Medical Office Assistant with Health Unit Coordinator Specialty

Program Type:
Diploma

Completion:
Less than 1 year

Skills:
Anatomy and Physiology, Bookkeeping, CPR, Clinical Placement, Clinical Procedures, Keyboarding, Medical Terminology, Medical Transcription, MS Office, Medical Office Procedures, Standard First Aid, Windows OS

Program Information

Admission Requirements

Clear Criminal Record Check
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

The Medical Office Assistant with Health Unit Coordinator Specialty Diploma program provides students with the base knowledge, skills, and work experience to become permanently employable in a medical setting.

Skill development is delivered in four areas:

Comprehensive medical administrative knowledge, which includes medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical office and clinical administrative procedures
In-depth hospital administrative knowledge of nursing units, emergency response codes, infection control and treatment procedures, including an understanding of mental disorders and treatments, workplace ethics, and processing medication, laboratory and doctors’ orders
Full range of computer and office skills, including current software applications, keyboarding skills, bookkeeping, and personal and professional development
On-site work experience through participation in a 160 hour Clinical Preceptorship at an approved healthcare facility
Successful graduates will achieve the Certified Medical Assisting Professional (CMAP) designation in addition to their diploma.

Careers 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
Medical 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

What Our Graduates Say

I have always had a passion for healthcare but never followed that path. The Health Unit Coordinator program at Academy of Learning College was excellent. It was easy to follow and very informative. I was so fortunate to find out about the program. I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to study. I now work at York Central Hospital.

M. R. Waweru

It has been a life changing experience. When I started I was unsure and afraid whether I could graduate. I came everyday and worked hard with the help and motivation of the staff I made it. When I started I was unsure and afraid of change and my ability whether I could actually learn and graduate. I came in everyday and worked hard and with the help and motivation of the instructors I made it. I would highly recommend Academy of Learning College to anyone who is thinking of a new career. I now work as a Medical Office Assistant at a Physiotherapy Clinic.

N. Miller

I want to thank Academy of Learning College for everything. I was very happy overall with the instructors, the staff members and the administrative staff. Everything about Academy of Learning College was amazing. They were always there for the students and I was able to get into a great career as a Personal Support Worker. I now work at Hawthorn Nursing Home. Thank god for AOLC!

Florence W.

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