Medical Office Administration Courses & Diploma Ontario, CA

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Admission Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status. Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instructions. An admissions interview will be administered to determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program. Full-time students must attend the required hours per week as per the course schedule and may do so at times convenient to them.

Program Highlights

The Medical Office Administration diploma provides students with the basic knowledge, skills, and work experience needed to become permanently employable in various medical settings. Skill development is delivered in three areas:

  • Comprehensive medical administrative knowledge, including medical language, transcription, and medical office procedures.
  • Full range of computer and office skills, including current software applications, keyboarding skills of 40 WPM, general office management, and accounting.
  • Customer service and personal and professional development.

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Career Opportunities

Graduates of the medical Office Administration course work in doctors’ offices, hospitals, medical clinics, pharmaceutical companies, government health agencies, and a variety of other medical office settings. They are integral members of the healthcare delivery team and perform many administrative and some basic clinical procedures. Typical job titles include Medical Office Assistant, Medical Secretary, Medical Stenographer, and Secretary Ward.

CORE COURSES

Upon completion of the program the participant must demonstrate the following core competencies:

  • Keyboarding
    Minimum 40 words per minute (WPM)
  • Operating Systems
    Basic level of proficiency in a Windows operating system
  • Word Processing
    Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Word
  • Spreadsheets
    Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Database Management
    Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Access
  • Job Readiness/Employability Skills
    Job Search and Résumé Writing
  • Accounting
    Sage 50 Premium Accounting
  • Office Skills
    Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Basic Bookkeeping Level 1
  • Business Skills
    Business Correspondence Levels 1 and 2, Business Math, Customer Service, Grammar Essentials for Business Writing, and Workplace Success/Intrapreneurship
  • Help Desk & Call Centre
    Telephone Communication Skills
  • Healthcare
    Learning Medical Language, Medical Office Procedures, Medical Transcription, and EHR, Billing and Coding
  • Program Type:

    Diploma

  • Anticipated salary:

    C$26,335 – C$45,901 (Information from PayScale Canada)

  • Program Duration:

    38 Weeks

  • Program Notes:

    Tuition fees include all materials and student manuals. Financial assistance may be available to qualified students.

  • Program Category:

    Health and Wellness

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