This program is approved by the Private Training Institution Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training.
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 |