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Medical Office Assistant

Available at: Online part-time

Overview

This program is offered entirely online and is designed primarily for the person with little or no previous business experience. The focus is on the development of strong office support skills with emphasis on interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. Graduates of this program will be prepared for standard operational procedures that are required for the smooth operation of a business office.

To successfully complete this program, participants must complete nine (9) compulsory courses and one (1) elective.

 

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • For your convenience, some online courses can be started at different times throughout the semester, just choose the course date that fits your schedule.
  • The demand for part-time courses has increased to the point that we recommend you register early to ensure your acceptance into the course.
  • Online courses are easily identified by CS at the beginning of the course code (i.e. CSSE 65 Accounting Basics 1)
  • Textbooks and additional materials may be required for these courses. YOU are responsible for purchasing your textbooks and any additional materials for all courses. Please make a note of your course code (CS##) and see the bottom of this page for book order procedure.

Visit the Online and Continuing Education catalogue for course details and to register.

Highlights

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates from the program may find employment opportunities  as a medical office assistant in a physician’s office, hospital, long-term-care facility, retirement home, health and wellness centre, community healthcare agency and dental practice.

Program Name

Medical Office Assistant

Program Code

B0754

Credential

Certificate

Start Dates

Continuous

Program Duration

Part-time

Location (Campus)

Online part-time

Canadian Fees

International Fees

Additional Costs

Scholarships and Bursaries

Program Outline

Required courses
CSCM 1 Communication I
CSAL 77 Building and Maintaining Customer Relationships
CSDU 9 Office Technology and Procedures
CSLO 29 Medical Terminology
CSLO 100 Working and Communicating in a Medical Setting
CSLA 4 Medical Conditions for Medical Office Professionals
CSLA 5 Pharmacology for Medical Office Professionals
CSLO 2 Excel-Specialist

Required (Choose one)
CSLO 66 Word-Specialist
CSLO208 Word 2016 Specialist

Electives (Choose one)
CSLO 83 Understanding Medical Tests for Medical Office Staff
CSLO 178 Understanding Surgical Procedures for Medical Office Staff

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites

Health Requirements

Articulation & Credit Transfer Opportunities

Formal and informal pathways offer SLC graduates the chance to continue their studies with post-secondary institutions across Canada and around the world. Those that follow are specific to this program:

    For details on Credit Transfer within Ontario please visit: www.ontransfer.ca

    Testimonials

    St. Lawrence College Veterinary Assistants are an asset to any organization that require staff with strong work ethic, education and hands-on training.

    Joan Tremblay, Veterinary Technician, Facility Manager, Queen’s University, Kingston

    Program Contact

    Sara Barrie, Administrative Support (OntarioLearn)
    ontariolearn@sl.on.ca
    613-345-0660, 613-933-6080 or 613-544-5400 ext. 3172

    Admissions Information

    Connect with a College Career Advisor:
    dreamit@sl.on.ca
    1-800-463-0752

    International Students Contact:
    international@sl.on.ca
    +1 (613) 544-5400, ext. 5514


    Additional Information

    Book order procedure

    Advanced Standing

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