Medical Office Assistant

Description

The Medical Office Assistant (MOA) program will teach students the procedures they will need for medical office administration. Students will learn how to communicate accurately with medical professionals and patients. They will learn the skills to perform office duties at a medical office or clinic, such as medical billing, medical transcription, and Medical Office Procedures.

Job Opportunities

• Chiropractor’s office
• Family Practice
• Physiotherapist office
• Walk–in Clinic
• Private Surgical Center
• Primary Healthcare Organization

Wages

$18 – $25 per hour

Program Admission Requirements

19 years of age or older, or Grade 12/ GED or equivalent; Successful completion of admissions interview and entrance language assessments test of the college.

Program Duration

• Full Time: 500 hours/23 weeks / 5.3 months
• Part Time: 500 hours/28 weeks / 6.5 months

Course Outline

COURSE NAME	CONTACT HOURS
1.      Computer Applications & Keyboarding	40
2.      Customer Service & Communication	20
3.      Medical Terminology	80
4.      Medical Office Procedures	60
5.      Medical Transcription	40
6.      Pharmacology	40
7.      Clinical Skills	40
8.      Medical Billing	40
9.      Electronic Medical Records	40
10.  Career Preparation	20
11.  Practicum	80
Total	500 hours

Fee Structure

#	PARTICULARS	FEE	REMARKS
1	Tuition Fee	$ 4000	Domestic Students
2	Registration Fee	$ 250
3	Text Books	$ 795
Total		$5045
1	Tuition Fee	$ 7000	International Students
2	Registration Fee	$ 250
3	Text Books	$ 795
Total		$8045

This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.