19 years of age or older (varies, depending on province specific ministry requirements)
Adequate level of physical health to be able to fulfill job requirements
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent (or CAST testing)
Completion of Wonderlic admission test with minimum score of 18
Good command of the English language – both written and verbal
N-95 Mask Fit Testing which may be mandatory based on provincial requirements
Hepatitis B, other vaccinations and\or a TB test may be required by this industry
Completion of standard registration form
Program Highlights
With the aging population, the tremendous advancements in technology, and our demand for the best quality of life, the healthcare industry is facing a growing shortage of well-trained personnel. Throughout the North American healthcare industry, there is an acute need to increase the size of the workforce and raise the skill level of that workforce. This program is designed to provide employment-ready and comprehensively-trained graduates. Successful graduates will achieve the Certified Medical Assisting Professional (CMAP) designation in addition to their certificate. These graduates are fully qualified to work in a hands-on administrative and clinical support capacity in the medical industry.
* Not all programs are offered at each location.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program are qualified to work in a wide variety of healthcare settings and occupations. Job titles vary per location, but graduates are an integral part of many healthcare settings, including:
Physicians’ offices, clinics, mental healthcare and allied healthcare centres
Walk-in care centres
Ambulatory clinics
Complementary and alternative medicine clinics (e.g., chiropractic and acupuncture centres)
Long-term and extended care departments
Medical research facilities
Medical laboratory and diagnostic imaging centres
Physiotherapy and occupational therapy clinics
Group homes and community living societies
Wellness and fitness centres
Hospital admissions and E.R. departments (e.g., switchboard, information, and patient registration)
Ambulatory and outpatient departments
Laboratory and x-ray departments
Medical finance and administrative departments
Booking and O.R. bed booking
Health records departments
Various hospital departments as a HUC
CORE COURSES
Health Unit Coordinator Level 1
Health Unit Coordinator Level 2
Health Unit Coordinator Level 3
Program Type:
Certificate
Anticipated salary:
C$26,335 – C$45,901
(Information from PayScale Canada)
Program Duration
12 Weeks
Program Notes:
Tuition fees include all materials and student manuals. Financial assistance may be available to qualified students.
