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MEDC 1160: Electronic Communications for Medical Office Assistants
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Medical Office Assistant 15/16
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
This course introduces students to various computer applications, such as email, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Secure documentation management processes are taught in relation to health care records and documentation.
Credits
1.5
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
- Use secure document management processes
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 12
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 38
Total Hours: 50
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 38
Total Hours: 50
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, lab, demonstrations
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
30 |
Three quizzes @ 10% each |
|
Assignments |
40 |
Four assignments @ 10% each: |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Secure document management |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Shortcut keys |
|
Reflect |
5 |
|
Course topics
- Email system Word processing Spreadsheets Presentation software Secure management of medical documents
Learning resources
Required textbook: Guidelines for Microsoft 365, 2023 edition, Author: Nordell, Publisher: McGraw Hill, ISBN: 9781264805259
computer lab
online workbook
computer lab
online workbook
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.