Business Technology
Chemeketa offers one-year certificates, and two-year degree programs in business technology for those who wish to pursue a career in a business office environment.
The Office Fundamentals certificate is offered for people who want to develop or refresh their clerical skills in order to qualify for entry-level office work. You may select individual courses to meet your needs, or you may work toward a Certificate of Completion.
The one-year core curriculum and electives prepare you as an entry-level office support specialist. You may earn a Business Technology Certificate of Completion by successfully completing the Credit Hours required.
The two-year program is designed for people who want to become administrative assistants, secretaries, office assistants, and support specialists. There are four two-year programs: Administrative Assistant, Accounting Administrative Assistant, Business Support Specialist, and Medical Administrative Assistant. You may earn an Associate of Applied Science degree by successfully completing the Credit Hours required for each program.
You may be interested in our Cooperative Work Experience program which allows you to earn college Credit for work you do on approved job sites in the business community. With the approval of the program chair, you may enroll in BT280A-L Cooperative Work Experience and earn college Credit Hours. For more information, look under Cooperative Work Experience in the catalog index.
Program outcomes
Students completing the Office Fundamentals Certificate will:
- Accurately produce and proofread business documents using appropriate software and equipment within specified timelines.
- Follow professional business procedures and standards.
- Store and retrieve information to support office personnel.
Students completing the Business Technology Certificate will:
- Compose and accurately produce and proofread business documents using appropriate software and equipment within specified timelines.
- Follow professional business procedures and standards.
- Store, retrieve, distribute and manage information to support office personnel.
- Integrate computer, computation, and communication skills to accomplish office tasks.
Students completing the Business Software Certificate will:
- Compose and accurately produce and proofread business documents using appropriate software and equipment within specified timelines.
- Utilize a wide range of software knowledge in a variety of settings.
- Integrate computer, computation, and communication skills to accomplish personal and professional tasks.
Students completing the Accounting Administrative Assistant AAS will:
- Compose, proofread, and produce business documents using appropriate software and equipment to meet mailability standards within specified timelines.
- Follow professional business procedures and standards.
- Store, retrieve, distribute, and manage information to support office and management personnel.
- Integrate computer, computation, communication, and critical thinking skills to accomplish complex office tasks, enter bookkeeping data, prepare and review financial records, and solve problems.
- Apply knowledge of the internal organization and management of an office.
- Work both independently and as part of a team.
Students completing the Administrative Assistant AAS will:
- Compose, proofread, and produce a wide range of business documents using appropriate software and equipment to meet mailability standards within specified timelines.
- Follow professional business procedures and standards.
- Store, retrieve, distribute, and manage information to support office and management personnel.
- Integrate computer, computation, communication, and critical thinking skills to accomplish complex office tasks and solve problems.
- Apply knowledge of the internal organization and management of an office.
- Work both independently and as part of a team.
Students completing the Business Support Specialist AAS will:
- Compose, proofread, and accurately produce business documents using appropriate software and equipment within specified timelines.
- Follow professional business procedures and standards.
- Store, retrieve, distribute, and manage information to support office personnel and management.
- Integrate computer, computation, communication, and critical thinking skills to accomplish office tasks and solve problems.
- Apply knowledge of the internal organization and management of an office.
- Work both independently and as part of a team.
- Determine the inter-relationships of business, government, and society on business tasks and decisions.
Students completing the Medical Administrative Assistant AAS will:
- Compose, proofread, and accurately produce medical and other business documents using appropriate software and equipment within specified timelines.
- Follow professional business procedures and standards.
- Store, retrieve, distribute, and manage information to support office and management personnel.
- Integrate computer, computation, communication, and critical thinking skills to accomplish medical office tasks and solve problems.
- Work both independently and as part of a team.
- Determine the relationships among law, ethics, and health care professionals.
Many courses have prerequisites. Check the course descriptions in the back of this catalog for details.
