School of Health Sciences

Medical Receptionist Certificate

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Program Description: This program will prepare students to become competent medical receptionists in a variety of heath care facilities such as physician's offices, clinics, long term care facilities and home health agencies. Students learn basic anatomy and physiology and medical terminology as well as computer and office procedure skills. All courses can be transferred into the Medical Assisting Diploma program.

Length of Program: 33 Credit Hours

Program Admission Requirements:

Submit high school diploma or GED scores.
Be at least 16 years old.
Meet minimum test score requirements or special admissions criteria.

Estimated Cost:

All costs are estimated and subject to change without notice. Tuition, fees, and books are not included.

Uniforms	None required	$0.00
Liability Insurance	None required	$0.00
Level I Background Check	None required	$0.00

Program Sequence

Quarter	Course	Description	Contact Hours	Credit Hours
1st Quarter	AHS 109	Medical Terminology	3	3
	ENG 101	English	5	5
	SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	5	3
	MAS 101	Legal Aspects of the Medical Office	2	2
		Total	15	13
2nd Quarter	AHS 101	Anatomy and Physiology	5	5
	BUS 101	Beginning Document Processing	10	5
	MAS 106	Medical Office Procedures	5	4
		Total	20	14
3rd Quarter	MAS 114	Medical Administrative Procedures I	5	3
	MAS 115	Medical Administrative Procedures I	6	3
		Total	11	6

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