Course Description
This course teaches the basic skills needed to efficiently perform clerical functions in a medical office setting.
Certificate
Completion of this course certifies proficient medical office communication skills based on a score of 80% or higher on competency exams. A Certificate of Technical Competency is available upon request.
This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs:
Competencies (skills you will learn)
- Demonstrate proper telephone techniques
- Demonstrate office equipment proficiency
- File medical records
- Demonstrate how to open and close a medical office
- Write simple correspondence
- Make referrals
- Properly schedule patient appointments
Course Structure
This is a competency-based course offered in open-entry/open-exit format.
Course Length
The estimated length of this course is 20 hours.
Actual course length will depend upon your schedule and your ability to master the subject material.
Specific Course Admission Requirements
There are no specific requirements to take this course. However, courses in the Health Care Technology Programs are to be taken in order. The course list can be found on the information sheet for each program or by contacting Student Services.
Required Texts
None
Course Location and Schedule
Rose Park Campus: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday -Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday
Salt Lake Campus: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday - Thursday
Horizonte Instruction & Training Center: Monday - Friday, school hours
Tooele County: Monday - Friday, schedule varies
Tuition and Fees
Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please see the SLTATC Monthly Tuition and Fee Schedule or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information.
This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.
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