History
Cam Air (the forerunner of Infotech) was founded by Cam Marcus as a Flight Training Center in 1984. The Flight Training Center grew and expanded over the years. Modern technology such as the personal computer (PC) was a big factor in the growth and prosperity of Cam Air.
Computers helped pilots learn and test their skills and enabled Cam Air to run its business efficiently and effectively. Cam Air developed computer programs to teach pilots and aircraft mechanics complex and otherwise difficult concepts with relative ease.
Cam Air's computer lab was expanded in 1991 to include training in modern office software. The reason for the expansion was simple: Cam Air had a difficult time finding qualified office help. Originally the expansion was designed for in house use to qualify and train office staff.
The program was then expanded. Courses were developed, tried, tested, and retested. A new company, Infotech, was established to handle the computer training division of Cam Air. The new company was located in Arlington, Texas. Within one year Infotech outgrew the facility it was in. In October 1993, Infotech moved to Brookhollow Plaza Drive (also in Arlington). In August of 1994 Infotech moved to larger facilities located at 307 W. 7th Street, Suite #275, Ft. Worth.
The system that Infotech uses is modern and efficient. For those students enrolled in the Modern Office Computing Course, eighty percent of their time will be spent on the computer. Lecture and video make up the other twenty percent of their time. A great deal of emphasis is placed on Hands On use on the PC. Instructors supervise the labs and instruct students on how to use the computer program's manuals when they have a question about a particular program. By this method the student is not only taught how to use the program he or she is currently being trained in, but also how to use computer manuals. This point is extremely important. Computer programs are continuously updated and revised with the major source of information being the computer program manuals. With the knowledge of how to properly use the manual, the office worker stays up-to-date with the continuous upgrading of computer software skills.
In the spring of 1995 a third and fourth course offering: Medical Transcription and Medical Insurance Coding were added to Infotech’s curriculum. The Medical Support Courses are designed to take individuals with limited computer skills and medical transcription or insurance coding knowledge to a level of proficiency that is required in today’s medical support group community.
The Medical Support Courses consist of the following modules: Medical Terminology; Anatomy & Physiology, and either: 1) Academic and Technical Transcription, or 2) ICD-9CM + CPT Coding and Insurance Claims and Collections. In addition to the medical specific modules, the Medical Support Courses teach an individual how to use the computer. The most common software packages (Windows, Word and Excel) are be taught. In addition to the above, several hours a day are reserved for building typing skills.
In the winter of 1999 a training course for A+ Training was added to the curriculum. This course was designed to prepare students for a career as an A+ Service Technician. The students learn how to configure, upgrade, troubleshoot and repair microcomputer systems. The training is be presented in module format.
In late winter of 2000 a seminar course for Peachtree Accounting, was added to Infotech’s curriculum. The students are exposed to the features of Peachtree Accounting.
During the spring of 2001 a seminar course for Web Page Design was added to the curriculum. The student learns how to create, plan, and manage a web site.
In late summer of 2001 Network+ Technician Training was added to the growing curriculum. This course is designed to prepare students for a career as a Network+ Technician. The students learn how to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain networks, components, and peripheral devices.