Individuals in the 24 week program must obtain intermediate
computer skills as measured by scoring a 70% or above on the intermediate
examination in at least two computer classes. They must complete two of the
general clerical classes with a final grade of 70% or above.
The number of clock hours of instruction for completion of
the 24 week certificate program are as follows:
|
Microcomputer
Applications
|
101.25
|
|
Word
Processing Skills
|
40.5
|
|
Data Entry
Skills
|
63
|
|
Keyboarding
|
103.5
|
|
Calculator
|
40.5
|
|
Filing
|
33
|
|
Math
|
10.5
|
|
Job Search
Skills
|
9
|
|
English as a Second Language
(if needed,
otherwise these hours are distributed among computer and keyboarding classes)
|
216
|
|
TOTAL
|
648
|
Optional
classes in this program are Medical Front Office and Internship. If students
opt to participate in these classes there are less hours available for computer
instruction. This class is designed to prepare individuals for employment as General
Office Clerks, Customer Service Representatives, File Clerks, Medical Front
Office Clerks, Data Entry Clerks, Bookkeeping Assistants, Accounts Payable and
Receivable Clerks, Administrative Assistants and Receptionists.
