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Patient Access Representative

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HEALTH CAREERSCertificate NFACTNFA - Certificate

Program Information/Mission

The mission of the Patient Access Representative certificate program is to provide knowledge, skills, and professional attitude to prepare students for employment in healthcare provider organizations in entry-level positions, and to prepare students for a pathway to the Health Information Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program.

Admission to Program

Admission requirement:  Current high school student or high school graduate

Additional requirements after program acceptance: Maintain minimum GPA 2.0 and earn GPA 2.0 or higher in all courses required within program

Recommendations:

  • Prior to application, schedule an appointment with college health careers student success advisor for assistance with enrolling in required courses

  • There may be additional, specific requirements, for adult education program - CASAS reading score of 7th grade or higher to qualify for Healthcare Bridge, and If enrolled in ICAPS program, student must have required posttest on file

To Remain in and Graduate from the Program

Students must have at least a grade of C or better in all courses to remain in the academic program.