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Medical Office Assistant with Advanced Medical Transcription

Medical Office Assistant with Advanced Medical Transcription

This program provides students with the base knowledge, skills, and work experience to become employable in any medical setting. The skills acquired are:

  • A thorough knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and pathophysiology, including the terminology used in medical and surgical procedures.
  • Excellent spelling, editing, and proofreading skills, with a good command of English grammar, structure and style. The objective is to become a valued assistant to physicians, surgeons, dentists, and other medical professionals in producing medical reports which, in turn, become a permanent record of medical, scientific, and legal value.
  • A comprehensive knowledge of medical office/hospital administrative procedures and basic clinical skills; a full range of computer and office skills, including those for current software, keyboarding, general office management, accounting, personal and professional development, and customer service.
Admission Requirements
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong commitment to confidentiality and integrity.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Successful completion of admissions interview and testing for adequate entry-level skills.
  • Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, and meeting the minimum provincial age requirement.
  • Two letters of reference regarding personal character.
  • A clear and relevant Criminal Records Check.
  • Good command of the English language (written and oral).

*Not all programs are offered at each location.

Program Locations

Location Address
Kamloops 699 Victoria Street Kamloops, BC V2C 2B3
Kelowna 101-1740 Gordon Dr. Kelowna, BC V1Y 3H2

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