MA 220 - Medical Computer Applications II

Credit Hours: 2

Students will learn computerized spreadsheet applications using Microsoft Excel for the medical office. Integrated applications using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel with exported, linked and/or embedded objects will be practiced. A PowerPoint medical research project must be presented.

Preparation for Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams will be emphasized.

The Microsoft Office Specialist Certification exam (MS Word and/or Excel) may be attempted at the completion of this course.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Apply knowledge of MS Word to create templates and mail merged letters
Create and edit patient data on Excel worksheets and charts
Perform Excel calculations using formulas, functions, and absolute cell addresses
Use Excel to create and maintain an inventory of medical office supplies
Integrate Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents using exporting, linking, and embedding functions
Conduct medical research on a condition or disease in the medical field
Use MS PowerPoint to create, edit and enhance a slide presentation based on a condition or disease
Present PowerPoint project orally to peers

Prerequisites: MA 119
F/S (N)

This course is required for the Medical Assisting AAS Degree and 100% of the Psychomotor and Affective competencies need to be passed.

Reminder: Students must obtain a minimum grade of C to pass the course.