Medical/Dental Reception Certificate
Minimum Requirements for Medical/Dental Reception Certificate: 30 credits
Students must earn a C- or better in each course.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| Complete the certificate requirements. | 9 | |
| As part of the certificate requirements, complete the following: | ||
| Communications | ||
| Business Communications | ||
or WRTG F111X | Writing Across Contexts | |
| Computation | ||
| Mathematics in Health Care (or MATH at the F100 level or above) | ||
| Human Relations | ||
| Human Behavior in Health Care | ||
| Medical/Dental Reception Program Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| HLTH F100 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HLTH F110 | Professional Skills for the Workplace | 2 |
| HLTH F118 | Medical Law and Ethics | 2 |
| HLTH F122 | First Aid and CPR for the Health Care Provider 1 | 0 |
| HLTH F126 | Administrative Procedures for the Healthcare Worker | 3 |
| HLTH F130 | Medical Office Technology | 3 |
| HLTH F208 | Human Diseases | 3 |
| HLTH F236 | Outpatient Health Care Reimbursement | 3 |
| HLTH F261 | Medical/Dental Office Reception Practicum | 2 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
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Complete the course or submit First Aid and CPR for the healthcare provider's cards.
Admission Requirements
Complete the following admission requirements:
- Prerequisites for the program include a high school diploma or GED.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.
Students graduating from this program will be able to:
- Pass 100% of the skills (competencies) with an 85% or above
- Demonstrate an acceptable level of understanding of the didactic knowledge required to work independently in the front office of a healthcare facility
- Possess the skills and knowledge to gain employment in a healthcare provider’s office
