Medical offices are fast-paced and rewarding workplaces in healthcare. As a medical office assistant, you will work on the frontline assisting doctors and other medical professionals.
Medical office assistants (MOAs) need relevant, up-to-date training to thrive in this growing industry. ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ College's Medical Office Administration diploma program will train you in the clerical and medical skills necessary to run a modern medical office.
As a medical office assistant or medical receptionist, you will become an expert in assessing and prioritizing patient appointment requests, responding to patients' basic questions about their medical conditions and prescriptions, and administering medical billing software. Take medical office assistant courses in keyboarding, medical transcription, medical language, and more during this hands-on program.
During your program, you will also receive Standard First Aid and CPR training and certification. Before you graduate, you will put your skills into practice during a 100-hour practicum in a medical office.
ADMISSIONS PREREQUISITES
All applicants must meet with an admissions representative in addition to ONE of the following criteria:
Standard Admission
Mature Admission
Students must meet ALL of the following criteria:
*Manitoba applicants must also have been out of school for one year in addition to the above.
PRACTICUM PREREQUISITES
Provide a completed immunization report showing current immunization and free of communicable diseases, including Negative TB skin test or chest x ray (form provided by college).
Note 1: Some hosts require a Criminal Record Check and the existence of a criminal record may result in a candidate being denied acceptance by a work experience site.
Note 2: students selecting the capstone project instead of practicum placement do not require an immunization report be provided to the college. However, non-immunized individuals may face employment limitations.
CERTIFICATION RECEIVED
Medical Office Administration Diploma
Study Medical Office Administration at ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ College in Calgary, Edmonton, Lloydminster, and Lethbridge.
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