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The degree is designed to prepare students for positions as medical transcriptionists, medical secretaries, medical file clerks, medical receptionists, or medical office assistants. Strong emphasis is placed on medical terminology and medical machine transcription. In addition to these skills, office communications, business computer applications, records management, accounting, and office procedures are emphasized.

Courses of Study

First Semester
BOT 1843 Keyboard Concepts .... 3
CSC 1123 Microcomputer Applications ... 3
BOT 1313 Applied Business Math ... 3
BOT 1613 Medical Office Terminology I ... 3
BOT 1713 Mechanics of Communication ... 3
BOT 2143 Operating Systems ... 3

Second Semester
BOT 1143 Word Processing Applications ... 3
BOT 1433 Business Accounting ... 3
BOT 1413 Records Management ... 3
BOT 1623 Medical Office Terminology II ... 3
ENG 1113 English Composition I ... 3
BOT 2813 Business Communication ... 3

Third Semester
BOT 2413 Computerized Accounting ... 3
BOT 2523 Medical Machine Transcription I ... 3
BOT 2743 Medical Office Concepts ... 3
                      Math Elective ... 3
SPT 1113 Oral Communications ... 3

Fourth Semester
BOT 2533 Medical Machine Transcription II ... 3
BOT 2753 Medical Information Management ... 3
BOT 2833 Integrated Computer Applications ... 3
                    Humanities / Fine Arts ... 3
                    Social / Behavioral Science ... 3

Students who lack entry level skills in math, English, etc., will be provided with related studies.

For information concerning the Business and Office Technology program, email the Counselor of Career -Technical Instruction or contact ECCC, P.O. Box 129, Decatur, MS 39327, 601-635-2111, ext. 214 or toll free at 1-877-GO-2-ECCC