OA2. 551M COMM in Business: Medical

Student will learn to effectively communicate, both in oral and written forms, in a variety of medical situations. This will include internal memos and e-mails, written communication to various external entities, and transcription of brief simulated dictation. Student will individually and/or in teams prepare and deliver presentations appropraite to a medical environment.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Prerequisites: OA 110 Editing Skills for Information Processing and OA 202M Word Processing for Medical Assistants or CIS 125 Introduction to Software Applications. All prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or better.

Offered

Offered Spring only

General Education Requirements

AAS Communication

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Effectively communicate verbally in a clear, concise, and appropriate manner to individuals in a healthcare setting. Work collaboratively to problem solve challenging communication issues. Correctly prepare healthcare related business correspondence, to include letters, emails and memos. Prepare and present presentations.