Medical Office Assistant with Unit Clerk
This program provides students with the base knowledge, skills, and work experience to become permanently employable in various medical settings. Skill development is delivered in three areas:
- Comprehensive medical administrative knowledge, which includes medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, hospital & medical office administrative, clinical procedures, and specialty Unit Clerk/Ward Clerk training prepares the student with additional training in coordinating hospital and outpatient wards.
- Full range of computer and office skills, including current software applications, keyboarding skills, general office management, and accounting, personal and professional development, customer service.
- On-site work experience through participation in a 1 month clinical externship at an approved healthcare training facility.
Admission Requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong commitment to confidentiality and integrity.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Completion of the ‘Wonderlic’ Scholastic Level Equivalent test - with a score of 20 points or better.
- Successful completion of admissions interview and testing for adequate entry-level skills.
- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, and meet the minimum provincial age requirement.
- A clear and relevant Criminal Records Check.
- A good command of the English language (written and oral)
- An adequate level of physical health to meet the requirements of the program and prospective employment.
*Not all programs are offered at each location.
Program Locations
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Abbotsford
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#103 - 32883 South Fraser Way Abbotsford, BC V2S 2A6
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Kamloops
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699 Victoria Street Kamloops, BC V2C 2B3
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Kelowna
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101-1740 Gordon Dr. Kelowna, BC V1Y 3H2
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Langley
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5722 Glover Road Langley, BC V3A 4H8
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Richmond
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6531 Buswell Street Richmond, BC V6Y 2G9
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