Getting started
The first step to entering the following programs is to take part in an assessment process which includes taking the college's free placement test. The second step is to discuss your scores with the Counseling and Career Services staff. Next, see your Business Technology advisor. If your scores show you need pre-program classes, your advisor will help you determine if you need one or more of the following:
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| BT084 | Business English 1 | 3 |
| MTH020 | Basic Mathematics | 3 |
| RD115 | Academic Thinking and Reading | 3 |
If you have questions about the requirements, call Counseling and Career Services at 503.399.5120 or 503.399.5114. Failure to be assessed may delay your entry into program classes.
Office Fundamentals
Certificate of Completion
The Office Fundamentals program allows you to concentrate on developing the basic skills required of a receptionist, file clerk, typist, and/or an employee in other related positions. Independent study and individualized instruction allow you to proceed at your own pace. Most class times are flexible to accommodate your schedule. Course content includes keyboarding, records management, business English, a computer operating system, and basic word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. If you wish to refresh specific skills, you may enroll in other electives as your schedule allows.
You may work toward the Office Fundamentals program on the Salem campus and at Chemeketa's outreach centers in Dallas, McMinnville, Stayton, and Woodburn. For additional information, call 503.399.3524.
In addition to tuition, estimated costs for students who complete the required courses listed below are books, $975; class fees, $96; universal fee, $198; equipment and supplies, $100. Contact the Financial Aid Office at 503.399.5018 to find out if you qualify for help with these costs.
You may earn a Certificate of Completion by successfully completing the required 33 Credit Hours with a grade of C or better in all courses.
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| Office Fundamentals core requirements (30 Credit Hours): | ||
| BT085 | Business English 2 | 3 |
| BT086 | Personal and Professional Development | 3 |
| BT116 | Office Procedures | 3 |
| BT128 | Introduction to Records Management | 3 |
| BT130 | Customer Service | 3 |
| CA118A | Microsoft Windows Basics | 1 |
| CA118D | Internet for the Office Environment | 1 |
| CA118E | Outlook Basics | 1 |
| CA121 | Keyboarding | 3 |
| CA122 | Keyboard Skillbuilding | 3 |
| CA201D | Microsoft Word Processing 1 | 3 |
| CS101 | Introduction to Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| Office Fundamentals elective* | 3 | |
*Office Fundamentals electives (select 3 Credit Hours): Courses with BA, BT, CA, and CS prefixes:(recommend: BT090, BT280C, FE205B).
Getting started
The first step to entering the following programs is to take part in an assessment process which includes taking the college's free placement test. The second step is to discuss your scores with the Counseling and Career Services staff. Next, see your Business Technology advisor. If your scores show you need pre-program classes, your advisor will help you determine if you need one or more of the following:
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| BT084 | Business English 1 | 3 |
| CA121 | A Keyboarding A (if less than 25 wpm) | 1 |
| MTH060 | Introductory Algebra+ | 4 |
| RD090 | College Textbook Reading | 3 |
If you have questions about the requirements, call Counseling and Career Services at 503.399.5120 or 503.399.5114. Failure to be assessed may delay your entry into program classes.
One-Year Certificate of Completion Programs
You may earn a Certificate of Completion by successfully completing the Credit Hours required for the Business Technology Certificate or the Business Software Certificate.
Business Technology
Certificate of Completion
This certificate prepares you to work as a word processing operator, general office clerk, receptionist, typist, file clerk, secretary, bookkeeping assistant and/or accounting clerk. You may enroll part time or full time. Your classes will be offered primarily in traditional classrooms and labs. Taking classes through distance education is an option for some classes. If you are interested in taking classes primarily by distance delivery, see the Business Software Certificate.
In addition to tuition, estimated costs for students who complete the required courses listed below are books, $1,630; class fees, $138; universal fee, $300; equipment and supplies, $150. Contact the Financial Aid Office at 503.399.5018 to find out if you qualify for help with these costs.
You may earn a Certificate of Completion by successfully completing the required 50 Credit Hours with a grade of C or better in all courses.
