General Clerical with Extended Microcomputers
Individuals in the 32 week
program must obtain advanced computer skills as measured by scoring a 70% or
above on the final examination in one computer class. They must obtain a 70% or
above on the intermediate examination in a second computer class indicating
intermediate level skills. 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 32 week certificate program are as follows:
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Microcomputer
Applications
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135
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Word
Processing Skills
|
54
|
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Data Entry
Skills
|
84
|
|
Keyboarding
|
138
|
|
Calculator
|
54
|
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Filing
|
43.75
|
|
Math
|
13.75
|
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Bookkeeping
|
42
|
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Job Search
Skills
|
12
|
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English as a Second Language
(if needed,
otherwise these hours are distributed among computer and keyboarding classes)
|
288
|
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TOTAL
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864
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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.