Medical Receptionist - Technical Certificate of Credit

The Medical Receptionist certificate program is designed to prepare students with the academic and occupational skills necessary for employment in a variety of medical office settings. Students receive training in medical terminology, computer technology, and office
administration skills. Graduates of the program may apply the course work towards either the
Business Office Technology diploma or the Medical Assisting program upon completion.

Length of Program
A minimum of 29 credit hours is required for graduation. A full time student can expect to
complete the program in 2-3 quarters.

Employment Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for entry-level or advanced placement as a Medical Office Receptionist in a variety of medical office settings.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Age: Applicant must be 16 years or older.
Education: A high school diploma/GED is required.
Program Acceptance/Placement: Applicant must achieve program ready or provisional scores on the ASSET placement test (or submit acceptable SAT/ACT scores.) Applicants who do not attain the minimum scores may take refresher/remedial instruction in order to meet admissions requirements.

CURRICULUM

Course # Course Title Credit Hrs

ENG 101 English 5
OR
ENG 111 Business English (5)
BUS 101 Beginning Document Processing 5
BUS 106 Office Procedures 3
AHS 109 Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences 5
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 3
MAS 114 Medical Administrative Procedures I 3
BUS 216 Medical Office Procedures 5