Get the Skills to Become a Medical Office Assistant

Medical Office Assistant behind a desk in a healthcare environment. — If you’re interested in performing clerical duties in a medical setting, start your Medical Office Assistant training today

34-Week^* Medical Office Assistant Training Program in British Columbia

Medical Office Assistants play an essential role in the healthcare industry, helping to maintain the day-to-day functions of many medical facilities. By using a strong knowledge of medical terminology and clinical procedures, Medical Office Assistants help manage patient files and assist healthcare practitioners in their treatment of patients.

If you’re a compassionate, detail-oriented individual interested in getting established in a professional medical office career, Cambria College’s Medical Office Assistant program could be an excellent opportunity for you.

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Becoming a Qualified Medical Office Assistant

The Medical Office Assistant Program is designed to prepare students for an exciting and rewarding career as a clerk/secretary in a health care setting. Students will gain knowledge in Medical Terminology, billing procedures, appointment booking & scheduling, transcription prioritizing & organizational skills and communication skills. This knowledge will be taught within the modules in the Medical Office Assistant Program.

This program is eligible for up to $3,000 in scholarships plus a free laptop.

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Practical “On-The-Job” Training

At Cambria College, we believe that you should not only complete training with theoretical knowledge, but with real experience in the industry. That’s why students in the Medical Office Assistant program will complete a 120-hour practicum placement during their training.

Your practicum enables you to apply what you’ve learned in a real setting and gain not only experience to put on your resume, but also industry connections, references, and confidence.

Course Breakdown

Course No.	Course Name	Prerequisite	Hours
MOA001	Microsoft Word	NA	20
MOA002	Microsoft Excel	NA	20
MOA003	Medical Terminology Level 1	NA	120
MOA004	Medical Terminology Level 2	MOA003	100
MOA005	Medical Office and Clinical Procedures	MOA004	80
MOA006	Health Care Communications	MOA005	40
MOA007	Medical Transcription	MOA005	88
MOA008	Electronic Medical Records	MOA007	60
MOA009	Medical Billing	MOA007	40
MOA010	Career and Employment Strategies	NA	20
MOA011	Standard First Aid with CPR Level C	NA	8
MOA012	Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS)	NA	4
MOA013	Work Experience	All courses listed above.	120
	Total		720

Program Duration

Total Hours (Including Work Experience)	720
Work experience hours	120
Total Program Length (weeks)	34*

Admissions Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent OR mature student status (19 years or older prior to starting the program)
Meet one of the following English Language Proficiency requirements:
- Minimum Grade 12 English (Domestic Students)
- For English as second language students; Overall IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.
- Pass the College’s English admission test.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be able to:

Have a good understanding of Medical Terminology
Schedule/confirm medical appointments
Greet patients upon arrival at medical offices and interview them in order to complete forms, documents and medical history
Gain knowledge of effective communication and interpersonal skills
Telephone etiquette
Transcribe recorded documents in accordance with established formats
Transcribe correspondence, reports, presentation, and other documents from notes
Initiate and maintain confidential medical files and records
Process medical billing procedures
File documents and charts according to established filing systems
Locate and retrieve documents from the filing system
Gain knowledge of ordering supplies and maintaining inventory

Career Opportunities

Medical Office Assistants may be employed in the offices of:

General Practitioners
Surgeons, Gynecologists and other Medical Specialists
Various Medical Offices; such as Physiotherapy, Massage Clinics, Dermatology Clinics
Various Hospital Departments
Nursing Facilities

Designed to prepare graduates for NOC 1243. This program is approved by the Private Training Institution Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

Is a Rewarding Career as a Medical Office Assistant Right for You? Get More Info…

If you’re interested in learning more about a career as a Medical Office Assistant and exploring whether Cambria College is right for you, fill out the form on this page to receive more information.

For immediate questions, call your nearest Cambria College location today.

Richmond: (604) 424-4000
Surrey: (604) 416-5522
Vancouver: (604) 428-7500
Victoria: (778) 265-7547

*Program length when completed in normal time