Business Occupations

Associate of Business Office Technology Degree

• Accounting Assistant Option
• Administrative Assistant Option
• Legal Office Assistant Option
• Medical Office Assistant Option

Certificate of Completion

• Bilingual Office Specialist
• General Office Assistant

Medical Billing Certificate

Medical Transcription Certificate

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Information based on the 2009-10 DACC Catalog

Because today’s business world is constantly being transformed by new information processing technologies, employment opportunities in office careers are on the rise. The smooth functioning of today’s automated office depends on the support of well-trained administrative, accounting, legal office and medical office assistants.

If you find satisfaction in working as a team member, are well organized, and enjoy meeting and helping new people, Business Office Technology could be the right program for you. This program has some significant advantages: it not only allows you to specialize in an area of interest to you, but it also provides a fast track to an entry-level position. Students may obtain a general office assistant certificate of completion in as little as one year and then begin earning money while studying for their associate degree.

By studying a second year toward the associate degree in Business Office Technology, you can prepare for a more challenging position as either a general administrative assistant, accounting assistant, legal office assistant, or medical office assistant. You will learn to use state-of-the-art microcomputers, become familiar with various up-to-date software applications, and become proficient in a specific area of study.

Because our region values bilingual (Spanish/English) skills in the workplace, students already possessing ability in Spanish have the opportunity to enroll in two courses to further enhance their Spanish communication skills. These courses are part of the Bilingual Office Specialist Certificate.

The work settings where program graduates find employment are as varied as the organizations themselves. They include educational institutions; federal, state, and local government offices; medical facilities; legal firms; financial institutions; corporate settings; and small and large businesses. Not only are the work settings varied,
but so are the positions within each organization.

Employment opportunities for administrative assistants, accounting assistants, legal office assistants, and medical office assistants continue to grow on average between 10 and 20 percent each year in a broad variety of industries and businesses. Current salary ranges can be found in the Occupational Outlook Handbook at the U.S. Department of Labor web site: http://www.bls.gov.

Associate Degree (67-70 credits)

NOTE: Courses appearing in italics are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.

Core Requirements      16 Credits

	BOT 106BOT 106: Business Mathematics - 3 cr. (2+2P) Mathematical applications for business, including training in the touch method of the 10-key calculator. Prerequisite: CCDM 103N or adequate score on math placement exam. – Business Mathematics	3
OR	COMM 253GCOMM 253G: Public Speaking - 3 cr. Principles of effective public speaking, with emphasis on preparing and delivering well-organized, logical, and persuasive arguments adapted to different audiences. – Public Speaking COMM 265GCOMM 265G: Principles of Human Communication - 3 cr. Study and practice of interpersonal, small group, and presentational skills essential to effective social, business, and professional interaction. – Principles of Human Communication	3
OR	ECON 251GECON 251G: Principles of Macroeconomics - 3 cr. Macroeconomic theory and public policy: national income concepts, unemployment, inflation, economic growth, and international payment problems. – Principles of Macroeconomics ECON 252GECON 252G: Principles of Microeconomics - 3 cr. Microeconomic theory and public policy: supply and demand, theory of the firm, market allocation of resources, income distribution, competition and monopoly, governmental regulation of businesses and unions. – Principles of Microeconomics BOT approved elective	3
	ENGL 111GENGL 111G: Rhetoric and Composition - 4 cr. Skills and methods used in writing university-level essays. Prerequisite: ACT standard score in English of 16 or higher during regular semester (20 or above during summer) or successful completion of a developmental writing course or the equivalent. – Rhetoric and Composition	4
OR OR	BMGT 240BMGT 240: Human Relations - 3 cr. Human interactions in business and industrial settings. Motivation and learning experiences as related to problems of the worker and supervisor. Practical applications of human behavior. Prerequisite(s): CCDE 105N or higher or BOT 105 or higher. Restricted to: Community College campuses only. – Human Relations PSY 201GPSY 201G: Introduction to Psychology - 3 cr. (3+3P) Methods and principles of behavior. Topics include human evolution and development, biopsychology, perception, learning, thinking, motivation, social interaction, and the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal behavior. – Introduction to Psychology SOC 101GSOC 101G: Introductory Sociology - 3 cr. Introduction to social theory, research, methods of analysis, contemporary issues in historical and cross-cultural contexts. Covers groups, deviance, inequality, family, gender, social change, and collective behavior. – Introductory Sociology	3

