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
Medical office assistants may be employed in the offices of:
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 |
Total Hours (Excluding Work Experience) |
600 |
---|---|
Work experience hours | 120 |
Total Program Length (weeks) | 34 |