols and concepts for medical transcription. Students will learn to illustrate mastery of medical reports with correct grammar, punctuation, and formatting.
Prerequisites: none (00/20/0/01)

MT102B Medical Transcription Theory 1 Cr. Hr.
Analyzing actual medical reports with emphasis on their grammatical correctness, punctuation, and format.
Prerequisites:MT102A (10/00/0/01)

MT103 Medical Dictation 1 Cr. Hr.
Presents techniques for recording medical material in machine shorthand. Students will learn to demonstrate and apply skills with a focus upon writing unfamiliar technical, medical terminology, without a speed emphasis.
Prerequisites: MT101 (00/20/0/01)

MVD101 Multi-Voice Dictation 1 Cr. Hr.
Presents techniques for producing salable transcripts. Students will learn to demonstrate and apply skills with a focus upon completing a salable, professional transcript of no less than ten pages on a computer-aided transcription system, with an emphasis upon appearance and accuracy of 95%.
Prerequisites: MT105 (00/20/0/01)

OFAD101 Personal Development 3 Cr. Hrs.
Presents accepted techniques for improving motivation, self-esteem, study habits, and responsibility. Students will learn to implement methods that enhance selfesteem, efficiently manage time, articulate personal values, improve interpersonal skills, develop effective study skills, and create achievable, worthwhile goals.
Prerequisites: none (30/00/0/03)

OFAD201 Fundamentals of Office Technology 4 Cr. Hrs.
Illustrates the function of modern office equipment and illustrates expected office protocols. Students will learn to operate various business machines (telecommunication systems, transcription devices, dictating machines, calculators, fax machines, copiers and projection devices), and incorporate accepted duties within the scope of office professionals, including greeting clientele, utilizing standard filing systems, managing correspondence, office supervision and theories related to supervision.
Prerequisites: none (30/20/0/04)

OFAD202 Administrative Management Applications 4 Cr. Hrs.
Extends knowledge of computer office software applications and management expectations. Students will learn to amplify software knowledge to create advanced documents, workbooks, databases and presentations suitable for the business environment; demonstrate office software proficiency; identify the administrative needs of business, medical and legal organizations including quality control, staffing, presentation and staff guidance, and propose solutions that fulfill those needs.
Prerequisites: CICS201 (30/20/0/04)

OFAD203 Business Law 3 Cr. Hrs.
Introduces the student to the fundamentals of business law. Students will learn to explain and clarify basic laws pertaining to contracts, agency, sales, commercial paper, bailment, partnership and corporation issues, and confront the legal implications of practical business problems.
Prerequisites: none (30/00/0/03)

OFAD205 Business Communications
Expands the student's workplace competencies by demonstrating the demands of the business world regarding written and verbal communication. Students will learn to compose effective letters that elicit an anticipated response; detect and correct grammar, punctuation and formatting errors; clarify ideas through established written/verbal/nonverbal communication techniques; format appropriate written letters and reports for specific situations, and develop oral presentations for public speaking.
Prerequisites: none (30/10/0/03.5)

OFAD206 Professional Development Seminar 3 Cr. Hrs.
Presents accepted theories and techniques for career development and strategies to achieve success in the professional business environment. Students will learn to formulate and achieve self-improvement goals, secure and conduct successful employment interviews, confront job search difficulties, compose job specific resumes, and produce a career portfolio.
Prerequisites: none (30/00/0/03)

OFAD301A Office Administration Extern/Internship I 3 Cr. Hrs.
Allows for supervised, employment experience in a business setting. Students will learn to gauge employment opportunities, confront workplace challenges, and formulate appropriate responses to work situations through an internship/externship appointment arranged by the Career Services Office in cooperation with local business leaders and under the supervision of an instructor and on-site employer representative.
Prerequisites: Candidate for Graduation (10/00/60/03)

OFAD301B Office Administration Extern/Internship II 5 Cr. Hrs.
Allows for supervised, employment experience in a business setting. Students will learn to gauge employment opportunities, confront workplace challenges, and formulate appropriate responses to work situations through an internship/externship appointment arranged by the Career Services Office in cooperation with local business leaders and under the supervision of an instructor and on-site employer representative.
Prerequisites: Candidate for Graduation (10/00/120/05)

OFAD310 Management of Small Business 3.5 Cr. Hrs.
Presents accepted theories and techniques involving the application of management principles and procedures. Students will learn to formulate and produce business plans, management goals, controls and strategic objectives; confront typical small business challenges, and implement solutions through case study.
Prerequisites: Candidate for Graduation (30/10/0/03.5)

PCT101 Practicum Freelance Externship 1 Cr. Hr.
Verified thirty hours of actual writing time with an official court reporter under actual court conditions. Students will learn to perform court reporting duties by appearing and writing in a court as verified by a supervising reporter. Students must receive the supervising reporter's approval to receive course credit and course may be completed after qualifying for the State CSR exam (preferably in the weeks immediately following), but not before completion of MS107. Students must type a minimum of 20 pages of salable transcript for submission to the MS 108 teacher and produce a short narrative report covering the experience.
Prerequisites: completion of MS107 (00/00/30/01)

PCT102 Practicum Freelance Externship 1 Cr. Hr.
Verified thirty hours of actual writing time with an official court reporter under actual deposition conditions. Students will learn to perform court reporting duties by appearing and writing during a deposition as verified by a supervising reporter. Students must receive the supervising reporter's approval to receive course credit and course may be completed after qualifying for the State CSR exam (preferably in the weeks immediately following), but not before completion of MS107. Students must type a minimum of 20 pages of salable transcript for submission to the MS 108 teacher and produce a short narrative report covering the experience.
Prerequisites: completion of MS107 (00/00/30/01)

PH101 Pharmacology 4 Cr. Hrs.
Presents the principles of pharmacology. Students will learn to explain and clarify drug actions, routes of administration, classes of drugs by body system, antibiotics, antiviral drugs, I.V. fluids, blood products, anesthetics, emergency drugs, vaccines, immunizations, and chemotherapy agents.
Prerequisite: none (40/00/0/04)

TCH101 Technical Transcription 1 Cr. Hr.
Develops mastery of recent terminology. Students will learn to implement and utilize current terminology with applications in science, aviation, space, asbestosis, petrochemicals, communications and other innovations including product development. For credited completion, students must transcribe a total of six of three-minute readings with a grade of 95 percent or higher.
Prerequisites: MS101-105 (00/20/0/01)

TCH102 Technical Dictation 1 Cr. Hr.
Presents unfamiliar technical material dictated at varying speeds. Students will learn to combine "readback" protocols with dictation abilities by utilizing material dictated below the speed at which students are currently writing.
Prerequisites: MS101- 105 (00/20/0/01)

WP101 Word Processing 4 Cr. Hrs.
Introduces organization and structure of a word processing system and the input and output of data. Students will learn to utilize word processing software in a computer environment, implement document measurement/control and to apply word processing theory and practice.
Prerequisites: none (00/80/0/04)