Medical Office Assistant Certificate Program In Vancouver

Join Medical Office Assistant Certification

Brief Program Description

Medical Office assistants perform a variety of duties in doctor’s offices, dental offices, hospitals, medical clinics and other medical settings and include a variety of administrative duties in support of managerial and health care professionals.
The Medical Office Assistant Program provides an introductory entry-level career path for international and resident students to gain the base competencies to assist (under the supervision and work alongside health care professionals)

Program duration

6 courses / 20 hours each = 120 hours total

Career Opportunities: Base entry level: ·

• Medical Office Support Staff
• Medical Office Assistant / Secretary
• Clinical Office Assistant / Secretary
• Shared Clinic / Medical Centre Reception
• Seasonal Support – Transcription
• Office Support, Long Term Care Facilities

Admission Requirements

• High school diploma/ equivalent certification
• Basic computer skills; good writing skills. Successful entrance interview/exam covering computer skills and writing skills.

Program learning objectives/outcomes

On graduation. learners will be able to: ·

• Outline the typical responsibilities of a medical office assistant.

• Describe the personal and professional ethics required for success in this profession.

• Describe how a medical front office is typically managed, focusing on administrative processes and procedures.

• Explain the procedures to follow to create and maintain accurate medical documentation

• Using standard medical terminology, explain the structures of key functions in the human body

• Identify and describe the medical office assistant’s role in standard patient interactions in the medical office, including in-office diagnostic tests and procedures, specimen sampling, medication administration, and the preparation of patients for examination.

• Describe universal precautions and explain how to maintain a safe environment in the medical office, even during emergency situations.

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