Related Requirements      30-33 Credits

	BOT 102BOT 102: Keyboarding: Document Formatting - 3 cr. (2+2P) Designed to improve keyboarding speed and accuracy; introduce formats of letters, tables and reports. A speed and accuracy competency requirement must be met. Prerequisite: BOT 101 or consent of instructor. – Keyboarding: Document Formatting	3
	BOT 105BOT 105: Business English I - 3 cr. Training and application of the fundamentals of basic grammar, capitalization and sentence structure (syntax). – Business English I      NOTE: Business English placement test will determine whether BOT 105 is required before taking BOT 109.	3
	BOT 109BOT 109: Business English II - 3 cr. Training and application of the fundamentals of punctuation, numbers, basic writing and editing skills. Prerequisite: C or better in BOT 105. – Business English II	3
	BOT 110BOT 110: Records Management - 3 cr. Principles, methods and procedures for the selection, operation and control of manual and automated records systems. – Records Management	3
	BOT 120BOT 120: Accounting Procedures I - 3 cr. (2+2P) Business accounting principles and procedures. Use of special journals, cash control, and merchandising concepts. Reports for sole proprietorships. – Accounting Procedures I	3
	BOT 209BOT 209: Business and Technical Communications - 3 cr. Effective written communication skills and techniques for career success in the work place. Composition of letters, memos, short reports, forms, and proposals, and technical descriptions and directions. Prerequisites: ENGL 111G and computer keyboarding ability or consent of instructor. – Business and Technical Communications	3
	BOT 211BOT 211: Information Processing I - 3 cr. (2+2P) Defining and applying fundamental information processing concepts and techniques using the current version of leading software. Prerequisites: Keyboarding proficiency as demonstrated through completion of BOT 122, BOT 123, and BOT 124 or BOT 101 or equivalent. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits under different subtitles listed in the Schedule of Classes. – Information Processing I	3
	BOT 221BOT 221: Cooperative Experience I - 1-3 cr. Student employed at approved work site; supervised and rated by employer and instructor. Each credit requires specified number of hours of on-the-job work experience. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Graded S/U. Restricted to BOT majors./BOT 222BOT 222: Cooperative Experience II - 1-3 cr. Continuation of BOT 221. Prerequisites: BOT 221 and consent of instructor. Graded S/U. – Cooperative Experience II Cooperative Experience I/II    NOTE: BOT 221/222 is restricted to majors. A maximum of 6 credits of BOT 221 and 222 may be applied toward a degree.	1-3
OR OR	BMGT 140BMGT 140: Principles of Supervision I - 3 cr. Principles of supervision emphasizing planning, organization, rating of employees and procedures to develop good morale. Introduction to interpretation of case studies. Restricted to: Community College campuses only. – Principles of Supervision I BOT 110BOT 110: Records Management - 3 cr. Principles, methods and procedures for the selection, operation and control of manual and automated records systems. – Records Management BOT elective	3
OR	BOT 239BOT 239: Personal Development - 3 cr. Development of a marketable, employable office systems person, to include interview, voice, manners, and apparel. – Personal Development BMGT 231BMGT 231: Legal Issues in Business - 3 cr. Application of fundamental legal principles to business transactions. Sources, functions, and objectives of law, including federal and New Mexico court systems and procedures, criminal law, torts, contracts, and sales, and Uniform Commercial Code. Restricted to: Community College campuses only. – Legal Issues in Business	2-3
OR	BOT 215BOT 215: Spreadsheet Applications - 1-3 cr. Same as OECS 215. May be repeated under different subtitles listed in the Schedule of Classes. – Spreadsheet Applications OECS 215OECS 215: Spreadsheet Applications - 1-3 cr. Use of spreadsheets to include graphics and business applications. Prerequisites: C S 110, BCIS 110 or OECS 105. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. – Spreadsheet Applications	3

