Medical Secretary

Certificate of Achievement (state-approved)

This locally-approved certificate consists of coursework scheduled for completion in a one semester (full-time students). This type of certificate consists of coursework totaling 13 unitscompleted in a specific occupational certificate pattern. State-approved Certificates of Achievement appear on the student's transcript.

- Recommended for students with basic clerical background and the ability to keyboard by touch.

Catalog Program Code: CE 1029

The Medical Secretary Certificate of Achievement program prepares individuals to perform the duties of secretaries for practicing physicians and nurses, health care facilities and services administrators, and other health care professionals. Includes instruction in business communications, software applications, scheduling and meeting planning.

Recommended Completion Pathway:

This program consists of CAT classes in the "stackable" locally-approved Office Assistant certificate.

- Number of Classes: 5
- Number of Units: 13
- Full-Time Completion: 16 Weeks
- Part-Time Completion: 22 Weeks
- Certificate in a Semester Scheduling

Gainful Employment:

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