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| Business Technology Certificate core requirements (47 Credit Hours): | ||
| BT061 | Electronic Calculators | 2 |
| BT085 | Business English 2 | 3 |
| BT090 | Bookkeeping | 3 |
| BT099 | Proofreading/Editing | 3 |
| BT116 | Office Procedures | 3 |
| BT120 | Professional Communications Skills+ | 4 |
| BT128 | Introduction to Records Management | 3 |
| BT130 | Customer Service | 3 |
| CA118A | Microsoft Windows Basics* | 1 |
| CA118B1 | Excel Basics 1 | 1 |
| CA118C1 | Access Basics | 1 |
| CA118D | Internet for the Office Environment | 1 |
| CA118E | Outlook Basics | 1 |
| CA122 | Keyboard Skillbuilding | 3 |
| CA201D | Microsoft Word Processing 1 | 3 |
| CA202D | Microsoft Word Processing 2 | 3 |
| CA213 | Integrating Office Procedures | 3 |
| CS101 | Introduction to Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| PSY104 | Psychology in the Workplace+ | 3 |
| Business Technology Certificate electives** (select 3 Credit Hours): | ||
| BA202 | Personal Effectiveness | 3 |
| BA211 | Financial Accounting 1 | 4 |
| BA212 | Financial Accounting 2 | 4 |
| BA213 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BA214 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BT086 | Personal and Professional Development | 3 |
| BT280C | Cooperative Work Experience | 3 |
| CA091 | Computerized Bookkeeping | 3 |
| or | ||
| CA091ABC | QuickBooks Parts A,B,C—Computerized Bookkeeping | 1 each |
| CA117 | Microsoft Publisher | 3 |
| or | ||
| CA117ABC | Microsoft Publisher 1, 2, 3 | 1 each |
| CA118B2 | Excel Basics 2 | 1 |
| CA118B3 | Excel Basics 3 | 1 |
| CA118C2 | Access Basics 2 | 1 |
| CA118F1 | PowerPoint Basics 1 | 1 |
| CA119 | Office Desktop Publishing 1 | 3 |
| CA122ABC | Keyboard Skillbuilding A,B,C | 1 each |
| CA205 | PageMaker 1 | 3 |
| CA208 | Workplace Presentations Using PowerPoint | 3 |
| CA219 | Office Desktop Publishing 2 | 3 |
| CA225 | Advanced Document Production | 3 |
| CS125E | Excel—Workbooks | 4 |
| MTH062 | Business Applications Using Mathematics (or higher) | 4 |
+Meets related instruction requirement.
*In order to be most successful, take CA118A and CS101 prior to other CA and CS courses in your program.
**Other electives may be permitted. Before registering for a course not listed, contact your advisor for approval.
Business Software
Certificate of Completion
This certificate offers students the opportunity to earn a one-year certificate in Business Technology primarily through distance delivery methods such as telecourses, online courses and CTV courses.
In addition to tuition, estimated costs for students who complete required courses listed below are books, $1,680; class fees $200; universal fee, $300; equipment and supplies, $150 plus access to a computer with a modem and appropriate software. Contact the Financial Aid Office at 503.399.5018 to find out if you qualify for help with these costs.
You may earn a Certificate of Completion by successfully completing the required 50 Credit Hours with a grade of C or better in all courses.
