Medical Office Administration
Course Name
Medical Office Administration
Course Duration
41 Weeks
Tution Fees
$15350
Duration of course (Theory / Practical)
6.5 Months
Duration of the Placement
3 (Hours)
Introduction
Medical Office Administration plays a critical role in healthcare delivery. Our 41-week Medical Office Assistant (MOA) program prepares you to conduct many administrative tasks in the field of medicine, along with some basic clinical procedures. In this program, students will learn to collect medical histories, explain treatment procedures, and prepare patients for examinations. Emphasis is placed on medical terminology, body systems, medical transcription, and office procedures.
Why Choose ERICC COLLEGE
Instructor-Paced Programs
You don’t need to worry if you are falling behind. Your instructor keeps you on pace to graduate on time.
Live Daily Instructor Access
Your instructor maintains regularly scheduled office hours to help you with any concepts or material.
Weekly group Q&A sessions with your instructor
This allows you to learn in a chance to interact with one another and the instructor to get questions answered weekly.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are employed by hospitals, medical and dental offices, and other offices throughout the public and private sectors.
Upon completion of the program, you could find employment as a:
- Medical Office Assistant
- Medical Secretary
- Medical Office Administrator
- Medical Billing Specialist
- Clinical Assistant
- Medical Transcriptionist
While Medical Office Assisting is a gratifying career in and of itself, you also have room to progress if you choose to. Many Medical Office Assistants go on to become Medical Office Managers or take on other supervisory roles (which comes with a graduated pay scale) once they have gained some experience. Likewise, you may choose to use Medical Office Assisting as a stepping stone, pursuing further education while you get experience in the medical field.
Medical Office Assistant Salary
Official labour market data shows typical wages range from about $17.60 (low) to $28.00 (high) per hour, with a median around $20–$21 per hour depending on region and survey period.
Approximate annual income range of $35,000 to $50,000+ in many entry-level or mid-career roles, depending on hours worked and employer.
Our Medical Office Administration Program is a great fit if you are:
- Starting a new career or changing careers
- A newcomer to Canada or internationally trained professional
- returning to the workforce after time away
- A recent high school graduate
- A parent seeking a stable, office-based schedule
- Want a career in the healthcare field without direct patient care
- Are organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable using computers
- Are interested in working in medical clinics, hospitals, or specialist offices
Admission Requirements
A Canadian High School Equivalency Diploma (General Education Development Test), OR
Equivalent: Foreign credentials must be translated in English and assessed for Grade 12 equivalency by a recognized organization such as WES (World Education Service) (refer to Section I-4.4)
Mature student status may be granted to applicants who are over 19 years of age and do not have a Canadian high school diploma or GED.
Wonderlic SLE (or other MCU approved test – Note: CAT and CAST can no longer be used)
Additional Admission Requirements
If English is not the student’s first language, proof of English proficiency is required through one of the following:
IELTS: Overall 5.5 (no band below 5.5)
TOEFL iBT: Overall 80 (minimum 20 in each section)
CAEL: Overall 60 (no section below 60)
CELPIP: Score of 7 (no section below 6)
Canadian Language Benchmark: Level 7 in each strand
Duolingo English Test: Minimum score 95
Pearson PTE Academic: Minimum score 46
NACC Entrance Exam: Passing score of 60
OR successful completion of 2 years full-time post-secondary study in English (inside or outside Canada)
Students enrolled in the program receive:
- Billing and Health Information Management: Learn how to bill patient services to the Ministry of Health or patients, manage health information, and collect patient data.
- Office Skills: Gain proficiency in keyboarding, medical transcription, creating and maintaining databases, scheduling appointments, and using Microsoft Office® applications.
- Medical Procedures: Master aseptic techniques and medical office procedures essential for daily operations.
- Communication Skills: Develop effective communication styles for interacting with the public in a medical setting.
- Medical Knowledge: Study anatomy & physiology, medical terminology, CPR & SFA, vital signs, diagnostic testing, and patient preparation.
