Medical Speed & Accuracy for Medical Office Assistant 1 (MEDC 1151)
This course introduces students to the touch-typing method of keyboarding. Students develop keyboarding speed and accuracy by completing assigned keyboarding lessons, and by doing 1, 3, and 5-minute timing tests. Students apply protective ergonomics and good body mechanics to avoid injury or eye strain during keyboarding.
Course code: MEDC 1151
Credits: 1.0
Length: 35.0 hours
Course outline:
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- Introduction to the QWERTY keyboard
- Finger placement for touch-typing (home keys and correct finger movements)
- Avoiding injury: stretches and exercises to prevent injury and eye strain
- Avoiding injury: ergonomics and body mechanics for keyboarding
- Building speed and accuracy in keyboarding
Successfully complete a keyboarding challenge exam - 40 gross words per minute with 98% accuracy, with five errors or fewer.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.