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| Business Software core requirements (30 Credit Hours): | ||
| CA118A | Microsoft Windows Basics* | 1 |
| CA118C1 | Access Basics 1 | 1 |
| CA118D | Internet for the Office Environment | 1 |
| CA118F1 | PowerPoint Basics 1 | 1 |
| CA201D | Microsoft Word Processing 1 | 3 |
| CA202D | Microsoft Word Processing 2 | 3 |
| CS101 | Introduction to Microcomputer Applications* | 3 |
| CS125E | Excel—Workbooks | 4 |
| MTH062 | Business Applications Using Mathematics+ (or higher) | 4 |
| PSY104 | Psychology in the Workplace+ | 3 |
| SP111 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| or | ||
| SP218 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| WR115 | Introduction to Composition+ (or higher) | 3 |
| Business Software electives** (select 20 Credit Hours): | ||
| BT061 | Electronic Calculators | 2 |
| BT086 | Personal and Professional Development | 3 |
| BT090 | Bookkeeping | 3 |
| BT099 | Proofreading | 3 |
| BT116 | Office Procedures | 3 |
| BT130 | Customer Service | 3 |
| BT280C | Cooperative Work Experience | 3 |
| CA091 | QuickBooks—Computerized Bookkeeping | 3 |
| or | ||
| CA091ABC | QuickBooks Parts A, B, C—Computerized Bookkeeping | 1 each |
| CA117 | Microsoft Publisher | 3 |
| or | ||
| CA117ABC | Microsoft Publisher 1, 2, 3 | 1 each |
| CA118C2 | Access Basics 2 | 1 |
| CA118E | Outlook Basics | 1 |
| CA119 | Office Desktop Publishing 1 | 3 |
| CA122 | Skillbuilding | 3 |
| CA205 | PageMaker 1 | 3 |
| CA208 | Workplace Presentations Using PowerPoint | 3 |
| CA213 | Integrating Office Procedures | 3 |
| CA219 | Office Desktop Publishing 2 | 3 |
| CA225 | Advanced Document Production | 3 |
| CA232 | Integrating Office Software Applications | 3 |
| CS105 | Introduction to MS Windows | 3 |
| CS125A | Micro Database Software—Access | 3 |
| CS178I | Introduction to the Internet/World Wide Web | 3 |
+Meets related instruction requirement.
*In order to be most successful, take CA118A and CS101 prior to other CA and CS courses in your program.
**Other electives may be permitted. Before registering for a course not listed, contact your advisor for approval.
Getting started
The first step to entering the following programs is to take part in an assessment process which includes taking the college's free placement test. The second step is to discuss your scores with the Counseling and Career Services staff. Next, see your Business Technology advisor. If your scores show you need pre-program classes, your advisor will help you determine if you need one or more of the following:
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| BT084 | Business English 1 | 3 |
| CA121 | Keyboarding A (if less than 25 wpm) | 3 |
| MTH060 | Introductory Algebra | 4 |
| RD090 | College Textbook Reading | 3 |
If you have questions about the requirements, call Counseling and Career Services at 503.399.5120 or 503.399.5114. Failure to be assessed may delay your entry into program classes.
Two-Year Associate of Applied Science Degrees
Chemeketa's Business Technology two-year programs are designed for those who want to become an accounting assistant, administrative assistant, business support specialist, medical assistant, office coordinator or manager, and/or other administrative support specialist.
If you are an office worker and you want to increase your skills in order to advance in your career, you may benefit from this training. You may select individual courses to meet your needs, or you may work toward an Associate of Applied Science degree.
The program has four options: Accounting Administrative Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Business Support Specialist, and Medical Administrative Assistant. You may earn an Associate of Applied Science degree by successfully completing the Credit Hours required for each area. Successful completion requires that you earn a grade of C or better in all courses.
Accounting Administrative Assistant
Associate of Applied Science
The Accounting Administrative Assistant prepares you for office positions where bookkeeping tasks are emphasized.
This program provides you with basic training in bookkeeping, both manual and computerized, in addition to training in office skills such as information processing, office procedures, records management, and office management.
In addition to tuition, estimated costs for students who complete the entire program listed below are books, $2,800; class fees, $228; universal fee, $594; equipment and supplies, $300. Contact the Financial Aid Office at 503.399.5018 to find out if you qualify for help with these costs.
You may earn an Associate of Applied Science degree by successfully completing the required 99 Credit Hours with a grade of C or better in all courses.
