Additional information
| Province | Ontario |
|---|---|
| Colleges | Evergreen College |
| Program Categories | Healthcare |
| Program Duration | 32 weeks |
| Class Type | Hybrid |
| Funding | Ontario Job Grant |
Medical Office Administrator
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Medical Office Administrators play a critical role in healthcare delivery; they also conduct many administrative tasks in the field of medicine, along with some basic clinical procedures. In this program, students will learn to take medical histories, explain treatment procedures and prepare patients for examinations. Emphasis is placed on medical terminology, body systems, medical transcription and office procedures.
Medical Office Administrator
Program Accreditation: Diploma
32 weeks ? Total hours: 675
Theory: 475 hours ? Internship: 200 hours
Program Overview
Medical Office Administrators play a critical role in healthcare delivery; they also conduct many administrative tasks in the field of medicine, along with some basic clinical procedures. In this program, students will learn to take medical histories, explain treatment procedures and prepare patients for examinations. Emphasis is placed on medical terminology, body systems, medical transcription and office procedures.
Career Opportunities
Graduating students will be equipped with the business, technology and communications skills needed to work in a private physician?s office, single or multi-specialty clinic, or hospital setting. Typical job titles in this field include Medical Office Assistant, Medical Office Administrator, Medical Secretary, Medical Stenographer, Medical Billing Specialists, Secretary Ward and Medical Transcriptionist.
Admission Requirements
An Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent; or be at least 18 years of age or older and pass an entry test.
English proficiency requirement for international students.
Internship Requirements
Medical Certificate
Police Reference Check (Clearance) of Criminal Record
Standard First Aid & CPR Level C Certification
Graduation Requirements
To successfully meet the program outcomes the student must:
Achieve a minimum mark of 65% in all of the module assignments and exams
Achieve a satisfactory rating in the internship evaluation
What You Will Learn
The course consists of 13 modules. These modules are covered in the classroom and the internship.
Introduction
Computer Fundamentals
Employment and Customer Service Skills
Medical Terminology
Anatomy & Disease
Medical Transcription
Medical Billing
Clinical Procedures
Medical Office Procedures
Prescription Transcription
Job Search/Academic
Review Techniques
Internship: The Medical Office Administrator students complete their education with 200 hours of internship experience.
