Indigenous Overview
A student graduating from the Office Administration - Legal/Health Services program will graduate with two diplomas, Office Administration - Legal and Office Administration - Health Services, opening the door to a variety of employment opportunities in both the private and public work sectors.
This program blends technology, communication, and real-world experience to prepare you for careers in both legal and healthcare settings. Graduate with two diplomas and the ability to step in and make an impact from day one. Prepare to thrive in careers across law firms, medical offices, corrections, hospitals, government agencies, and private organizations.
What You’ll Learn
- The ability to manage workflows, support professionals, and keep organizations running efficiently using the latest tools and industry practices.
- Master industry-standard tools including Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive) in a fully cloud-based environment.
- Work with specialized legal and medical software such as PC Law, Teraview, Unity, DivorceMate, TypistApp EMR Software, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Sage 50.
- Build advanced document production skills, including professional correspondence, reports, and legal/medical documentation.
- Develop strong keyboarding proficiency, reaching 50–60 GWPM, to meet real workplace expectations.
- Learn to collaborate in digital environments, managing shared documents, virtual meetings, and team communication through platforms like Microsoft Teams.
- Gain hands-on experience with scheduling, records management, and office systems used in both legal and healthcare settings.
Career-Ready Skills That Set You Apart
Today’s employers are looking for more than technical ability - they want professionals who can think ahead, communicate clearly, and adapt quickly. This program helps you build those capabilities through practical, applied learning:
- Communicate with confidence in professional, client, and patient interactions.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism in sensitive environments.
- Stay highly organized while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
- Think critically and solve problems in real-time workplace scenarios.
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Use AI tools responsibly and ethically to support productivity, decision-making, and professional communication.
- Through hands-on classroom simulations and six weeks of student work placement experience, you will apply your learning in realistic settings.
St. Lawrence College is a member of the AACSB Business Education Alliance. Membership in AACSB, and participation in the Business Education Alliance, does not imply Accreditation.
Program Details
Program Highlights
The role of an office administrator is evolving and so are the opportunities. This program prepares you to step into a variety of rewarding careers in both legal and healthcare environments.
- Learn in a hands-on, applied setting that reflects real workplace expectations.
- Be guided by experienced faculty who bring industry knowledge into the classroom.
- Build advanced digital skills through progressive, practical learning using current tools and technologies.
- Gain confidence working in fast-paced, professional environments where organization, accuracy, and communication matter.
- Develop the ability to adapt to emerging workplace trends and technologies.
- Learn in a supportive, professional environment that helps you grow from your current skill level to career-ready confidence.
- Graduates leave this program not only job-ready, but with a strong sense of professionalism, pride and ready to contribute meaningfully and grow within their careers.
Program Outline
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 | |
| January Start |
Winter (January – April) |
Spring/Summer (May-August) |
Fall (September – December) |
Winter (January – April) |
| September Start |
Fall (September – December) |
Winter (January – April) |
Fall (September – December) |
Winter (January – April) |
2026-2027
This course is designed to provide students with systematic knowledge and skills in computerized accounting and office administration. Students are taught in a hands-on environment to journalize accounts receivable, accounts payable, sales, inventory and payroll transactions, prepare bank reconciliations and calculate payroll.
This course is designed to help students develop and practice the communication skills needed to succeed in college and workforce environments. Emphasis is placed on improving foundational communication strategies-reading, writing, listening, and speaking—and on developing research and critical thinking skills.
Office procedure skills are essential to support the daily operations of an office environment. The course introduces students to the use of office technology, electronic record keeping, and web-based tools. Students develop professional conduct skills through the use of emails, business presentations, and personal time management.
Effective use of a spreadsheet program is essential to working in an office environment. This course introduces students to basic spreadsheet operations. In computer labs, students perform general computation tasks using spreadsheet software to produce business documents within established deadlines.
Word processing skills are essential to working in an office environment. This course introduces students to the basics of keyboarding and word processing skills and applications. In computer labs students produce basic business documents in a timed setting.
Office procedure skills are essential to support the daily operations of an office environment. This course develops previously learned skills acquired in OFAD 2 Office Procedures I particularly office technology and communication. Further skills taught and practiced include minute taking, scheduling, records management, travel, and finance.
Prerequisite(s): OFAD2 + OFAD90 + OFAD122
Word processing skills are essential to working in an office environment. This course develops intermediate word processing skills and applications building on the skills learned in Introduction to Word Processing. In computer labs students practice producing complex business documents in a timed setting.
