Instruction covers the principles of business communications and medical terminology.
Training is provided in machine transcription and in the latest technologies associated with word processing and microcomputers. Credits earned may be applied to the associate degree in Administrative Support Technology. A keyboarding skill of 50 wpm is a prerequisite for AST 201. Students who do not meet this skill level should consult an advisor. 2 Selection of a course to fulfill the general education elective must be approved by the academic division administering this program.