CAREER PROGRAMS:
Health Care Technologies
Medical Office Reception
Program Options
- Certificate of Achievement
Program Information
The Medical Office Reception program is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills needed to manage the front desk in a medical office or similar setting, including telephone technique, public relations, and medical records management.
Upon completion of all required courses, students are placed in an internship in a local health care facility. This is a valuable experience in applying the knowledge and skill acquired in class to the workplace.
A Statement of Eligibility for Internship, a health statement and physical examination, and completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better are required to receive a Certificate of Achievement.
Program Opportunities
The Health Care Technologies Department offers eight other programs:
- Insurance Billing Specialist
- Clinical Assistant
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Administrative Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Transcription
- Orthopedic Technician
Department Contact
Kristine Gaiero
408.741.4019
e-mail: kris_gaiero@westvalley.edu
- Requirements and suggested sequence of classes
Questions about Career Programs? Call 408.741.2098
email: cathy_aimonetti@westvalley.edu
or stop by the Career Programs Center, AAS 35
REVISED July 22, 2008
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