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INFO10115 - AbelDent: Dental Office Computers

Gain practical experience and knowledge of this very popular computer package for Dental offices including: new patient input, insurance and predeterminations, scheduling, billing, payments, day end procedures and reports. Prerequisite: MGMTBU153 or 1 year experience in a Dental Office.

INFO10081 - Access Core

Learn to insert, delete and change data in an Microsoft Access database table. Discover ways to design, create and use forms, queries, and reports. Prerequisite: Computer Basics with Windows, Word and Excel (INFO10053 or INFO10113 or INFO10156). View the full outline (PDF).

INFOBW305 - Access Expert

Learn to use Microsoft Access pivot tables and charts, import and export data to Excel, work with table analyzer and junction tables and use macros. Prerequisite: Access Core (INFO10081). View the full outline (PDF).

INFOBW390 - AccPac - Accounts Payable

Examine ledger set up, adding vendor accounts, daily transaction processing, reports and periodic processing. Software is included with the textbook. Prerequisite: Accpac - General Ledger (INFOBW190). Equivalent: AccPac Basic (INFO10088).

INFOBW290 - AccPac - Accounts Receivable

Focus on ledger setup, adding customer accounts, daily transaction processing, reports and periodic processing. Prerequisite: Accpac - General Ledger (INFOBW190). Equivalent: Access Expert (INFO10089).

INFOBW190 - AccPac - General Ledger

Focus on the creation of a company and a chart of accounts, entering transactions, and producing financial reports. Software is included with the textbook. Prerequisite: knowledge of basic accounting and Windows. Equivalent: AccPac Basic (INFO10088). View the full outline (PDF)

INFOBW490 - AccPac - Order Entry - Level 1

Learn to set up Inventory Control, Purchase Orders and Order Entry modules. Set up inventory items and prepare requisitions, purchase orders, receipts and invoices with an emphasis on receiving. Prerequisites: Accpac - General Ledger (INFOBW190), AccPac - Accounts Receivable (INFOBW290) and AccPac - Accounts Payable (INFOBW390). Equivalent: AccPac Advanced (INFO10090).

INFOBW492 - AccPac - Order Entry - Level 2

Focus on Inventory Control, Purchase Orders and Order Entry Modules. Learn to work with quotations, orders, invoices, requisitions, POs, receipts, inventory, shipments and adjustments. Prerequisite: Accpac - Order Entry Level 1 (INFOBW490). Equivalent: AccPac Advanced (INFO10090).

INFOBW590 - AccPac - Payroll

Learn to prepare payroll data and process payroll transactions. Prerequisites: Accpac - General Ledger (INFOBW190), AccPac - Accounts Receivable (INFOBW290) and AccPac - Accounts Payable (INFOBW390). Equivalent: AccPac Intermediate (INFO10089).

ACCTCB101 - Accounting 1

Examine the role of accounting in planning and controlling business operation. For CGA credit students require ACCTCB101 and ACCTAC201 with a minimum grade of 70%.

ACCTMCS01 - Accounting - Introductory 1

Learn to record business transactions, prepare financial statements, and handle end-of-period adjustments. Accounting for merchandising firms, accounts receivable, cash management and financial ratios are also covered. This is a 45 hour online course.

INFO10069 - Adobe Photoshop Elements

Introduces: loading, organizing and sharing photos, repairing and retouching, adding text and style effects. Create slide shows, calendars and more. Prerequisite: Computer Basics with Windows, Word and Excel (INFO10053 or INFO10113 or INFO10156). Software not available in Open Access or MCACES. View the full outline (PDF).

ACCTBZ018 - Applied Accounting - Bookkeeping 1

Accounting - the key to success, financial statements and accounting transactions, analyzing and recording transactions, adjusting accounts for financial statements, completing the accounting cycle and classifying accounts. View the full outline (PDF).

ACCTBZ019 - Applied Accounting - Bookkeeping 2

Covers accounting for merchandising activities, merchandise inventories and cost of sales, accounting information systems, internal control and cash, receivables, payroll liabilities. PREREQUISITE: Applied Accounting - Bookkeeping 1 (ACCTBZ018). View the full outline (PDF).

ACCTBZ020 - Applied Accounting - Bookkeeping 3

Capital assets and goodwill, partnerships, organization and operation of corporations, bonds and long-term notes payable, analyzing financial statements. PREREQUISITE: Applied Accounting - Bookkeeping 2 (ACCTBZ019). View the full outline (PDF).

INFOBIN62 - CGI/Perl Scripting

Learn literals, variables, control statements, functions and reading and writing data to a file. You will write CGI/Perl scripts to process information received from HTML forms, and write the output in a raw data file or in an HTML web page. On completion you will be able to check input from HTML forms and process raw data received in a useable format. Prerequisite: Javascript (INFOBIN36). View the full outline (PDF). 