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| Accounting Administrative Assistant first-year core requirements (50 Credit Hours): | ||
| BT061 | Electronic Calculators | 2 |
| BT085 | Business English 2 | 3 |
| BT090 | Bookkeeping | 3 |
| BT099 | Proofreading/Editing | 3 |
| BT116 | Office Procedures | 3 |
| BT120 | Professional Communication Skills | 4 |
| BT128 | Introduction to Records Management | 3 |
| BT130 | Customer Service | 3 |
| CA091 | QuickBooks—Computerized Bookkeeping | 3 |
| CA118A | Microsoft Windows Basics | 1 |
| CA118B1 | Excel Basics 1 | 1 |
| CA118C1 | Access Basics 1 | 1 |
| CA118D | Internet for the Office Environment | 1 |
| CA122 | Keyboard Skillbuilding | 3 |
| CA201D | Microsoft Word Processing 1 | 3 |
| CA202D | Microsoft Word Processing 2 | 3 |
| CA213 | Integrating Office Procedures | 3 |
| CS101 | Introduction to Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| MTH062 | Business Applications Using Mathematics+ (or higher) | 4 |
Accounting Administrative Assistant second-year core requirements (49 Credit Hours): | ||
| BA177 | Payroll | 4 |
| BA214 | Business Communications+ | 3 |
| BA228 | Computer Accounting Applications | 3 |
| BA251 | Office Management | 3 |
| BT086 | Personal and Professional Development | 3 |
| BT280C | Cooperative Work Experience | 3 |
| CA118E | Outlook Basics | 1 |
| CA208 | Workplace Presentation Using PowerPoint | 3 |
| CA230 | Executive Office Simulation | 3 |
| CA232 | Integrating Office Software Applications | 3 |
| CS125E | Excel—Workbooks | 4 |
| MTH070 | Elementary Algebra (or higher) | 4 |
| PSY104 | Psychology in the Workplace+ | 3 |
| Accounting Administrative Assistant electives* | 9 | |
| *Accounting Administrative Assistant electives (select 9 Credit Hours): | ||
| BA101 | Introduction to Business | 4 |
| BA202 | Personal Effectiveness | 3 |
| BA203 | Interpersonal Relations in Business | 3 |
| BA204 | Teamwork Dynamics | 3 |
| BA211 | Financial Accounting 1 | 4 |
| BA212 | Financial Accounting 2 | 4 |
| BA213 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BA223 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BA226 | Business Law 1 | 3 |
| BA227 | Business Law 2 | 3 |
| BA277 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| CA117 | Microsoft Publisher | 3 |
| or | ||
| CA117ABC | Microsoft Publisher 1, 2, 3 | 1 each |
| CA118B2 | Excel Basics 2 | 1 |
| CA118B3 | Excel Basics 3 | 1 |
| CA118C2 | Access Basics 2 | 1 |
| CA118F1 | PowerPoint Basics 1 | 1 |
| CA119 | Office Desktop Publishing 1 | 3 |
| CA122 | Keyboard Skillbuilding (repeat) | 3 |
| CA202D | Microsoft Word Processing 2 | 3 |
| CA205 | PageMaker 1 | 3 |
| CA219 | Office Desktop Publishing 2 | 3 |
| CA225 | Advanced Document Production | 3 |
| CS105 | Introduction to MS Windows | 3 |
| CS125A | Micro Database Software—Access | 3 |
| CS178I | Introduction to the Internet/World Wide Web | 3 |
| WR227 | Technical Writing | 3 |
+Meets related instruction requirement.
Administrative Assistant
Associate of Applied Science
The Administrative Assistant prepares you for a variety of positions in administrative support. This work requires you to be able to organize a variety of tasks, accept responsibility, and work effectively as a team member. You will become skilled in areas such as keyboarding, document production, composition, machine transcription, and computers. You will gain knowledge of records management, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, desktop publishing, and office procedures.
In addition to tuition, estimated costs for students who complete the entire program listed below are books, $2,800; class fees, $258; universal fee, $588; equipment and supplies, $300. Contact the Financial Aid Office at 503.399.5018 to find out if you qualify for help with these costs.
You may earn an Associate of Applied Science degree by successfully completing the required 98 Credit Hours with a grade of C or better in all courses.
