Medical Office Assistant with Health Unit Coordinator Specialty
Program Info:
Admission Requirements
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, OR
18 years of age or older with successful completion of the Mature Students Admissions Test, Wonderlic SLE with minimum 18 score; AND
Completion of Wonderlic SLE with minimum 18 score; AND
Adequate level of physical health to be able to fulfill job requirements; AND
Good command of the English language – both written and verbal; AND
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 diploma. 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 Health Care Centres
Walk-in Care Centres
Ambulatory Clinics
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Clinics such as 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, such as Switchboard, Information, and Patient Registration
Ambulatory and Outpatient Departments
Laboratory and X-Ray Departments
PMedical Finance and Administrative Departments
Booking, O.R. Bed Booking
Various Hospital Departments as a Health Unit Coordinator such as:
Nursing
Surgery
Blood Bank
Specialty Clinics
Rehabilitation
Geriatrics
Diabetes
CORE COURSES
Part A: Computer and Business Office Skills
Introduction to Keyboarding
Keyboard Skill Building Level 1 and 2
Microsoft Windows Level 1
Microsoft Word – Levels 1, 2, and 3
Microsoft Excel – Level 1
Microsoft Access – Level 1
Microsoft Outlook – Level 1
Basic Bookkeeping Level 1
Strategies for Success
Job Search and Résumé Writing
Part B: Medical Administrative/Clinical
Introduction to Medical Terminology
Anatomy and Physiology Part 1
Anatomy and Physiology Part 2
Medical Office Procedures
Introduction to Medical Transcription
Clinical Procedures
Health Unit Coordinator Level 1
Health Unit Coordinator Level 2
Health Unit Coordinator Level 3
Part C: Worksite Externship
Clinical Preceptorship
Program Type:
Diploma
Anticipated salary:
C$36,107 – C$56,392
(Information from PayScale Canada)
Program Duration
51 Weeks
Program Notes:
Tuition fees include all materials and student manuals. Financial assistance may be available to qualified students.
