Diploma in Medical Office Assistant.
Program ID: 965
Work in the heart of the fast-paced health care industry as a Medical Office Assistant with Vancouver Career College's diploma program. Students in the Medical Office Assistant program will learn all aspects of running a medical office from administrative to technical skills. Students learn the latest medical office best practices such as bookkeeping, computer skills, organizing medical records, transcribing medical information, operating specialized billing software, and preparing and administering basic medical tests. Other core curriculum focuses on medical terminologies, electronic health records, and clinical procedures.
Medical Office Assistants are fully trained to answer basic patient questions about their conditions and medication. Supporting courses will help you develop interpersonal and customer relations skills and focus on career development and the job search. Students will also gain real world experience with a five-week practicum at the end of the program. Upon graduation, you will receive a Medical Office Assistant Diploma, a Standard First Aid Certificate and a CPR “C” Certificate. Graduates are trained to work in the following positions: Admitting Clerk, Emergency Room Admitting Clerk, Medical Secretary, Medical Transcriptionist, Medical Receptionist, Medical Billing Clerk or Medical Office Assistant.
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When you enroll in a career diploma program at Vancouver Career College, you are taking the first step toward professional development and success. Our curriculum has been developed based on input from professionals in the areas of business, education, healthcare, art and design, legal studies and trades. Their input ensures that our learning outcomes match current industry demands and that our graduates enter the workforce with the required skills to excel in their chosen career fields.
