Office Equipment (4 Hrs.)
Students discover the many types of equipment within the typical medical office. They learn to operate, troubleshoot, and care for equipment such as photocopiers, facsimile (FAX) machines, and computers. Students explore the many uses of computers in the medical office, and learn basic computer terms and functions. Finally, students perform an inventory of supplies and equipment, and prepare a purchase requisition for new supplies.
Unit: Computers
Description
In this unit, students will learn about computer operations. They will describe basic computer functions, input and output devices, hardware and software, and file management. Students will also research types of software that are used in medical facilities. In addition, students will discuss security measures that must be taken in order to keep medical records confidential.
Lessons
1. Basic Functions
2. Computer Operations
3. Hardware and Software
4. Security
5. Quiz
Description
In this unit, students will learn about computer operations. They will describe basic computer functions, input and output devices, hardware and software, and file management. Students will also research types of software that are used in medical facilities. In addition, students will discuss security measures that must be taken in order to keep medical records confidential.
Lessons
1. Basic Functions
2. Computer Operations
3. Hardware and Software
4. Security
5. Quiz
Unit: Other Equipment
Description
In this unit, students will learn about types equipment that may be used in a medical office. First, they will learn about telecommunication devices, such as fax machines, pagers, cell phones, intercom systems, and answering services. Then, students will learn about automation devices, including photocopiers, card scanners, typewriters, adding machines, calculators, shredders, postage meters, and check writers.
Lessons
1. Telecommunication
2. Automation
3. Quiz
Description
In this unit, students will learn about types equipment that may be used in a medical office. First, they will learn about telecommunication devices, such as fax machines, pagers, cell phones, intercom systems, and answering services. Then, students will learn about automation devices, including photocopiers, card scanners, typewriters, adding machines, calculators, shredders, postage meters, and check writers.
Lessons
1. Telecommunication
2. Automation
3. Quiz
Unit: Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Description
In this unit, students will learn about troubleshooting and maintenance in the medical office facility. First, students will discuss maintenance, specifically as it relates to office equipment and computers. They will describe the importance of preventive maintenance and maintenance contracts. Then, students will learn how to solve an equipment problem by following the steps in the troubleshooting method.
Lessons
1. Maintenance
2. Troubleshooting
3. Quiz
Description
In this unit, students will learn about troubleshooting and maintenance in the medical office facility. First, students will discuss maintenance, specifically as it relates to office equipment and computers. They will describe the importance of preventive maintenance and maintenance contracts. Then, students will learn how to solve an equipment problem by following the steps in the troubleshooting method.
Lessons
1. Maintenance
2. Troubleshooting
3. Quiz
Unit: Office Supplies
Description
In this unit, students will learn about the office assistant's role in office supplies management. First, students will learn how to keep track of office inventory. Then, they will learn the steps for ordering supplies, preparing a purchase order, and paying for the order.
Lessons
1. Inventory
2. Purchasing
3. Quiz
Description
In this unit, students will learn about the office assistant's role in office supplies management. First, students will learn how to keep track of office inventory. Then, they will learn the steps for ordering supplies, preparing a purchase order, and paying for the order.
Lessons
1. Inventory
2. Purchasing
3. Quiz
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