MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST
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PROGRAM DETAILS
Duration – 26 Weeks
The Medical Receptionist diploma program is designed to prepare students for key roles in various medical settings. Over a 26-week period, the program develops a blend of skills necessary for medical reception, including a minimum keyboarding speed of 25 WPM, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and foundational knowledge in medical terminology, office procedures, and billing. Students are also trained in customer service and business communication, equipping them with the tools to handle the diverse responsibilities of a medical receptionist in environments like dental, physician, and optometrist offices.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
& ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
SKILLS COVERED
- Keyboarding (minimum 25 WPM)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook
- Basic bookkeeping and office procedures
- Medical terminology and receptionist practical simulation
- Customer service, business correspondence, and grammar essentials for business writing
- Job readiness, including job search and résumé writing
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Careers that correspond with the skills learned in this program include:
- Dental Receptionist
- Physician's Receptionist
- Optometrist's Receptionist
- General Medical Receptionist
- Roles in healthcare and social assistance, outpatient care centers, medical clinics
ANTICIPATED SALARY
C$24,934 – C$41,854 (Information from PayScale Canada)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status
- Proof of English Proficiency (If First Language not English)
- Admission Interview
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*Full time students must attend required hours per weeks
**Students may customize their own weekly schedule to meet the program requirements