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Daphne Brown:
BST Instructor
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Program Description and Nature of the Work |
| The Business Systems Technology Program is designed
to provide the student with experiences which will prepare them
for a successful career in the business world. Along with
the development of clerical skills, students obtain proficiency in
keyboarding and the use of applications software and technology to
perform a wide variety of office functions. A comprehensive
study of computer fundamentals builds familiarity with terminology
as well as office skills.
The program is designed to give you various clerical skills in
many areas, including Data Entry, Payroll Clerk, Receptionist /
Customer Service Representative, Accounting, Information
Processor, Bookkeeper, Administrative Assistant, Medical Insurance
Clerk, Legal Secretary and Medical Secretary.
Students have the opportunity to work and experience extensive
"hands-on" training with modern office equipment and
computer software. Each phase of the program is carefully
structured and since the program is completely self-paced, every
student may reach maximum skill level regardless of previous
office training or experience.
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Course Awards and Length
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- Accounting Assistant
Diploma
1296 hours
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- Legal Administrative
Assistant
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Diploma |
1296
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- Medical
Administrative Assistant
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Diploma |
1296 hours |
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Diploma |
1296 hours |
- Medical Coding/Health
Information Technician
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Diploma |
1296
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- Information Processing
Support
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Certificate |
864
hours |
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Certificate |
432 hours |
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Course Objectives:
To prepare students for entrance into a business career; or
having entered such a career to render more efficient services therein and to
advance their present levels of employment to higher levels.
To alert students of the career opportunities available to
them and be informed of the educational and experience requirements necessary
for success in these occupations.
To develop in the student such qualities as good judgment, poise,
dependability, loyalty, cooperation, initiative and tact.
To develop particular courses or make changes in the curriculum or skills
as the need arises created by rapidly changing occupations and complex areas of
job skills.
To develop in the student the skill and efficiency in operating modern
office equipment. They will not only become computer literate, but will also
develop the skills needed to successfully use the computer for completing
general clerical tasks.
To develop in the student the ability to work independently using sound
decision-making skills while planning and organizing tasks for efficient and
timely completion.
To develop in the student the self-confidence and interpersonal skills
necessary to function successfully as a modern office professional.
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