Prerequisite(s): OFAD122 + OFAD2 + OFAD90
Effective management of information is an integral part of working in an office environment. Information can come in a variety of forms. This course introduces students to basic database operations, from designing tables and queries to creating forms and reports. In computer labs, students perform general tasks using database software to produce business documents within established deadlines.
Communication skills, including the appropriate use of social media in a business setting, are essential to working in an office environment. Building on general communication skills learned in the first semester of the office administration programs, students practice producing documents for a business setting including minute-taking. In preparation to seek employment in their field, students learn the essentials of resume writing, cover letters, networking and interviewing.
Prerequisite(s): COMM110 OR COMM34
This course is designed to provide students with practical skills in utilizing application software to create integrated projects that address real-world scenarios. Through a hands-on approach, students will learn how to leverage the functionalities of various applications to streamline workflows, enhance productivity, and produce professional-quality projects.
Medical terminology is essential to working in a health services environment. Students identify and analyze medical terms to understand their meaning and to demonstrate correct use.
Medical dicta transcription, accurate spelling, pronunciation and proficient production of medical reports using transcription equipment and medical transcription software is essential to working in a health services environment. This course introduces students to the do’s and don’ts of medical transcription and the application of correct medical report formatting and correct use of medical terminology in a timed setting.
Prerequisite(s): OFAD2 + OFAD3 + OFAD122 + OFAD123
Every health services environment is a business office and requires clear-cut and easy-to-follow routines for its smooth and effective operation. The health services office revolves around patients and health care professionals. Students learn how to handle incoming and outgoing mail, schedule appointments, respond to written and oral requests for documentation, create, maintain and distribute patient charts, and practice effective use of the telephone. The importance of confidentiality and a code of ethics in a health services environment is also discussed.
Prerequisite(s): OFAD2 + OFAD3 + OFAD122 + OFAD123
Effective use of a spreadsheet program is essential to working in an office environment. This course expands on the student’s introductory level knowledge of spreadsheets. In computer labs, students perform intermediate computations using spreadsheet software to produce business documents within established deadlines.
Prerequisite(s): OFAD90
Legal office practices and applications are essential for working in a legal services environment. Students apply business and legal concepts in the production and formatting of legal correspondence and documents including civil litigation and estate procedures.
Prerequisite(s): OFAD2 + OFAD3 + OFAD122 + OFAD123
In this course, students examine professionalism, self-growth, communication skills, and career readiness. Learners will explore various careers in the field and the intersections of technical and personal competencies required for each. Students will gain skills that support them in job evaluation for their transition from college to the workplace.
This course is designed to help students succeed in today's workplace. Job search transition, self-advocacy, goal setting and career planning are essential components of career success. Students have the opportunity to utilize various self-assessment tools and techniques to formulate plan of action for a career in office administration demonstrated through a variety of assessments.
An accounting software program is essential to the successful operation of a law office. This course focuses on the practical use of accounting software with attention to the unique aspects of law firm accounting. Through case studies and exercises, students apply basic accounting principles unique to the demands of law offices.
Medical terminology is essential to working in a health services environment. Students learn to instinctively integrate correct medical language in the production of paper and electronic health records and documents in a health services environment.
Prerequisite(s): OFAD8
This course is designed to provide students with practical skills in utilizing application software to create integrated projects that address real-world scenarios. Through a hands-on approach, students will learn how to leverage the functionalities of various applications to streamline workflows, enhance productivity, and produce professional-quality projects.
Students will efficiently and accurately transcribe error free medical documents using transcription equipment and medical transcription software. Students’ knowledge of the do’s and don’ts of medical transcription, the application of correct medical report formatting, and the correct use of medical terminology in a timed setting, are developed to enhance the effective management of a health services environment.
Prerequisite(s): OFAD2 + OFAD3 + OFAD8 + OFAD110 + OFAD122 + OFAD123
Every health services environment is a business office and requires clear-cut and easy-to-follow routines for its smooth and effective operation. The health services office revolves around patients and health care professionals. Students learn how to independently handle incoming and outgoing mail, schedule appointments, respond to written and oral requests for documentation, create, maintain and distribute patient charts, interrelate effectively operating the telephone, and illustrate the importance of confidentiality and a code of ethics in a health services environment.
Prerequisite(s): OFAD112
Legal office practices and applications are essential for working in a legal services environment. Students will apply business and legal concepts, using specialized software, in the production and formatting of legal documents in the areas of family, corporate, and real estate law.