Technical Requirements      21 Credits

Choose one of the following four options: Accounting Assistant Option BOT 121BOT 121: Accounting Procedures II - 3 cr. (2+2P) Continuation of BOT 120, emphasizing accounting principles and procedures for notes and interest, depreciation, partnerships and corporations, cash flow and financial statement analysis. Prerequisite: BOT 120. – Accounting Procedures II BOT 140BOT 140: Payroll Accounting - 3 cr. (2+2P) Payroll procedures including payroll tax forms and deposits. Prerequisite: BOT 120 or consent of instructor. – Payroll Accounting BOT 203BOT 203: Office Equipment and Procedures I - 3 cr. (2+2P) Office organization, telephone techniques, equipment and supplies, handling meetings, human relations, mail procedures, and travel. Prerequisites: BOT 213 or CS 110G or consent of instructor. – Office Equipment and Procedures I) OR BOT 250BOT 250: Electronic Office Systems - 3 cr. (2+2P) Management of the electronic office. Office use of computers, printers, fax machines, copiers, and scanner concepts will be covered. Prerequisite: BOT 211. – Electronic Office Systems BOT 205BOT 205: Microcomputer Accounting I - 3 cr. (2+2P) Introduction to automated accounting systems on microcomputers. Prerequisite: working knowledge of computers and accounting or consent of instructor. – Microcomputer Accounting I BOT 206BOT 206: Microcomputer Accounting II - 3 cr. (2+2P) Microcomputer accounting applications, integrating spreadsheets, word processing, graphics, and database. Prerequisites: BOT 121 and OECS 215, or consent of instructor. – Microcomputer Accounting II BOT 244BOT 244: Tax Preparation - 3 cr. Introduces basic federal and state tax codes for preparing individual income tax returns. Emphasis on use of tax software. Prerequisite: keyboarding proficiency. – Tax Preparation BOT 255BOT 255: Special Topics - 1-4 cr. Specific subjects to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. – Special Topics: Government Accounting OR BOT 255: Special Topics: Auditing & Business Issues (3) Administrative Assistant Option BOT 202BOT 202: Keyboarding Document Production - 3 cr. (2+2P) Further development of keyboarding speed and accuracy. Production of complex letters, memos, tables, reports and business forms. A speed and accuracy competency requirement must be met. Prerequisites: BOT 102 and BOT 109, or consent of instructor. – Keyboarding Document Production BOT 203BOT 203: Office Equipment and Procedures I - 3 cr. (2+2P) Office organization, telephone techniques, equipment and supplies, handling meetings, human relations, mail procedures, and travel. Prerequisites: BOT 213 or CS 110G or consent of instructor. – Office Equipment and Procedures I BOT 207BOT 207: Machine Transcription - 3 cr. (2+2P) Creating office documents using transcribing equipment and microcomputer software. Emphasis on proofreading, editing and grammar. Prerequisites: minimum keyboarding of 45 wpm and C or better in BOT 105 or BOT 109 or equivalent and BOT 211 or BOT 213. – Machine Transcription BOT 217BOT 217: Powerpoint Presentation - 3 cr. Comprehensive, hands-on approach to learning and applying basic and advanced features of PowerPoint. These include text enhancements, objects, fills, colors, animation, charts, sound, video, and hyperlinks. Students demonstrate appropriate audience and communication tools to deliver presentations. Prerequisites: BOT 211 or ability to demonstrate keyboarding and Windows proficiency. – Powerpoint Presentation OR BOT approved elective BOT 218BOT 218: Information Processing II - 3 cr. (2+2P) Advanced information processing techniques using current version of leading software. Prerequisite: BOT 211 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. – Information Processing II BOT 250BOT 250: Electronic Office Systems - 3 cr. (2+2P) Management of the electronic office. Office use of computers, printers, fax machines, copiers, and scanner concepts will be covered. Prerequisite: BOT 211. – Electronic Office Systems) BOT 270BOT 270: Business Office Technology Capstone - 3 cr. (2+2P) Refines professional skills learned in the BOT program and ties all BOT coursework together. Students will be prepared to sit for the Certified Professional Secretary and/or Certified Administrative Professional exams. Prerequisite(s): BOT 102 or BOT 129; and BOT 120; and BOT 209 or ENGL 203G or ENGL 218G; and BOT 211 or OECS 211. Restricted to: Alamogordo campus, Carlsbad campus, Dona Ana campus, Grants campus. – Business Office Technology Capstone Legal office Assistant Option BOT 202BOT 202: Keyboarding