Medical Reception/Receptionist Certificate

Career Certificate
Cost
$1,225* (estimated)

Be the face of care

Combine health care with administrative skills

You’re the first person a patient sees before they get their blood pressure checked. Be a reassuring, friendly voice who calms their nerves while you work at the front desk.

Show you take the responsibility of handling patient information seriously. Master the ability to:

  • schedule appointments
  • maintain confidentiality
  • navigate the complicated health insurance claims process
  • use proper telephone etiquette

What can you do with a Certificate in Medical Reception/Receptionist?

The certificate in Medical Reception/Receptionist prepares you for an entry-level career in the outpatient healthcare setting and provides a gateway to other healthcare certificates such as a certificate in Medical Assisting.


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*Estimated cost is based on recommended pathway credit hours for full-time students for academic year 2025-2026. This includes in-district tuition and comprehensive fees, before financial aid, including grants, loans, and scholarships, is applied. Actual cost may vary to include additional fees, materials, and other cost of attendance factors such as living expenses, transportation, etc. Explore opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about the Cost of Attendance.

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  • enroll in first-semester classes
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Pathway

This semester-by-semester pathway map is the suggested sequence of courses to complete this certificate.

This pathway serves as a guide for students to complete the degree or certificate assuming full-time enrollment (registered in 12 or more credit hours per semester) with Semester 1 typically representing a Fall term.

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. For a more comprehensive list of course options and degree requirements, see the CLC college catalog.

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  • Credit for prior learning available
  • Dual credit options available
  • Global citizenship
  • Online/Virtual options available

  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    HIT 111

    HIT 111 Medical Terminology

    Class Description

    This course introduces students to medical terminology used in the healthcare field. Emphasis is on word construction using prefixes, roots, and suffixes. Definitions, spelling, pronunciation, and abbreviations are also included.
         		3
    • Credit for prior learning available
    • Dual credit options available
    • Online/Virtual options available
    MOA 112

    MOA 112 Basic Medical Office Administrative Skills

    Class Description

    This course provides students with a foundation of knowledge and skills in the front office of a medical or dental office. It introduces students to the basic administrative skills in an outpatient healthcare setting. Some topics include: scheduling appointments, telephone techniques, legal and regulatory topics, managing the patient's health record, safety and emergency operations in the healthcare setting, among other healthcare related administrative skills. Students should be basic keyboard proficient and comfortable using a computer.
         		4
    • Dual credit options available
    • Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code HIT 111
      Course Title

      HIT 111 Medical Terminology

      Class Description

      This course introduces students to medical terminology used in the healthcare field. Emphasis is on word construction using prefixes, roots, and suffixes. Definitions, spelling, pronunciation, and abbreviations are also included.
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
      Credit for prior learning available
      Dual credit options available
      Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code MOA 112
      Course Title

      MOA 112 Basic Medical Office Administrative Skills

      Class Description

      This course provides students with a foundation of knowledge and skills in the front office of a medical or dental office. It introduces students to the basic administrative skills in an outpatient healthcare setting. Some topics include: scheduling appointments, telephone techniques, legal and regulatory topics, managing the patient's health record, safety and emergency operations in the healthcare setting, among other healthcare related administrative skills. Students should be basic keyboard proficient and comfortable using a computer.
      Credits 4
      Course Highlights
      Dual credit options available
      Online/Virtual options available

Total Credit Hours

7


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Medical Assisting at CLC

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This certificate is just one possible way to study medical assisting. Get the bigger picture—degrees, credentials and extra options.

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