Prerequisite(s): OFAD122 + OFAD123 + OFAD148 + COMP1018
This course provides an opportunity for students to consolidate their office administration skills by performing the type of work normally completed by a specialized office administrative professional. These skills include but are not limited to paper and electronic filing, creation of specialized business documents, spreadsheet applications, intermediate financial accounting, and other office responsibilities. Additionally students are expected to conduct themselves as professionals in an office setting by demonstrating appropriate communication skills, working collaboratively within a multi-generational and multicultural team, and acting responsibly while completing assigned tasks within deadlines required for the effective operation of a specialized office environment.
Requirements
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with the majority of Grade 11 and 12 courses at the C, U or M level including the following prerequisites:
- Grade 12 English at the C or U level
- Grade 11 Math
For OSSD equivalency options, see Admission Requirements.
If you are missing prerequisite courses, enroll in the Career/College Prep program - free for Ontario residents who are 18 years or older.
- Are your transcripts from outside of Canada? Please visit Applying to SLC - With Your Transcripts for more information.
Health Requirements
Immunization - Communicable Disease Requirements
Completion of the Immunization - Communicable Disease Form is a mandatory condition for your clinical/practical placement. THIS FORM IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Download your Immunization - Communicable Disease Form
Questions regarding immunizations can be emailed to immunizations@sl.on.ca.
As an active SLC student, you are automatically enrolled in a student insurance plan. To learn more about how this applies to your immunization requirements please visit www.wespeakstudent.com (domestic) or www.guard.me (international).
Other Requirements
- Co-op Work Permit (For All International Students Only - students must have this document with proper remarks to begin their placement. If you have any questions, please email isa@sl.on.ca)
Technical Requirements
- Students will be working in computer labs during their regular scheduled classes. In order to attend virtual classes or complete homework outside of on-campus delivery, students will be required to have the following technical equipment at home:
- Windows Personal Computer (Laptop or PC) (Mac computers are not compatible with all software applications)
- Webcam and Microphone
Placement
Student work placements are designed to provide an opportunity for the student to take what they have learned in the classroom and apply it to an office. This is considered to be one of the most valuable experiences that the student will have during their time at SLC. Students build relationships, deal with clients and patients, and this can often lead to career opportunities upon graduation.
Students are expected to complete a total of three 2-week placements over the two-year program and are prepared by faculty to help secure their own community placements in order to increase their networking and communication skills. All placements are reviewed and approved by faculty. Some placement agencies may require a student to submit a resume and participate in an interview prior to confirmation of placement.
Students will be required to complete a variety of placement training modules, Student Declaration/Oath of Confidentiality and may be required to complete a series of immunizations and/or CPIC - Vulnerable Sector screening, depending on the placement agency's requirements.
Students will be supervised by a faculty member while on placement and faculty will be in communication with the placement agency throughout the student's placement. The placement agency will complete and submit a final placement evaluation on the last day of placement.
An SLC Pre-Placement Planning Coordinator will notify the placement agency of any specific requirements prior to securing a placement and will provide placement agencies with the required placement documentation.
Some of the most valuable placements in the Kingston community include St. Lawrence College, Queen's University, local hospitals, law firms, Corrections Canada and a variety of other government institutions, provincial and federal courts, non-profit organizations, doctor and dental offices etc.
Questions:
Email: placements@sl.on.ca
Website: www.stlawrencecollege.ca/placement
Fees
2025-2026
Fees are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters.
Fees are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters.
Kingston
Our Kingston campus has seen significant renovation over the past few years, including a brand new Student Life and Innovation Centre that houses a new gymnasium, fitness centre, pub, and more.
Career Opportunities
Graduates launch careers across a wide range of legal and healthcare environments, stepping into roles that are in demand and built for growth.
In the legal field, graduates work as legal assistants supporting areas such as real estate, family law, civil litigation, and wills and estates within law firms, courts, government, corrections and corporate legal departments.
In the health services field, graduates take on roles as medical office assistants, unit clerks, patient coordinators, clinic administrators, and health records professionals in hospitals, clinics, and community health organizations.
With a strong, transferable skill set, graduates are also prepared for roles such as executive assistants, office coordinators, and administrative professionals with clear pathways into advanced and specialized positions in both legal and healthcare settings.
Testimonials
Program Contacts
Program Contact
Melinda Vanzanten
MVanzanten@sl.on.ca
613-544-5400, ext.1946
Admissions Information
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