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Of the students who receive a bachelor’s degree from UC or CSU, nearly 60% began their careers at a California community college. Nearly 60% of CSU bachelor’s degree holders and over 32% of UC bachelor’s degree holders began in our community colleges. Just as important, the percentages have been steadily increasing. The CSU percentage has changed from 51.2% (1988-989) to 59.9% (1997-98); and the UC percentage has changed from 19.5% (1988-89) to 32.2% (1997-98).

CAOT 1

Mastery of the keyboard (letters, numbers, and symbols) by touch on a microcomputer. Minimum speed at the end of course of 30 wpm accurately; formatting of letters, tables, reports, and memos using Microsoft Word.

CAOT 2

If you prefer to take Keyboarding 2 Online online, click here for information. If you wish to take Keyboarding 1 as a traditional class on campus but would like to buy the Keyboarding software to do additional work at home, click here for information.

CAOT 3

Develops production skills in using advanced features of Microsoft Word to create properly formatted business documents. Includes composition at keyboard, decision making, and timed production of letters, tables, and reports. Develops minimum speed at end of course of 50 wpm.

Improves keyboarding procedures through continued emphasis on correct keyboarding techniques. Uses a computer to develop speed and accuracy through timed writings, corrective drills, May be taken concurrently with CAOT 1, 2, or 3. May be repeated twice. 

CAOT 20

This course develops proficiency in typing medical documents, case histories, history and physicals, medical reports. Additionally, students learn about medical ethics and sensitivity training for the medical office, privacy laws, telephone etiquette, medical filing, and handling of confidential documents, scheduling appointments in a variety of medical facilities and medical insurance. 

CAOT 23

Preparation of court pleadings and legal documents; knowledge of general law office procedures and specific procedures involved in litigation, family law, corporate law, and other specialties; development of attitudes and behaviors appropriate for the legal field. 

CAOT 31

Knowledge of English grammar and punctuation rules; practice in writing sentences and paragraphs.

CAOT 32

Applications of business communications, principles in writing a variety of business letters, interoffice memorandums, and a business report; improvement of general and business vocabularies. 

CAOT 33

Proficiency in applying basic filing principles to a variety of records using alphabetic, geographic, numeric and subject methods. Creation, storage, disposition, and preservation of all types of documents. An understanding of concepts of automated storage and retrieval. Includes database management personal computers. 

CAOT 34

Correct definition, spelling, pronunciation, and effective usage of the general and specialized vocabulary used in modern business communications.  

CAOT 43

Three hours weekly. Comprehensive knowledge and application of office skills and procedures for the automated office; development of attitudes for success on the job. 

CAOT 44

This course develops an understanding of medical terminology through a study of word roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Emphasis is given to spelling, pronunciation, and definitions. Medical terminology for basic anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the body systems is also stressed. Current medical innovations/issues are discussed.  

CAOT 46

Prerequisite(s): CAOT 2 or CAOT 31 with satisfactory grades or better or equivalent.
Advisory: CAOT 44 or equivalent.

This course develops proficiency in operating transcribing machines to accurately transcribe medical documents, including medical letters, charts, notes, history and physicals, reports from cassette tapes. Emphasis is given to spelling, proofreading, correct terminology, and abbreviations. Students simultaneously review anatomy and major body systems. 

CAOT 47

Practical experience in working in an office on campus and one hour lecture relating to office behavior, productivity, motivation, and interpersonal skills.   

CAOT 49

This course develops proficiency in operating transcribing machines to transcribe legal correspondence and documents, including court documents, from cassette tape.  Emphasis is placed on spelling, proofreading, formatting, and the meaning of legal terms.  

CAOT 64

Laboratory class which provides opportunity for students enrolled in CAOT classes to have additional time on the computers to work with all of the software that is offered in the Department. Students must attend a minimum of 32 class hours per semester Credit/No Credit. Click here for details. 

CAOT 79

Further develops skill in preparing a variety of business documents on a personal computer. Covers formats for letters, memos, reports, tables, outlines, form documents, graphics, desktop publishing, and merged documents.

CAOT 82

Introduces students to the use of the microcomputer and commercially available software used in business office. Course provides hands-on introduction to word processing, database, spreadsheet, graphics, desktop publishing and presentation design software. 

CAOT 82A

Introduces students to the use of the microcomputer and commercially available software used in business offices. Course provides hands-on introduction to word processing and spread sheet software.  

CAOT 82B

Introduces students to the use of the microcomputer and commercially available software used in business offices. Course provides hands-on introduction to database and presentation design software.  

CAOT 84

Use basic and advanced commands in Microsoft Word or other word processing software, to create, format, edit, save, and print documents including letters, tables, reports, and merge documents. Use desktop publishing features to create newsletters, brochures, fliers, and resumes.  

CAOT 85

CAOT 88

CAOT 93

This course is designed to link the academic knowledge of law and  skills of word processing  to result in the production of legal documents. 

CAOT 97

The course provides hand-on access to Internet, the worldwide Computer Network. The course emphasizes electronic mail, file transfer protocol, newsgroups, web page design and other services and utilities.  

CAOT 98

This course is designed to prepare students to work in the Windows environment. The course emphasis the features of Windows, including changing and creating icons, opening and closing Windows and other applications, responding to dialog boxes, and working with directories.  

CAOT 105

Course includes preparation of a comprehensive professional portfolio that contains a résumé, cover letter, application for employment, reference letters, and personal achievement. The course will also include career planning, networking with business and industry, and job search using the Internet and other resources.  

CAOT 106

This course uses application software to develop proficiency in the operation of the computer's ten-key pad by touch.  

CAOT 112

This course is designed to help students learn the most important topics of Web page design. The course emphasizes creating a new web site, integrating a database using Microsoft Office components, styles and working with HTML codes. 

CAOT 122

This course will prepare individuals to work more productively by practicing personal and team building habits and by utilizing time effectively. It will familiarize students with the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People to achieve greater personal and professional effectiveness.   

CAOT 126

Introduction to the medical codes used for diagnostic and procedural data in medical billing. Introduction to medical billing forms and procedures required by Medicare and private medical insurance companies will also be covered.