Document Production - 3 cr. (2+2P) Further development of keyboarding speed and accuracy. Production of complex letters, memos, tables, reports and business forms. A speed and accuracy competency requirement must be met. Prerequisites: BOT 102 and BOT 109, or consent of instructor. – Keyboarding Document Production BOT 203BOT 203: Office Equipment and Procedures I - 3 cr. (2+2P) Office organization, telephone techniques, equipment and supplies, handling meetings, human relations, mail procedures, and travel. Prerequisites: BOT 213 or CS 110G or consent of instructor. – Office Equipment and Procedures I BOT 207BOT 207: Machine Transcription - 3 cr. (2+2P) Creating office documents using transcribing equipment and microcomputer software. Emphasis on proofreading, editing and grammar. Prerequisites: minimum keyboarding of 45 wpm and C or better in BOT 105 or BOT 109 or equivalent and BOT 211 or BOT 213. – Machine Transcription BOT 218BOT 218: Information Processing II - 3 cr. (2+2P) Advanced information processing techniques using current version of leading software. Prerequisite: BOT 211 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. – Information Processing II BOT 270BOT 270: Business Office Technology Capstone - 3 cr. (2+2P) Refines professional skills learned in the BOT program and ties all BOT coursework together. Students will be prepared to sit for the Certified Professional Secretary and/or Certified Administrative Professional exams. Prerequisite(s): BOT 102 or BOT 129; and BOT 120; and BOT 209 or ENGL 203G or ENGL 218G; and BOT 211 or OECS 211. Restricted to: Alamogordo campus, Carlsbad campus, Dona Ana campus, Grants campus. – Business Office Technology Capstone PL S 270PL S 270: Administrative Law for the Paralegal - 3 cr. A study of the substantive law, procedures, and forms involved in practice before governmental agencies including worker s compensation, social security, employment security, and state and local administrations. Prerequisite: PL S 160. – Administrative Law for the Paralegal PL S approved elective (3) Medical Office Assistant Option BOT 158BOT 158: Advanced Medical Office Terminology - 3 cr. (2+2P) Builds upon the concepts introduced in Medical Terminology providing greater understanding of how to properly use and apply medical terminology in various health fields. Emphasis will be on terminology used in medical records and procedures, medical coding, and medical transcription. Current medical practice, technological changes in medicine, creating medical documents, and pharmacology will also be covered. Prerequisites: OHEO 120 or NURS 150 or BOT 150. – Advanced Medical Office Terminology BOT 202BOT 202: Keyboarding Document Production - 3 cr. (2+2P) Further development of keyboarding speed and accuracy. Production of complex letters, memos, tables, reports and business forms. A speed and accuracy competency requirement must be met. Prerequisites: BOT 102 and BOT 109, or consent of instructor. – Keyboarding Document Production BOT 208BOT 208: Medical Office Procedures - 3 cr. (2+2P) Records and procedures as applicable to medical offices. Prerequisites: BOT 109, BOT 211, and OEHO 120. – Medical Office Procedures BOT 218BOT 218: Information Processing II - 3 cr. (2+2P) Advanced information processing techniques using current version of leading software. Prerequisite: BOT 211 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. – Information Processing II BOT 223BOT 223: Medical Transcription I - 3 cr. (2+2P) Introductory machine transcription for the medical office using medical terminology. Prerequisites: NURS 150 or OEHO 120 or BOT 150, and BIOL 101G/L or OEHO 100 or consent of instructor. – Medical Transcription I BOT 228BOT 228: Medical Insurance Billing - 3 cr. Overview of the insurance specialists role and responsibilities. Emphasis on diagnostic and procedural coding and the claims processing cycle. Prerequisite: NURS 150 or OEHO 120 or BOT 150 and OEHO 100 or BIOL 101G/L and BOT 208 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. – Medical Insurance Billing BOT 150BOT 150: Medical Terminology - 3 cr. Understanding of the basic elements of medical words. Use of medical abbreviations. Same as NURS 150 and OEHO 120. – Medical Terminology OEHO 120OEHO 120: Medical Terminology - 3 cr. Study of medical terminology as it relates to understanding diseases, their causes and effects, and the terminology used by the medical specialties. Stress is placed on medical terms, their use, spelling, English translation, and pronunciation. Same as NURS 150 and BOT 150. – Medical Terminology

