Diploma Program
Medical Office Assistant 215
PENDING PTIB APPROVALS, not open for registrations
Program Overview
A Medical Office Assistant is an administrative professional who provides clerical and administrative support in medical facilities such as hospitals, clinics, and private practices. They play a critical role in ensuring the smooth functioning of medical offices by managing patient records, scheduling appointments, billing and coding, and performing other essential administrative tasks.
Students learn about medical terminology, medical billing and coding, electronic health records, patient scheduling, and other administrative tasks. The program also includes training in communication skills, patient interaction, and how to manage patient information, handle medical records, and work with insurance companies and other healthcare providers.
Career Opportunities
NOC Code: 1414 & 14101
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service and Front Desk
- Communication and Message Distribution
- Healthcare Administrative Support
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
English Requirements:
- IELTS: 6 overall band with no score lower than 5.5
- Duolingo: 95
- TOEIC: 700
- TOEFL (paper): 537
- TOEFL (IBT): 75
- PTE - 50
- Cambridge: FCE
- CELPIP: 7
- Cael: 50
- Has successfully reached the Upper Intermediate Level at SELC Language College
- SELC Career College English Language Test passing rate of 75% minimum
Students require ALL of the following:
Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency for domestic students
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and completion of high school studies and/or commencement of post-secondary studies OR have achieved MATURE STUDENT STATUS: 19 years of age, out of secondary school for a minimum of 1 year with program industry experience minimum of 100 hours
Work Experience Requirements
Some practicum hosts may require their practicum students to have the following:
Negative TB skin test or chest X-ray
An immunization record showing current vaccinations (site specific vaccination requirements will be advised on practicum placement)
Criminal Record Check (CRC).
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
Program Duration
- 28 weeks - total of 560 Hours
- Classroom Instruction 480 Hours
- Practicum 80 Hours
QUICK LINKS
Courses
SSS - Student Success Strategies
CIS - Career Success I
BCB - Business Computer Basics
COM - Interpersonal Communication
CHT - Introduction To Canadian Healthcare & Terminology
MT1 - Medical Transcription I
PH1 - Basic Pharmacology & Medication Management
HAP - Human Anatomy and Physiology
MOP - Medical Office Procedures
HIS - Health Information systems
MRD - Medical records & Documentation
MBC - Medical Billing & Coding
Additional Courses & Certifications
CPR/first aid
WHIMIS