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Instruction in manual bookkeeping techniques is provided. This instruction covers identification of assets, liabilities and owner’s equity, basic bookkeeping formulas, double-entry transactions, posting of journal and ledger entries, and completing balance sheets.
Computerized Accounting Program
Students that have completed the manual bookkeeping class are taught to use Quickbooks Pro automated system. Skills taught include entry of transactions in debit/credit format processing checks, recording receipts, general banking and journal entry procedures. Income statements and balance sheets are prepared in class.
Internet
Students are given an overview of how to use search engines to navigate within the World Wide Web. We are on-line throughout the day and students are encouraged to browse the Internet and practice their learned skills. Job search using the Internet is emphasized.
Electronic Mail
Students are taught how to read, create, delete and send Electronic Mail (e-mail).
Keyboarding
Individuals are taught keyboarding skills on both the computer and on the IBM electronic typewriter. Students are encouraged to achieve minimum speeds of 45 words per minute with high accuracy. Instruction is also provide in machine operation.
Calculator
Individuals are taught to operate the 10-key calculator by touch. Instruction is provided in machine operation and the multiple functions of the calculator. Students are encouraged to achieve minimum speeds of 200 strokes per minute with high accuracy.
Filing
Instruction is provided in organizing materials alphabetically, numerically, geographically, and by subject. Employment screening tests are administered upon completion of the filing course.
Business Math
Basic mathematics instruction is provided. Class material covers arithmetic, decimals, averages, percentages and fractions. Class material is based on pre-employment tests typically given by Bay Area banks.
Telephone Etiquette
Students are provided with instruction relating to appropriate answering of telephone calls, telephone call routing and message taking. Students are provided with the opportunity to practice these skills on a regular basis by answering the L.E.N. Institute phone. Many internships also provide students with reception opportunities.
Medical Front Office
Students are provided with instruction in basic medical terminology, billing, patient scheduling, insurance coding (ICD-9), medical filing and record keeping.
Computer Medical Office
Students are taught to use Lytec medical automated system which includes training in patient registration, billing procedures and coding procedures commonly used in a medical practice. They are also given reading and workbook activities on patient relations and interaction within the medical community.
