Admission Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status. Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instructions. An admissions interview will be administered to determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program. Full-time students must attend the required hours per week as per the course schedule and may do so at times convenient to them.

Program Highlights

The objective of this program is to provide the student with opportunities to acquire and apply Medical Receptionist knowledge and skills to meet the demands of today’s businesses.

Career Opportunities

Careers which correspond to the skills learned include:

• Dental Receptionist
• Physician’s Receptionist
• Optometrist’s Receptionist
• Medical Receptionist

CORE COURSES

Upon completion of the program the participant must demonstrate the following core competencies:

• Keyboarding
  Minimum 40 words per minute (WPM)
• Operating Systems
  Basic level of proficiency in a Windows operating system
• Word Processing
  Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Word
• Spreadsheets
  Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Database Management
  Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Access
• Job Readiness/Employability Skills
  Thought Patterns for a Successful Career and Job Search and Resume Writing
• Office Skills
  Internet Fundamentals, basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Office Procedures Level 1, Punctuation and Writing Skills, and Basic Bookkeeping Level 1
• Help Desk & Call Centre Skills
  Telephone Communication Skills
• Business Skills
  Customer Service Essentials, Business Correspondence Level 1, and Business Math
• Healthcare
  Introduction to Medical Terminology, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Transcription, and EHR, Billing and Coding
• Practicum for Medical Receptionist

Let’s Get Started

Fill out the form below, and one of our Student Admissions Advisors will get in touch with you to guide you through enrolling in this program and answer any questions you have.