Medical Office Assistant Training

3 Month Full-time Certificate Program

• Medical Office Assistant Certificate Program Guide
• Medical Office Assistant Certificate Information Sheet

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Build your career in the health care field. The Medical Office Assistant supports doctors and other health care professionals in a variety of medical settings.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates will be prepared for employment as Medical Office Assistants in medical offices and specialist offices. Skills may also be transferable to positions in other medical settings.

Program Content:

The program consists of the following courses:

• Medical Keyboarding And Computers In The Medical Environment
• Pharmacology For The Medical Office
• Interpersonal Skills In The Medical Environment
• Medical Office Procedures
• Computerized Medical Billing
• Medical Transcription
• Observational & Full Practicum

NOTE: Medical Terminology is now a Prerequisite.
See Fall course offerings for course schedule.

Course Delivery:

Courses offered daytime, Wednesday to Saturdays over a three-month period. Students must complete all the courses in the program within this period.

Start Date:

February 6, 2013 (Parksville)

Application Date:

Apply to Vancouver Island University.
Applications are currently being accepted.
An Application For Admission form is required.
Refer to the Program Guide for details.

Admission Requirements:

Refer to the Program Guide for details.