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| Administrative Assistant first-year core requirements (49 Credit Hours): | ||
| BT061 | Electronic Calculators | 2 |
| BT085 | Business English 2 | 3 |
| BT090 | Bookkeeping | 3 |
| BT099 | Proofreading/Editing | 3 |
| BT116 | Office Procedures | 3 |
| BT120 | Professional Communication Skills | 4 |
| BT128 | Introduction to Records Management | 3 |
| BT130 | Customer Service | 3 |
| CA118A | Microsoft Windows Basics | 1 |
| CA118B1 | Excel Basics 1 | 1 |
| CA118C1 | Access Basics 1 | 1 |
| CA118D | Internet for the Office Environment | 1 |
| CA119 | Office Desktop Publishing 1 | 3 |
| CA122 | Keyboard Skillbuilding | 3 |
| CA201D | Microsoft Word Processing 1 | 3 |
| CA202D | Microsoft Word Processing 2 | 3 |
| CA213 | Integrating Office Procedures | 3 |
| CS101 | Introduction to Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| Administrative Assistant electives* | 3 | |
| Administrative Assistant second-year core requirements (49 Credit Hours): | ||
| BT086 | Personal and Professional Development | 3 |
| BA214 | Business Communications+ | 3 |
| BA251 | Office Management | 3 |
| BT280C | Cooperative Work Experience | 3 |
| CA118E | Outlook Basics | 1 |
| CA208 | Workplace Presentations Using PowerPoint | 3 |
| CA219 | Office Desktop Publishing 2 | 3 |
| CA225 | Advanced Document Production | 3 |
| CA230 | Executive Office Simulation | 3 |
| CA232 | Integrating Office Software | 3 |
| MTH062 | Business Applications Using Mathematics+ (or higher) | 4 |
| PSY104 | Psychology in the Workplace+ | 3 |
| SP111 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| or | ||
| SP218 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| WR227 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| Administrative Assistant electives* | 5 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts elective | 3 | |
| or | ||
| Administrative Assistant elective | 3 | |
| *Administrative Assistant electives (select 8 Credit Hours): | ||
| BA101 | Introduction to Business | 4 |
| BA177 | Payroll | 4 |
| BA202 | Personal Effectiveness | 3 |
| BA203 | Interpersonal Relations in Business | 3 |
| BA204 | Teamwork Dynamics | 3 |
| BA211 | Financial Accounting 1 | 4 |
| BA212 | Financial Accounting 2 | 4 |
| BA213 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BA223 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BA226 | Business Law 1 | 3 |
| BA227 | Business Law 2 | 3 |
| BA277 | Business Ethics | |
| CA091 | QuickBooks—Computerized Bookkeeping | 3 |
| or | ||
| CA091ABC | QuickBooks Parts ABC—Computerized Bookkeeping | 1 each |
| CA117 | Microsoft Publisher | 3 |
| or | ||
| CA117ABC | Microsoft Publisher 1, 2, 3 | 1 each |
| CA118B2 | Excel Basics 2 | 1 |
| CA118B3 | Excel Basics 3 | 1 |
| CA118C2 | Access Basics 2 | 1 |
| CA118F1 | PowerPoint Basics 1 | 1 |
| CA122 | Keyboard Skillbuilding (repeat) | 3 |
| CA205 | PageMaker 1 | 3 |
| CS105 | Introduction to MS Windows | 3 |
| CS125A | Micro Database Software—Access | 3 |
| CS125E | Excel—Workbooks | 4 |
| CS178I | Introduction to the Internet/World Wide Web | 3 |
+Meets related instruction requirement.
Business Support Specialist
Associate of Applied Science
The Business Support Specialist prepares you for a career in a variety of business environments where you are able to work independently, exercising responsible judgment. This program stresses the business environment and interpersonal relations. You will develop computer skills, including training in the use of current operating systems, software applications, the Internet, and World Wide Web.
In addition to tuition, estimated costs for students who complete the entire program listed below are books, $2,800; class fees, $228; universal fee, $600; equipment and supplies, $300. Contact the Financial Aid Office at 503.399.5018 to find out if you qualify for help with these costs.
You may earn an Associate of Applied Science degree by successfully completing the required 100 Credit Hours with a grade of C or better in all courses.
