Medical Front Office Assistant Certificate

Location(s): Brookhaven

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Note: This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information, please visit: https://www.dallascollege.edu/hb1508.

(Level I Certificate)

Brookhaven campus only

Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Degree Plan Code: C1.MEDOFC.ASST.22

The Medical Front Office Assistant Certificate program is designed to develop and strengthen knowledge and skills essential for successful employment as entry-level medical front office assistants in a variety of health care settings.

The curriculum provides students with training in medical terminology, computer applications, medical office procedures, basic medical insurance procedures, medical law and ethics, and electronic health records software. Upon successful completion of all required coursework, students will complete an in person 160-hour externship in a medical front office which will provide the opportunity to apply classroom learning in a real-world health care setting.

Semester 1

Semester Total: 11 Credit Hours

Semester 2

Semester Total: 9 Credit Hours

Semester 3

MDCA 1260 - Clinical - Medical/Clinical Assistant (2 Credit Hours)

Semester Total: 2 Credit Hours

Minimum Hours Required: 22 Credit Hours

Note(s)

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.