Medical Office Assistant Training

8 Month Part-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.

Course Delivery:

Part-time, non-credit Certificate Program. Courses are offered over two semesters, starting in September of each year. Students must complete all the courses in the program within the two semesters.

Start Date:

September 2012 (Parksville)

Application Date:

Apply to Vancouver Island University.
Applications for fall are accepted in the spring of each year.
An Application For Admission form is required.
Refer to the Program Guide for details.

Admission Requirements:

Refer to the Program Guide for details.