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| Business Support Specialist first-year core requirements (50 Credit Hours): | ||
| BA101 | Introduction to Business | 4 |
| BA202 | Personal Effectiveness | 3 |
| BT061 | Electronic Calculators | 2 |
| BT085 | Business English 2 | 3 |
| BT099 | Proofreading/Editing | 3 |
| BT116 | Office Procedures | 3 |
| BT120 | Professional Communication Skills | 4 |
| BT128 | Introduction to Records Management | 3 |
| CA118A | Microsoft Windows Basics | 1 |
| CA118B1 | Excel Basics 1 | 1 |
| CA118C1 | Access Basics 1 | 1 |
| CA118D | Internet for the Office Environment | 1 |
| CA119 | Office Desktop Publishing 1 | 3 |
| CA122 | Keyboard Skillbuilding | 3 |
| CA201D | Microsoft Word Processing 1 | 3 |
| CA202D | Microsoft Word Processing 2 | 3 |
| CA213 | Integrating Office Procedures | 3 |
| CS101 | Introduction to Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| Business Support Specialist electives* | 3 | |
| Business Support Specialist second-year core requirements (50 Credit Hours): | ||
| BA203 | Interpersonal Relations in Business | 3 |
| BA214 | Business Communications+ | 3 |
| BA251 | Office Management | 3 |
| BT086 | Personal and Professional Development | 3 |
| BT090 | Bookkeeping | 3 |
| BT130 | Customer Service | 3 |
| BT280C | Cooperative Work Experience | 3 |
| CA091 | QuickBooks—Computerized Bookkeeping | 3 |
| CA118E | Outlook Basics | 1 |
| CA208 | Workplace Presentations Using PowerPoint | 3 |
| CA219 | Office Desktop Publishing 2 | 3 |
| CA232 | Integrating Office Software Applications | 3 |
| MTH062 | Business Applications Using Mathematics+ (or higher) | 4 |
| PSY104 | Psychology in the Workplace+ | 3 |
| SP111 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| or | ||
| SP218 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Business Support Specialist electives* | 3 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts elective | 3 | |
| or | ||
| Science/Applied Science | 3 | |
| *Business Support Specialist electives (select 6 Credit Hours): | ||
| BA177 | Payroll | 4 |
| BA204 | Teamwork Dynamics | 3 |
| BA211 | Financial Accounting 1 | 4 |
| BA212 | Financial Accounting 2 | 4 |
| BA213 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BA223 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BA226 | Business Law 1 | 3 |
| BA227 | Business Law 2 | 3 |
| BA277 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| CA117 | Microsoft Publisher | 3 |
| or | ||
| CA117ABC | Microsoft Publisher 1, 2, 3 | 1 each |
| CA118B2 | Excel Basics 2 | 1 |
| CA118B3 | Excel Basics 3 | 1 |
| CA118C2 | Access Basics 2 | 1 |
| CA118F1 | PowerPoint Basics 1 | 1 |
| CA122 | Keyboard Skillbuilding (repeat) | 3 |
| CA205 | PageMaker 1 | 3 |
| CA225 | Advanced Document Production | 3 |
| CA230 | Executive Office Simulation | 3 |
| CS105 | Introduction to MS Windows | 3 |
| CS125A | Micro Database Software—Access | 3 |
| CS125E | Excel—Workbooks | 4 |
| CS178I | Introduction to the Internet/World Wide Web | 3 |
| WR227 | Technical Writing+ | 3 |
+Meets related instruction requirement.
*In order to be successful, take CA118A and CS101 prior to other CA and CS courses in your program.
**Other electives may be permitted. Before registering for a course not listed, contact your advisor for approval.
Medical Administrative Assistant
Associate of Applied Science
The Medical Administrative Assistant prepares you to work in medically-related offices where you may make appointments, manage patient records, meet patients, type correspondence, transcribe patient records, maintain financial records, and complete insurance forms.
In addition to tuition, estimated costs for students who complete the entire program listed below are books, $2,800; class fees, $258; universal fee, $576; equipment and supplies, $300. Contact the Financial Aid Office at 503.399.5018 to find out if you qualify for help with these costs.
You may earn an Associate of Applied Science degree by successfully completing the required 96 Credit Hours with a grade of C or better in all courses.
