The online certificate in medical and dental reception provides training for both office work and clinical care, including an opportunity to work in a Fairbanks-area health care facility to refine your skills and open up potential career opportunities. When you graduate, you’ll have a broad understanding of the health care delivery system that will give you an edge with today’s employers.
This program is designed for students in the Fairbanks area who are interested in careers as dental and medical receptionists. There is a required 80-hour in-person practicum in Fairbanks to be arranged with the program. Courses also cross over to other allied health degrees, offering flexible options for students who are interested in exploring other career pathways in the health care field. All classes are delivered online except for the two-credit practicum.
The online certificate in dental and medical reception includes required classes in business communications, mathematics and human behavior in health care, workplace skills, medical law and ethics, medical office technology and administrative procedures. The program also includes a two-credit practicum experience in a medical office, dental office or clinic in the Fairbanks area.
Earn your medical receptionist certificate online in a program that offers practical career training to prepare you to hit the ground running in your career. At UAF, you’ll be part of a supportive and engaged online learning community designed to help you achieve at the highest level.
The estimated cost for the online certificate program in medical and dental reception based on current rates is $9,240.
See what your dollars go toward on the UAF eCampus Tuition and Fees page.
Welcome to the beginning of your journey into the dynamic healthcare field with our Medical and Dental Receptionist Certificate program. The receptionist in a medical or dental office plays an essential role in supporting the delivery of health services which directly impacts patient satisfaction and the overall effectiveness of the facility. You’ll learn the basics of healthcare administrative skills including interacting with patients and staff within an electronic health record. Your educational path can lead to a rewarding career or may be a stepping stone to other jobs in the healthcare field. We’re excited you’re here and will support you every step of the way.
At UAF, online courses typically do not have set meeting times but do have weekly deadlines. While there are some standard practices, each course is designed by the instructor to best teach the material. Most courses run the full length of the 16-week semester.
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