About this program

  • Credential Awarded: Statement of Completion
  • Type: Part-Time Program
  • Code: C2175
  • Delivery Type: Online Self-Guided (5 Years Max)
Not OSAP Eligible

Gain the critical skills needed to provide clerical and administrative support for a hospital unit or healthcare institution.

Highlights

  • Graduates will develop office management and business communications skills for the healthcare environment, and acquire a thorough understanding and ability to interpret and relay medical terminology, medical conditions, pharmacology, surgical procedures, and medical tests.

  • Up-to-date curriculum includes training in rapidly changing technological skills such as software applications and in all aspects of standard operational procedures utilized in the modern medical institution, office, or clinic.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may work as a nursing unit clerk, or clerical or administrative support at a:

  • Community healthcare agency
  • Health and wellness centre
  • Hospitals or rehabilitation centre
  • Physician's office
  • Psychiatric facility
  • Residential hospice
  • Walk-in clinic
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Courses

Prerequisites may be required for these courses. Please refer to individual course descriptions for specific requirements. Courses are delivered online, unless otherwise indicated in the class registration listing.

Code Course Name
Required Courses
KEYB1203 Medical Keyboarding on Computers
MICR1700 Computer Applications for Business I
ADMN1091 Pharmacology for Medical Office Professionals
ADMN1090 Medical Conditions for Medical Office Professionals
HLTH1025 Working and Communicating in Medical Setting
ADMN1025 Understanding Medical Tests
ADMN1026 Understanding Surgical Procedures
ADMN1154 Medical Terminology
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How to Register

Self-guided programs

Students do not apply to part-time programs. Instead, part-time programs are self-guided. Enrol in and successfully complete each course listed on the Courses tab – on your own time and schedule. Fees are paid on a per-course basis. All courses must be successfully completed within 5 years in order for students to apply for their Statement of Completion.

Course registration

Course availability may vary term-to-term, so be sure to check courses often for upcoming offerings.

On the Courses tab click the course code or course name to see upcoming classes for that course. If a class if available, important information such as the course description, fees, and date/time will be displayed. Click the Register Now button next to your class of choice to enrol and pay through our secure checkout system.

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Complete Your Program

  • Once you have successfully completed all of the required courses you may apply for your Statement of Completion.
  • All courses must be successfully completed within 5 years in order for students to be eligible for their Statement of Completion.
  • Please note that recipients of Statements of Completion do not graduate in Convocation ceremonies. Please see the Academic Credentials Policy for details.
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