Medical Speed & Accuracy for Medical Office Assistant 2 (MEDC 1236)
This course gives students the opportunity to further develop their keyboarding skills. 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 1236
Credits: 2.0
Length: 50.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
MEDC 1151.
| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43032 | March 31, 2025 to April 24, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Downtown Campus | Forde, Loney |
Additional Information
- Injury Prevention: Ergonomics and Body Mechanics for Keyboarding
- Home Keys and The Touch-Typing Technique
- Building speed and accuracy in keyboarding
Successfully complete a keyboarding challenge exam - 50 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.