Medical Office Assistant

Study at Surrey & Abbotsford Campus

In 23 Weeks*

Learn from a fully-recognized institute with a 97% graduate rate.

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Type:
Diploma

Duration:
23 Weeks FT/28 Weeks PT

Financial Aid:
BC Student Loan, In-House Financing

Program Fee for Domestic Students

$5,940

All inclusive, no additional charges

Average Wage/Hr

$ 0 *

Practicum Experience

0 Hrs

Program Overview

The Medical Office Assistant (MOA) program will give students the education and experience necessary to succeed in a medical office. Students will gain the knowledge necessary to carry out administrative tasks at a clinic or medical office, including medical billing, medical transcribing, and medical office procedures. Program is Accredited By Canadian College of Health Management.

Employment Rate

0 %

Program Details

Program Duration

Full Time: 500 hours/23 weeks / 5.3 months
Part Time: 500 hours/28 weeks / 6.5 months

Admission Requirements

19 years of age or older, or Grade 12/ GED or equivalent; Successful completion of admissions interview and entrance language assessments test of the college.

Course Outline

Course #	Title of Course/Work Experience Component	# of Hours
COMP014	Computer Applications with Keyboarding	40
ADMN010	Customer Service and Communication	20
MEDI010	Medical Terminology	80
MEDI012	Medical Office Procedures	60
MEDI014	Medical Transcription	40
MEDI011	Pharmacology	40
MEDI016	Clinical Skills	40
MEDI018	Medical Billing	40
MEDI020	Electronic Medical Records	40
WORK005	Career Preparation	20
WORK032	Practicum	80
	TOTAL	500

Financial Assistance

Western Community College offers a variety of financial aid opportunities to ease students’ stress and allow them to focus on their studies. If you need extra support, we have flexible funding to accommodate all our students, no matter their financial situation.

BC Student Loan
In-house Financing
Student Line of Credit
Scholarships
Bursaries and Government grants available while studying and after graduation too.

Our dedicated Financial Aid Officers will help you every step of the way.

Job Opportunities

Graduates of the program can work in the following facilities:

Chiropractor’s office
Family Practice
Physiotherapist office
Walk–in Clinic
Private Surgical Center
Primary Healthcare Organization

Wages

Earn up to $30/hour

Get Funding From Student Aid BC at 0%
for the entire tuition fee*

Student Testimonials

The classroom structure is very clear and the teachers really care about helping their students. All the staff and receptionists are exceedingly nice to me. Thank you so much!

- Helen Alex Murray

Student