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Medical Office Assistant

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Medical Office Assistant

Program Description

This program is approved by the Private Training Institution Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

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

Career Opportunities

Medical office assistants may be employed in the offices of:

  • General Practioners.
  • Surgeons, Gynecologists and other Medical Specialists.
  • various Medical Offices; such as Physiotherapy, Massage Clinics, Dermatology Clinics.
  • Various Hospital Departments
  • Nursing facilities.

Admissions Requirements

  • 1. High School Graduate or equivalent OR mature student status (19 years or older prior to starting the program)
  • 2. Meet one of the following English Language Proficiency requirements:
  • I. Minimum Grade 12 English (Domestic Students)
  • II. For English as second language students; Overall IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.
  • III. Pass the College’s English admission test.
To be submitted before work experience
  • Proof of a negative TB skin test
  • Proof of updated Immunizations

Course Breakdown

Course No Course Name Prerequisite Hours

001

Microsoft Word

NA

60

002

Microsoft Excel

NA

40

003

Medical Terminology Level 1

NA

80

004

Medical Terminology Level 2

MOA003

80

005

Medical Office and Clinical Procedures

MOA004

80

006

Medical Transcription

MOA005

80

007

Health Care Communications

MOA006

20

008

Medical Billing and Electronic health records

MOA007

120

009

First Aid, CPR Level C and WHMIS

NA

20

010

Career and Employment Strategies

NA

20

011

Work Experience

120

TOTAL

720

Program Duration

Total Hours
(Excluding Work Experience)
600
Work experience hours 120
Total Program Length (weeks) 34

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