Medical Reception/Receptionist

Career Certificate
Cost
$1,653*

Jump ahead to the frontline

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.


See what students love about the medical assisting program at CLC. Picture yourself here:

Highlights

  • Stackable Credentials

    Earn and learn as you go with stackable credentials.
  • Program Length: 4 Months

    Full-time students finish in 4 months.

Career Outlook

Need help?

Your College & Career Navigator (CCN) helps you

  • complete the admission process
  • choose an academic program
  • enroll in first-semester classes
  • get access to helpful resources

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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 inclusive list of course options, see the college catalog.

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*Cost is estimated based on recommended pathway credit hours. This includes in-district tuition and other fees, such as books and materials before financial aid is applied, as well as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.




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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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