COMM10149 - Communication and Customer Service

Emphasizes positive relationships and fosters the ideas of empathy, respect, encouragement and clear communication techniques. Group discussion will explore the tools of excellent customer service in a health provider office and the positive outcome of a good attitude.

INFO10053 - Computer Basics with Windows, Word and Excel

Learn the basics for using Windows XP effectively, including creating, editing, formatting, saving and printing Word and Excel documents. Recommended prerequisite: Workshop for Windows (INFOBW001). Equivalent to INFO10113 or INFO10156. View the full outline (PDF).

INFO10113 - Computer Basics with Windows Vista, Word and Excel

Gain basic competency in the Windows Vista operating system, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Recommended prerequisite: Workshop for Windows (INFOBW001). Equivalent to INFO10053 or INFO10156. View the full outline (PDF).

INFO10156 - Computer Basics with Windows 7, Word and Excel

Gain basic competency in the Windows 7 operating system, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Recommended prerequisite: Workshop for Windows (INFOBW001). Equivalent to INFO10053 or INFO10113. View the full outline (PDF).

MGMTBU153 - Dental Office Receptionist

Course of study will include dental terminology, tooth numbering systems, Ontario Dental Fee Guide, dental insurance procedures, accounts receivable and payable, payroll and record management. Practical experience of dental office administration will be gained by working through the Dental Office Receptionist Workbook, which should be purchased from the College bookstore prior to the first class.

INFOBW410 - Desktop Publishing with Word

Discover the wonders of Word and Desktop Publishing with attention to typography, tools for professional looking documentation, and organizational charts. Prerequisite: Word Core (INFO10077). View the full outline (PDF).

INFO10111 - Dreamweaver

Although HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is still at the heart of all web pages, Dreamweaver allows you to create web pages without coding by hand. As you type and change things on the screen, Dreamweaver writes the code for you and instantly displays the information in a WYSIWYG (What You See is What You Get) format. This instant design feedback makes Dreamweaver CS5 a real time saving tool. View the full outline (PDF).

INFO10078 - Excel Core

Learn to create and modify Microsoft Excel worksheets and charts using basic, date and logical functions and formatting. Prerequisite: Computer Basics with Windows, Word and Excel (INFO10053 or INFO10113 or INFO10156). View the full outline (PDF).

INFO10079 - Excel Expert

Learn to manage your Microsoft Excel data with outlines, functions, filters, pivot tables, drawing tools, images and more. Prerequisite: Excel Core (INFO10078). View the full outline (PDF).

INFO10152 - Fireworks (Adobe)

Learn to use one of the best graphics editing software packages. Fireworks is easy to use and allows you to quickly create images optimized for the web. View the full outline (PDF).

INFO10150 - Flash Animation

Discover this powerful animation product by working with graphics, symbols, sound and video. Use components, add animation, articulate motion and morphing, and create interactive navigation. Learn to load, control and publish Flash content. View the full outline (PDF).

INFOBIN36 - Javascript

Learn JavaScript command syntax, objects, properties, methods, event handlers and how to use JavaScript to validate HTML forms, sniff browser type and set Internet cookies and also an opportunity to upload your web pages containing your JavaScripts to a web server to view on the Internet. Prerequisite: Web Page Design (INFO10110) or previous programming experience. View the full outline (PDF).

KEYBSEZ30 - Keyboarding - Beginners

This course is for students with no/limited keyboarding skills and focuses on mastery of the keyboard with emphasis on speed and accuracy development. A memory stick is required for the first class. Non-credit.

MRKT10029 - Marketing and Treatment Coordination

Understand marketing plans, ideas and market research and its role in dental and health care offices. Understand the role of the Treatment Coordinator and their relationship to the marketing plan. Financial agreements and plans will be explored and developed.

MGMT10076 - Office Management

Study Dental/Health Office organization and simplifying the work environment including: time management, office harmony, delegation, problem solving, mission and vision statements, planning and executing staff meetings, and interpersonal skills assessments.

INFOBIN56 - Outlook

Explore the use of Outlook and the Internet as an effective personal information manager and organizational tool. This course is NOT Outlook Express. Can be used as a credit in the Business Computer Applications or Webmaster Certificates. View the full outline (PDF)

INFO10149 - Photoshop (Adobe)

Learn the fundamentals required to edit and enhance a variety of images. Work with selection tools, layers, masks and channels, text, vector drawing, colour adjustments, compositing, preparing files for the web and more. Covers the Standard version of Photoshop. Prerequisite: Computer Basics with Windows, Word and Excel (INFO10053 or INFO10113 or INFO10156).  View the full outline (PDF).