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Certificate of Completion (36 credits)

Two 36-credit Business Office Technology certificate options are available. The General Business Office Technology option prepares students for receptionist, clerk-typist, or other entry-level positions. The Bilingual Office Specialist option qualifies students for positions requiring Spanish-English language proficiency. Additionally, the Business Office Technology Program offers two 15-credit specialized certificates in Medical Billing and Medical Transcription. Coursework for the certificates are applicable toward the Business Office Technology associate degree.

Technical Requirements      36 Credits

OR OR	BOT 101BOT 101: Keyboarding Basics - 3 cr. (2+2P) Covers correct fingering and mastery of the keyboard to develop skillful operation. Formatting basic business letters, memos, and manuscripts. – Keyboarding Basics BOT 135BOT 135: Keyboarding Technique Review - 3 cr. Emphasis on improving keyboarding speed and accuracy. Prerequisite: BOT 101 or equivalent. – Keyboarding Technique Review BOT approved elective	3
	BOT 102BOT 102: Keyboarding: Document Formatting - 3 cr. (2+2P) Designed to improve keyboarding speed and accuracy; introduce formats of letters, tables and reports. A speed and accuracy competency requirement must be met. Prerequisite: BOT 101 or consent of instructor. – Keyboarding: Document Formatting	3
	BOT 105BOT 105: Business English I - 3 cr. Training and application of the fundamentals of basic grammar, capitalization and sentence structure (syntax). – Business English I	3
	BOT 106BOT 106: Business Mathematics - 3 cr. (2+2P) Mathematical applications for business, including training in the touch method of the 10-key calculator. Prerequisite: CCDM 103N or adequate score on math placement exam. – Business Mathematics	3
	BOT 109BOT 109: Business English II - 3 cr. Training and application of the fundamentals of punctuation, numbers, basic writing and editing skills. Prerequisite: C or better in BOT 105. – Business English II	3
	BOT 110BOT 110: Records Management - 3 cr. Principles, methods and procedures for the selection, operation and control of manual and automated records systems. – Records Management	3
	BOT 120BOT 120: Accounting Procedures I - 3 cr. (2+2P) Business accounting principles and procedures. Use of special journals, cash control, and merchandising concepts. Reports for sole proprietorships. – Accounting Procedures I	3
	BOT 211BOT 211: Information Processing I - 3 cr. (2+2P) Defining and applying fundamental information processing concepts and techniques using the current version of leading software. Prerequisites: Keyboarding proficiency as demonstrated through completion of BOT 122, BOT 123, and BOT 124 or BOT 101 or equivalent. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits under different subtitles listed in the Schedule of Classes. – Information Processing I	3
OR OR	BMGT 140BMGT 140: Principles of Supervision I - 3 cr. Principles of supervision emphasizing planning, organization, rating of employees and procedures to develop good morale. Introduction to interpretation of case studies. Restricted to: Community College campuses only. – Principles of Supervision I BMGT 110BMGT 110: Introduction to Business - 3 cr. Terminology and concepts of the business field. Role of accounting, computers, business management, finance, labor, and international business in our society. Restricted to: Community College campuses only. – Introduction to Business BMGT approved elective	3
