Health Sciences Department | 3 CC - Certificate of Completion | 6 months

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• demonstrate the ability to serve in an entry-level position using correct laboratory, medical, and anatomical terminology to effectively and appropriately communicate, both verbally and nonverbally in healthcare settings;
• understand, apply, and communicate state and national laboratory regulations, including infection control, health and safety, and ethical considerations.

Career opportunities include:

• assist and interact with healthcare professionals
• data input
• intake/reception
• other administrative duties as assigned in a variety of healthcare settings

The classes will prepare you for an entry level position like Patient Representative, Medical Receptionist, Medical Front Desk. These courses are part of multiple Health Sciences programs at the college.

This certificate prepares students for a career in healthcare by introducing them to the soft skills, communication skills, and terminology necessary to interact within a breadth of healthcare disciplines. Students will become versed in medical office administrative services such as patient intake and scheduling. Courses within the certificate are common across Health Sciences programs at Clackamas Community College.

For more information, please contact a Health Science Advisor:

• Tracy Pantono-Rumsey, tracy.pantanorumsey@clackamas.edu, 503-594-6131
• Phil Reid, philr@clackamas.edu, 503-594-0623