INFO10082 - PowerPoint

Learn to create effective presentations using PowerPoint basic functions and commands plus advanced features such as creating action buttons, photo albums and custom shows. Prerequisite: Computer Basics with Windows, Word and Excel (INFO10053 or INFO10113 or INFO10156). View the full outline (PDF).

PERS10014 - Professional Development

Learn the art of marketing personal skills through self-assessment, the career planning process, getting and keeping a job, improvement of self-esteem, and the reduction of stress. Practical application will be applied to the cover letter, resume and interview techniques for obtaining a job in a Dental or Health Provider's Office.

INFO10000 - Project

Develop skills in planning, creating, and managing a project using Microsoft Project. Prerequisite: Computer Basics with Windows, Word and Excel (INFO10053 or INFO10113 or INFO10156). Software not available in Open Access.

INFOBW115 - Publisher

Design and create eye-catching and effective newsletters, booklets, brochures, and flyers using Microsoft Publisher. Learn to use Page Wizards, Templates, borders, and imported graphics. Prerequisite: Word Core (INFO10077).

INFO10157 - Publisher Core

Learn to create professional looking publications such as flyers, brochures, invitations, letterhead, and business cards using Microsoft Publisher. Prerequisite: Computer Basics with Windows, Word and Excel (INFO10053 or INFO10113 or INFO10156).  View the full outline (PDF).

INFO10159 - QuickBooks

Learn to use QuickBooks for your small to mid-size business needs. Explore the basics plus more advanced topics including: vendors, customers, employees, reports and various types of transactions. Software is included with the text. Prerequisite: knowledge of basic accounting and Windows. View the full outline (PDF).

INFO10087 - Simply Accounting

Using Simply Accounting examine the setup of the General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Inventory and Services. Enter a new company's historical information; prepare daily transactions in each module; create adjusting entries, credits, orders, prepayments, discounts, and government remittance entries. Learn integration with inventory control, month-end and year-end entries, bank reconciliations, and multicurrency, along with preparing financial statements and reports. Prerequisite: knowledge of basic accounting and Windows. View the full outline (PDF).

INFO10045 - Visio

Create meaningful diagrams, organization charts and layouts, and create templates for future use using Microsoft Visio. Prerequisite: Computer Basics with Windows, Word and Excel (INFO10053 or INFO10113 or INFO10156).  Software not available in Open Access. View the full outline (PDF)

INFO10144 - Web Design Basics

Learn the basics of Web Page Design including: XHTML, the fundamentals of style sheets, how to make images download quickly and look great, and how to get your completed site up onto the World Wide Web. View the full outline (PDF).

INFO10110 - Web Page Design

Create web pages, suitable for buisness or personal use, using Hyper Text Markup Language in a windows environment. View the full outline (PDF).

INFO10034 - Web Page Design Level 3

Expanding on the knowledge gained previously to create Web pages suitable for personal or business use. HTML topics include: advanced table, form and cascading style sheet features, email links with query strings and creating page layouts using frames and inline frames. Notepad and a web browser will be used to create and view your web pages. Learn how to publish a web site on search engines and select a web host. Prerequisite: Web Page Design (INFO10110).

INFO10112 - Web Scripting with PHP

Explore fundamental programming and scripting concepts. View the full outline (PDF).

INFO10077 - Word Core

Learn the basic features of Microsoft Word required for creating, editing, formatting, printing and saving letters, memos, long documents and mail merges. Prerequisite: Computer Basics with Windows, Word and Excel (INFO10053 or INFO10113 or INFO10156).  View the full outline (PDF).

INFO10080 - Word Expert

Learn to add columns, tables, styles, forms, images, text boxes, indexes and table of contents to documents, templates and forms using Microsoft Word. Prerequisite: Word Core (INFO10077). View the full outline (PDF).

INFOBW001 - Workshop for Windows

Explore the Windows environment. Learn basic mouse skills, managing the desktop, file management and Internet Explorer. Textbook required. Non-credit for the novice computer user. View the full outline (PDF).

BUSNBU159 - WSIB Case Management Adjudication

Develop your skills in effective caseload management, with emphasis on promoting an Early and Safe Return to Work, determining suitability of a Labour Market Re-Entry Plan, impacts of current legislation and controlling premium cost. Prerequisite: WSIB Eligibility Adjudication (BUSNBU158) or permission from instructor.

BUSNBU158 - WSIB Eligibility Adjudication

Develop knowledge of the policies and procedures for determining initial entitlement in a Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) claim.

INFO10145 - XML

Surveys the markup language XML and all of the related technologies including XML parsers, the DOM interface, XSL, XSLT, XHTML, and other emerging standards related to XML. Also covers programming with JavaScript to modify XML documents.  View the full outline (PDF).