	Choose one of the following two options: Bilingual Office Specialist Option BOT 170BOT 170: Office Communications in Spanish I - 3 cr. Develop oral and written communications skills of native or near-native speakers of Spanish. The student will learn basic letter writing skills, customer service techniques, and telephone etiquette in Spanish. Prerequisite: BOT 101 or basic computer keyboarding skills and native or near-native Spanish-speaking ability. – Office Communications in Spanish I BOT 171BOT 171: Office Communications in Spanish II - 3 cr. Develop oral and written communications skills of native or near-native speakers of Spanish. Emphasis placed on learning the office assistant's role within the office environment. Compose complex business correspondence and learn to make international travel arrangements. Prerequisite: BOT 101 or BOT 170. – Office Communications in Spanish II BOT 221BOT 221: Cooperative Experience I - 1-3 cr. Student employed at approved work site; supervised and rated by employer and instructor. Each credit requires specified number of hours of on-the-job work experience. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Graded S/U. Restricted to BOT majors. – Cooperative Experience I OR BOT 190BOT 190: Career Exploration - 1 cr. Assists students in making career path choices by presenting overviews of the duties and expectations of support staff employed in legal, medical, accounting, and general offices. Includes instructor presentations, guest speakers, local office visits, advising workshop, and degree plan preparation. – Career Exploration BOT 239BOT 239: Personal Development - 3 cr. Development of a marketable, employable office systems person, to include interview, voice, manners, and apparel. – Personal Development OR BMGT 201BMGT 201: Work Readiness and Preparation - 2 cr. Instruction in methods of selection, seeking, acquiring and retaining employment. Addresses work success skills, business etiquette, employer expectation and workplace norms. Restricted to: Community College campuses only. – Work Readiness and Preparation General Office Assistant Option BOT 203BOT 203: Office Equipment and Procedures I - 3 cr. (2+2P) Office organization, telephone techniques, equipment and supplies, handling meetings, human relations, mail procedures, and travel. Prerequisites: BOT 213 or CS 110G or consent of instructor. – Office Equipment and Procedures I OR BOT 250BOT 250: Electronic Office Systems - 3 cr. (2+2P) Management of the electronic office. Office use of computers, printers, fax machines, copiers, and scanner concepts will be covered. Prerequisite: BOT 211. – Electronic Office Systems OR OEHO 120OEHO 120: Medical Terminology - 3 cr. Study of medical terminology as it relates to understanding diseases, their causes and effects, and the terminology used by the medical specialties. Stress is placed on medical terms, their use, spelling, English translation, and pronunciation. Same as NURS 150 and BOT 150. – Medical Terminology * * NOTE: OEHO 120 should be taken only by those who plan to pursue the BOT associate degree with the option in Medical Office Assistant. BOT 221BOT 221: Cooperative Experience I - 1-3 cr. Student employed at approved work site; supervised and rated by employer and instructor. Each credit requires specified number of hours of on-the-job work experience. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Graded S/U. Restricted to BOT majors. – Cooperative Experience I OR BOT 190BOT 190: Career Exploration - 1 cr. Assists students in making career path choices by presenting overviews of the duties and expectations of support staff employed in legal, medical, accounting, and general offices. Includes instructor presentations, guest speakers, local office visits, advising workshop, and degree plan preparation. – Career Exploration BOT 239BOT 239: Personal Development - 3 cr. Development of a marketable, employable office systems person, to include interview, voice, manners, and apparel. – Personal Development OR BMGT 201BMGT 201: Work Readiness and Preparation - 2 cr. Instruction in methods of selection, seeking, acquiring and retaining employment. Addresses work success skills, business etiquette, employer expectation and workplace norms. Restricted to: Community College campuses only. – Work Readiness and Preparation BOT approved elective (3)	9

 

Medical Transcription Certificate

NOTE: Students who lack prior health and/or general office experience may need to take course-related prerequisites.

