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The Medical Reception program is an MA option in the Medical Assisting Certificate program. It is intended to give students
a short training program with basic office skills required to enter the medical
field in entry-level positions such as a front desk person, receptionist or
file clerk.
Students that complete the Medical Reception program module shown below will receive a certificate of completion. Recommended schedule is flexible; students may take less credits per quarter but should take courses in order listed.
- Prerequisites: Courses must be within the last ten years or COMPASS test is required. Contact Testing Center.
- MATH100 - Math for Health Careers.
- ENGL&230 - Technical Writing.
- IT101 - Software Applications.
- Applicant should have oral English skills sufficient to communicate accurately with others in the medical field.
- Applicant must have completed a medical terminology course.
MEDICAL RECEPTION PROGRAM OPTION
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Course |
Credits |
| Required |
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AMA100
- Introduction to Healthcare |
1 |
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AMA101
- Communications in Healthcare |
2 |
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AMA102 -
Legal Concepts |
1 |
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AMA103 -
Ethical Concepts |
1 |
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AMA104 -
Office Emergencies |
1 |
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AMA106 -
Patient History, Documentation
and Physical Exam |
1 |
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AMA112 -
Credentials and Employment |
1 |
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AMA114 - Basic Psychology Principles |
1 |
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AMA115 -
HIV/AIDS |
1 |
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AMA120
- Front Office Basics |
1 |
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AMA121
- Patient Scheduling |
1 |
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AMA122
- Medical Records and Correspondence |
1 |
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AMA125
- Introduction to Medical Insurance and Coding |
2 |
| Total |
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20 |
In addition to the above module courses, students will need the following course:
BUS236 - Interpersonal Communications for the Workplace (5 credits)
Effective Fall 2006
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