Medical Office Assistant (MOA) Program
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 earn 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.
Program Overview
- Program Type: Diploma program
- Anticipated salary: C$ 55,981 – C$ 68,170
(Information from PayScale Canada) - Program Duration: 40 Weeks
- Program Notes: Financial assistance are available to qualified students.
- Program Category: Healthcare
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Career Opportunities
Physicians’ offices, clinics, and mental
healthcare and allied healthcare centers
Walk-in care centers
Ambulatory clinics
Complementary and alternative medicine
clinics (e.g., chiropractic and acupuncture
centers)
Long-term and extended care departments
Medical research facilities
Medical laboratory and diagnostic imaging centers
Physiotherapy and occupational therapy clinics
Group homes and community living societies
Fitness and wellness centers
Hospital admissions and E.R. departments (e.g., switchboard, information, and patient registration)
Ambulatory and outpatient departments
Laboratory and x-ray departments
Medical finance and administrative departments
Booking and O.R. bed booking
Health records departments
Admission Requirement
- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent; OR
- 18 years of age or older with successful completion of the Mature Student Admission Test, Wonderlic SLE with a minimum score of 18; AND
- Completion of Wonderlic BST with a minimum score of 18; AND
- Adequate level of physical health to be able to fulfill job requirements; AND
- Good command of the English language – both written and verbal
- Completion of standard registration form
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
Part C: Work Experience
- Placement
Becoming a Medical Office Assistant
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