Medical Office Assistant

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

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong commitment to confidentiality and integrity
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Completion of the ‘Wonderlic’ Scholastic Level Equivalent test - with a score of 20 points or better
Successful completion of admissions interview and testing for adequate entry-level skills
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, and meet the minimum provincial age requirement
A clear relevant Criminal Records Check
A good command of the English language (written and oral)
An adequate level of physical health to meet the requirements of the program and prospective employment

Program Highlights

This program is designed to provide employment-ready, comprehensively trained graduates. Successful graduates will be eligible to achieve the CMAP – Certified Medical Assisting Professional designation in addition to their diploma.

These graduates are fully qualified to work in a hands-on administrative/clinical support capacity in any medical field. They will participate in the delivery of a variety of healthcare industry tasks.
This program provides students with:

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
Health Records Departments

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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