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Award Levels
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Credit Hours Required
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Time to Completion
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Certificate
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16
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1 Semester
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 The office assistant plays a supportive role in the function of any successful business. Often this position involves key responsibilities in the daily success of the enterprise. A student has the capability of studying for a certificate in Medical Office Support, Legal Support, and Administrative Support. This 16-hour certificate is considered an entry level position and will afford the opportunity for the student to gain experience while continuing to pursue further educational opportunities.
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Interested in this program?
Contact an Advisor!
advising@neosho.edu
(620)432-0311
Program Coordinator
Jim Halstead
Office: (620)432-0306
jhalstead@neosho.edu
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Recommended Sequence of Courses
| Required Courses for All Office Assistant Students |
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Credit Hours
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OTEC 108
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Career Life Skills
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1
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OTEC 101/102
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Keyboarding I or Keyboarding II
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3
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BUSI 106
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Business Math
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3
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CSIS 100
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Computer Concepts and Applications
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3
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Additional Required Courses
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| Medical Office Support Option |
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ALMA 110
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Medical Professional Issues
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2
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ALMA 120
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Medical Administrative Aspects
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4
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| Legal Support Option |
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BUSI 118
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Business Communications
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3
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CRIM 122
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Criminal Law
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3
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| Administrative Support Option |
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OTEC 102/107
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Keyboarding II or Office Systems and Procedures
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3
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BUSI 118
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Business Communication
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3
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Total Certificate Credits
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16
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Recommended Electives
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Should a student have transferable college credit that includes any of the above classes, the student may substitute any of the following for the specific certificate option:
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Medical Office Support Option
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ALHE 105
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Medical Terminology
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3
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ALMT 135
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Healthcare Documentation and Medical Transcription I
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6
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ALHT 110
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Intro to Health Information Technology
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3
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ALHT 210
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Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare
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3
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OTEC 102
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Keyboarding II
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3
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OTEC 107
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Office Systems and Procedures
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3
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COMM 213
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Interpersonal Communication
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3
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MGMK 135
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Human Relations and Supervision
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3
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| Legal Support Option |
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ALHT 210
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Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare
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3
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OTEC 102
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Keyboarding II
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3
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OTEC 107
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Office Systems and Procedures
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3
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BUSI 114
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Business Law
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3
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COMM 213
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Interpersonal Communication
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3
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CRIM 126
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Interviewing and Report Writing
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3
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CRIM 123
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Criminal Investigation
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3
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MGMK 135
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Human Relations and Supervision
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3
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OTEC 102
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Keyboarding II
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3
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COMM 213
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Interpersonal Communication
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3
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MGMK 135
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Human Relations and Supervision
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3
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CSIS 101
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Microcomputer Applications I
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3
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Note: 16-hour certificates in specific options may require additional courses.
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Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate the use of basic office machines.
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
- Utilize computer application software.