Computer readouts are given to evaluate speed and accuracy. This course is for the student who has no typing knowledge. The computer keyboard is introduced. This course includes an introduction of keyboarding skills. Emphasis is placed on proper fingering and technique.
Students learn centering and placement of letters, forms, tables, and envelopes.
The computerized version offers a full featured integrated accounting system that includes general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll systems, sales, purchases, cash receipts and cash payments journals. Each student is assigned a cassette recorder with earphones and a foot pedal. The student is also assigned either a typewriter or computer to practice typing the terminology as the terms are being dictated. The student will complete exercises to evaluate mastery of each specialty to determine readiness to proceed to the next chapter. The material has been dictated by physicians with various accents, including Midwestern, New England, Southern, Hispanic, British and Oriental.