Course overview
Take the right path to fast-track your career.
You’re well on the road to success once you have this course under your belt. You’ll become a Certified Medical Receptionist with the Certificate in Medical Reception & Terminology, where you’ll learn how to use Microsoft Office in managing the day-to-day running of medical practice.
Job outcomes
- Medical Receptionist
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class

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Duration study load
- 400 Hours | 18 Months Access
Study in your own time, at your own pace. Students generally complete one module per week.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements or pre-requisites to enrol on this course.
Course features
- Become a Certified Medical Receptionist and gain advanced administration skills.
- Communicate clearly and effectively in a medical environment.
- Work with professional and experienced tutors to able to master medical terminology and abbreviations.
- Gain a practical understanding of the most commonly used accounting software; Xero.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook.
- Grasp the principles of verbal and written communication in the business environment.
- Work in a supportive, collaborative environment with experienced tutors and other students.
- Prepare for managerial and top-tier administrative roles.
- Receive comprehensive tutor support via phone, email and chat.
- Our online course can be completed anywhere, at a time that suits your schedule.
Who's it for?
- Anyone seeking a position as a receptionist in a medical facility
- Medical receptionists who want to become certified
- Anyone who wants to explore a career in nursing, medical records or medical transcription
Subjects
- Role of a Receptionist
- Medical Reception Service Skills
- Time Management, Ethics and Professionalism
- Maintain Patient Records
- Effective Business Communication
- Introduction to Microsoft Word
- Understanding Medicare
- Workplace Health and Safety
- First Aid and Medical Emergencies
- Customer Relationship Management
- Introduction to Medtech Evolution (optional)
- Scope and Nature of Medical Terminology
- Anatomical Terms and Structures
- Medical Equipment and Procedures
- Pharmacological Terminology
- Musculoskeletal System
- Cardiovascular, Lymphatic and Immune System
- Respiratory and Reproductive Systems
- Digestive and Excretory Systems
- The Skin
- Nervous and Sensory Systems
- Certificate in Medical Terminology Assessment
- Effective Business Communication
- Office Ergonomics & Data Entry
- Introduction to Microsoft Word
- Creating Documents
- Communication Skills
- Customer Service Strategies
- Customer Relationship Management
- Customer Service Skills
- Organise Schedules & Meetings
- Time Management, Ethics and Professionalism
- Understanding Key Australian Business Legislation
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Accounting and Bookkeeping Fundamentals
- General Journal
- General Ledger and the Trial Balance
- Managing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Cash Management
- Accounting with Xero
- Accounting with MYOB Essentials
- Introduction to Project Management
- Establishing Timelines and Milestones
- Project Implementation, Completion and Evaluation
- Using Microsoft Excel
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