Medical Office Administrators perform a variety of administrative and clinical duties. Individuals in this role may be responsible for scheduling and confirming appointments, preparing medical documents, charts and requisition forms, maintaining confidential medical files and records, performing or setting up for minor medical procedures such as taking blood pressure or measuring height/weight.This program provides an overview of medical office principles, practices, and operations with a focus on developing medical office assistant skills. Areas of study include medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, computer applications, and medical office scheduling and billing software. Notes: certificates featured in the Medical Office Administration course: Vital Signs Clinic, First Aid and CPR. This program is seven months, and includes four week-long internship. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
A person who has a Secondary V degree or a D.E.P., or has received instruction deemed acceptable by the College and who meets one of the following requirements may be admitted to a program leading to an A.E.C.:
- The person's studies have been interrupted for at least two consecutive terms or one school year.
- The person is covered by an agreement entered into by the College and an employer or by a government program.
- The person has completed at least one year of post-secondary studies spread over a period of one year or more. |
| Application Notes : | Minimum of a Canadian high-school grade 12 or equivalent, or a mature student. Applicants must pass an entrance assessment administered by Herzing College and complete a detailed interview regarding interest in the field. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.