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| Medical Administrative Assistant first-year core requirements (48 Credit Hours): | ||
| BT085 | Business English 2 | 3 |
| BT099 | Proofreading/Editing | 3 |
| BT116 | Office Procedures | 3 |
| BT120 | Professional Communication Skills | 4 |
| CA118A | Microsoft Windows Basics | 1 |
| CA118B1 | Excel Basics 1 | 1 |
| CA118C1 | Access Basics 1 | 1 |
| CA118D | Internet for the Office Environment | 1 |
| CA201D | Microsoft Word Processing 1 | 3 |
| CA202D | Microsoft Word Processing 2 | 3 |
| CA213 | Integrating Office Procedures | 3 |
| CS101 | Introduction to Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| HM101 | Medical Law and Ethics | 3 |
| HM110 | Health Information Systems Procedures 1 | 4 |
| HM114 | CPT-IV Coding/Reimbursement | 3 |
| HM115 | ICD-9-CM Coding/Reimbursement | 3 |
| HM120 | Medical Terminology 1 | 3 |
| HM121 | Medical Terminology 2 | 3 |
| Medical Administrative Assistant second-year core requirements (48 Credit Hours): | ||
| BA214 | Business Communications+ | 3 |
| BI071 | Body Structure and Function 1 | 3 |
| BI072 | Body Structure and Function 2 | 3 |
| BT061 | Electronic Calculators | 2 |
| BT086 | Personal and Professional Development | 3 |
| BT090 | Bookkeeping | 3 |
| BT128 | Introduction to Records Management | 3 |
| BT130 | Customer Service | 3 |
| CA122 | Keyboard Skillbuilding | 3 |
| CA225 | Advanced Document Production | 3 |
| CA230 | Executive Office Simulation | 3 |
| HM141 | Medical Transcription 1 | 3 |
| MTH062 | Business Applications Using Mathematics+ (or higher) | 4 |
| PSY104 | Psychology in the Workplace+ | 3 |
| SP111 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| or | ||
| SP218 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Medical Administrative Assistant elective* | 3 | |
| *Medical Administrative Assistant electives (select 3 credit hours): | ||
| BA101 | Introduction to Business | 4 |
| BA177 | Payroll | 4 |
| BA202 | Personal Effectiveness | 3 |
| BA203 | Interpersonal Relations in Business | 3 |
| BA204 | Teamwork Dynamics | 3 |
| BA211 | Financial Accounting 1 | 4 |
| BA212 | Financial Accounting 2 | 4 |
| BA213 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BA223 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BA226 | Business Law 1 | 3 |
| BA227 | Business Law 2 | 3 |
| BA251 | Office Management | 3 |
| BA277 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| CA091 | QuickBooks—Computerized Bookkeeping | 3 |
| or | ||
| CA091ABC | QuickBooks Parts ABC—Computerized Bookkeeping | 1 each |
| CA117 | Microsoft Publisher | 3 |
| or | ||
| CA117ABC | Microsoft Publisher 1, 2, 3 | 1 each |
| CA118B2 | Excel Basics 2 | 1 |
| CA118B3 | Excel Basics 3 | 1 |
| CA118C2 | Access Basics 2 | 1 |
| CA118E | Outlook Basics | 1 |
| CA118F1 | PowerPoint Basics 1 | 1 |
| CA119 | Office Desktop Publishing 1 | 3 |
| CA122 | Keyboard Skillbuilding (repeat) | 3 |
| CA205 | PageMaker 1 | 3 |
| CA208 | Workplace Presentations Using PowerPoint | 3 |
| CA219 | Office Desktop Publishing 2 | 3 |
| CA232 | Integrating Office Software | 3 |
| CS105 | Introduction to MS Windows | 3 |
| CS125A | Micro Database Software—Access | 3 |
| CS125E | Excel—Workbooks | 4 |
| CS178I | Introduction to the Internet/World Wide Web | 3 |
| WR227 | Technical Writing | 3 |
+Meets related instruction requirement.
Updated March 2007 by the College Advancement Department.