OF 160 - Records Management

Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces the basic principles, procedures, and methods of records and information storage, control, retrieval, and management. Practical applications of manual and computerized filing are utilized to acquaint students with the current methods and systems used. Topics will include indexing and alphabetizing procedures, legal and ethical matters in records and information management, managing electronic files, utilizing electronic databases, and safety and security issues. Microsoft Access will be used in this course.

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

define records management as a system of handling information and identify the components of that system;
identify the six phases of the record cycle as well as the technology, equipment, and supplies used throughout the life cycle of the record;
use planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling in a records management system;
demonstrate the ability to file and retrieve records using ARMA rules and database management software;
explain records management practices in governmental agencies, the medical profession, banks, insurance agencies, accounting firms, and law offices;
understand the different methods of filing: alphabetic, numeric, geographic, and subject; and
design database tables queries, reports, and labels.

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