Technical Requirements     15 Credits

OR	BOT 150BOT 150: Medical Terminology - 3 cr. Understanding of the basic elements of medical words. Use of medical abbreviations. Same as NURS 150 and OEHO 120. – Medical Terminology OEHO 120OEHO 120: Medical Terminology - 3 cr. Study of medical terminology as it relates to understanding diseases, their causes and effects, and the terminology used by the medical specialties. Stress is placed on medical terms, their use, spelling, English translation, and pronunciation. Same as NURS 150 and BOT 150. – Medical Terminology	3
	BOT 158BOT 158: Advanced Medical Office Terminology - 3 cr. (2+2P) Builds upon the concepts introduced in Medical Terminology providing greater understanding of how to properly use and apply medical terminology in various health fields. Emphasis will be on terminology used in medical records and procedures, medical coding, and medical transcription. Current medical practice, technological changes in medicine, creating medical documents, and pharmacology will also be covered. Prerequisites: OHEO 120 or NURS 150 or BOT 150. – Advanced Medical Office Terminology	3
	BOT 207BOT 207: Machine Transcription - 3 cr. (2+2P) Creating office documents using transcribing equipment and microcomputer software. Emphasis on proofreading, editing and grammar. Prerequisites: minimum keyboarding of 45 wpm and C or better in BOT 105 or BOT 109 or equivalent and BOT 211 or BOT 213. – Machine Transcription	3
	BOT 223BOT 223: Medical Transcription I - 3 cr. (2+2P) Introductory machine transcription for the medical office using medical terminology. Prerequisites: NURS 150 or OEHO 120 or BOT 150, and BIOL 101G/L or OEHO 100 or consent of instructor. – Medical Transcription I	3
	BOT 233BOT 233: Advanced Medical Transcription - 3 cr. (2+2P) Builds upon the concepts introduced in Medical Transcription providing greater understanding of how to produce advanced reports of physician dictation with increasing speed and accuracy. Emphasis will be on proofreading and editing of operative reports, patient history and physicals, office notes, labor and delivery reports, consultation reports, discharge summaries, and other medical reports. Prerequisite(s): BOT 223. Restricted to: All Community Colleges. – Advanced Medical Transcription	3

 

Medical Billing Certificate

NOTE: Students who lack prior health and/or general office experience may need to take course-related prerequisites.

Technical Requirements     15 Credits

OR	BOT 150BOT 150: Medical Terminology - 3 cr. Understanding of the basic elements of medical words. Use of medical abbreviations. Same as NURS 150 and OEHO 120. – Medical Terminology OEHO 120OEHO 120: Medical Terminology - 3 cr. Study of medical terminology as it relates to understanding diseases, their causes and effects, and the terminology used by the medical specialties. Stress is placed on medical terms, their use, spelling, English translation, and pronunciation. Same as NURS 150 and BOT 150. – Medical Terminology	3
	BOT 158BOT 158: Advanced Medical Office Terminology - 3 cr. (2+2P) Builds upon the concepts introduced in Medical Terminology providing greater understanding of how to properly use and apply medical terminology in various health fields. Emphasis will be on terminology used in medical records and procedures, medical coding, and medical transcription. Current medical practice, technological changes in medicine, creating medical documents, and pharmacology will also be covered. Prerequisites: OHEO 120 or NURS 150 or BOT 150. – Advanced Medical Office Terminology	3
	BOT 228BOT 228: Medical Insurance Billing - 3 cr. Overview of the insurance specialists role and responsibilities. Emphasis on diagnostic and procedural coding and the claims processing cycle. Prerequisite: NURS 150 or OEHO 120 or BOT 150 and OEHO 100 or BIOL 101G/L and BOT 208 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. – Medical Insurance Billing	3
	BOT 248BOT 248: Medical Coding I - 3 cr. (2+2P) Continuation of BOT 228. Emphasis is on the most recent revisions of ICD-9-CM. In depth study of the ICD-9/10-CM coding conventions and principles. Prerequisite: BOT 228. – Medical Coding I	3
	BOT 258BOT 258: Medical Coding II - 3 cr. (2+2P) Continuation of BOT 228, and Medical Coding I. Emphasis is on the most recent revision of ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and DSM-IV. Continued study in the ICD-9/10-CM coding conventions and principles and in depth the CPT-4, HCPCS, and DSM-IV coding convention and principles. Designed as a medical coding capstone course. Prerequisite(s): BOT 228 AND BOT 248. Restricted to: Alamogordo campus, Carlsbad campus, Dona Ana campus, Grants campus. – Medical Coding II	3