Medical Office Assistant With Health Unit Coordinator Speciality Diploma
The Medical Office Assistant Diploma is designed to provide employment-ready, comprehensively trained graduates. Successful graduates will be eligible to achieve the CMAP® - Certified Medical Assisting Professional designation in addition to their diploma. Graduates of the program will be fully qualified to work in a hands-on administrative or clinical capacity in a medical field.
Admissions Requirements
Clear Criminal Record Check
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent (or satisfactory completion of CAST testing)
Satisfactory completion of Wonderlic SLE test
Other medical tests (TB Test) or proof of vaccinations may be required
Objectives
Comprehensive medical administrative knowledge, which includes medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical office and clinical administrative procedures
In-depth hospital administrative knowledge of nursing units, emergency response codes, infection control and treatment procedures, including an understanding of mental disorders and treatments, workplace ethics, and processing medication, laboratory and doctors’ orders
Full range of computer and office skills, including current software applications, keyboarding skills, bookkeeping, and personal and professional development
On-site work experience through participation in a 160 hour Clinical Preceptorship at an approved healthcare facility
Career Opportunties
Graduates may form an integral part of many healthcare settings, including:
