MEDICAL ASSISTING - MEDICAL OFFICE RECEPTIONIST (12 Units) ( Official )
Program Type:
Occupational Skills Certificate
Division:
Health Sciences
Program Description:
The short-term Medical Office options prepares students with entry-level skills to seek employment in doctor’s offices or clinics, performing specific tasks. These courses can be applied toward the requirements for the Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assisting, Administrative and Clinical. Students successfully completing an option are eligible to receive an Occupational Skills Certificate.
MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST
The medical receptionist option prepares students with entry-level skills to seek employment in medical reception areas. Instruction includes interpersonal communication skills, greeting patients, scheduling appointments, computer data entry, initial processing of managed care Patients, telephone techniques, interpersonal relations, oral communication, medical ethics and law, Occupational Health and Safety regulations, medical asepsis, vital signs and height-weight measurements, and initial medical record documentation.
An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Effective: Summer 2009-2010
Required Units in the Major:
12
Required Courses
Required Electives
(0 Units)
None
Recommended Electives
None
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