Program Description
Students may select from four programs in Office Technology: Administrative Assistant, Legal Specialist, Medical Office Specialist, Medical Transcription Specialist. These programs are designed to develop a management support person with technical and communication skills. Time-management and problem-solving abilities are emphasized along with a “team member” approach for a career in today’s business environment.

Certificate of Achievement and Associate in Science Degree
A Certificate of Achievement in Administrative Assistant, Legal Specialist, Medical Office Specialist or Medical Transcription Specialist can be obtained upon completion of the courses in the selected major. The Associate in Science Degree in Business-Office Technology can be obtained upon completion of 60 units, including the required courses in the selected major, the general education requirements, and electives.

Medical Transcription Specialist
Course ID* Course Units Prerequisite
REQUIRED
Microsoft Word
3
Intermediate Keyboarding/ Word Processing
3  
Medical Terminology
3
  
Medical Keyboarding & Computer Apps
3
  

OT 101
Human Diseases
3  
Med. Machine Trans I
3  
Med. Machine Trans II
 3  
Med. Machine Trans III
 3  
Med. Machine Trans IV
 3  
Business Transcription
3  
Elective
3  
  TOTAL 33  

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Recommended Electives

OT 56, 63/64, 66, 100

OCCED 90, 91