Business Technology Education
The Business Technology Department at TTI currently offers three courses for students to choose from that include: Administrative Assistant, Accounting Operations, and Medical Administrative Specialist. The department will also begin offering Microsoft Certified Application Specialist certification testing starting in the 2009-2010 school year. Students as well as the general public will be able to test and become certified in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint 2007. Inquire with Student Services regarding fees and testing schedules.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT COURSE CONTENT
Secondary: 8212500
Postsecondary: 070330
This program is designed to prepare students for employment as Information Technology Assistant, Clerical Support/Secretary, Assistant Digital Production Designer, and a Administrative Assistant and to provide supplemental training for person previously or currently employed in any of these occupations. This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills expanding the traditional role of the Administrative Assistant. The content includes the use of technology to develop communications skills, higher level thinking skills, and decision making skills; the performance of office procedures tasks; the production of quality work in an efficient manner using advanced features of business software applications; research of job opportunities; and the production of high quality employment portfolios and job-seeking documents. Typically, a student may expect to complete this program in 1050 hours. Students who do not meet the minimum grade levels for this program (Reading: 10.0, Math: 10.0, Language: 10.0) will be required to enroll in the Vocational Preparatory Instruction Lab for remediation in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST COURSE CONTENT
Secondary: 8212300
Postsecondary: B070300
This program is designed to prepare students for employment as Information Technology Assistant, Front Desk Specialist, Medical Office Technologist, and a Medical Administrative Specialist and to provide supplement training for person previously or currently employed in any of these occupations. This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills expanding the traditional role of the Medical Secretary. The content includes the use of technology to develop communications skills, higher level thinking skills, and decision making skills; the performance of office procedures specific to the medical environment; the production of quality work in an efficient manner using advanced features of business software applications; research of job opportunities; and the production of high quality employment portfolios and job-seeking documents. Typically, a student may expect to complete this program in 1050 hours. Students who do not meet the minimum grade levels for this program (Reading: 10.0, Math: 10.0, Language: 10.0) will be required to enroll in the Vocational Preparatory Instruction Lab for remediation in order to receive a certificate of completion.
