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MEDC 1140: E-Communications Management
Effective date
May 2027
Department
Medical Office Assistant 15/16
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course introduces students to various computer applications, such as email, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
This course is part of the full-time Medical Office Assistant Program
Credits
2.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Draft, send and receive business emails
- Create and edit office documents using word processing software
- Create and edit spreadsheets to manage office activities
- Use presentation software to create presentations
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 10
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 40
Total Hours: 50
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 40
Total Hours: 50
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, lab, and demonstrations
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
30 |
Three quizzes at 10% each |
|
Assignments |
50 |
Five assignments at 10% each |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Cover letter and resume |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Shortcut keys |
Course topics
- Email system
- Word processing
- Spreadsheets
- Presentation software
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.