Become a Licensed Medical Office Assistant
- 24-week Medical Office Assistant Certificate (Full-Time) or 28 weeks (Part-Time)
- CCHIM Partner – Canadian College of Health Information Management recognized
- Earn $31/hr in doctors’ offices, clinics, and medical centers
- 520 hours total: 440 hours classroom + 80 hours clinical practicum
- Learn medical software: Electronic Medical Records (EMR), medical billing systems
- 97% employment rate – High demand for MOAs across BC healthcare
- Flexible scheduling: Morning, evening, and weekend classes available
- In-house financing available
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As a Medical Office Assistant, you will be the backbone of healthcare administration in doctors’ offices, walk-in clinics, specialist practices, and medical centers across British Columbia. You’ll manage patient records, coordinate appointments, handle medical billing and insurance claims, and ensure smooth clinic operations while providing compassionate patient care.
Western Community College is a proud partner of the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM), a national, not-for-profit organization that sets accreditation standards for health information education in Canada. Our MOA program equips graduates with industry-recognized skills in medical terminology, electronic health records, medical billing, and clinical procedures.
For some, this will be a stable, rewarding healthcare career. Others may advance to Medical Office Manager, Health Information Coordinator, or pursue further education in Health Services Administration or Nursing. Your MOA certificate is your entry point into Canada’s growing healthcare sector.
Program Details
Total Hours : 520
Weeks Full-Time: 24
To enroll in the Medical Office Assistant Course, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Grade 12 or Mature Student Status (19 years of age or more).
To demonstrate language proficiency, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
Option 1: English 10 with a minimum grade of “C” or higher. Secondary Education Evidence that three years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8-12) have been successfully completed in English in a country where English is one of the
principal languages. This includes successful completion of a BC Adult Graduation program.
Option 2: Post-Secondary Education Evidence that two years of full-time postsecondary education have been completed in English at an accredited institution in a country where the language of instruction is one of the principal languages.
Language development (ELL) courses cannot be included.
Option 3: Standardized Language Test Achievement of minimum scores on a recognized standardized language test. Test results should be valid at the time of enrollment.
Name of English Language Assessment/Test
| Name of English language assessment/test | Minimum score(s)/level(s)* |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | Minimum overall score of 5.5 |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT | Minimum overall score of 46 |
| Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) | Minimum overall score of 40 |
| Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) | Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5. |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | Minimum overall score of 95 |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic | Minimum overall score of 43 |
| Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE) | Minimum overall score of 160 or ‘C’. Institutions may include other Cambridge Qualifications at a higher level (i.e., C2 Proficiency (CPE)). |
| Cambridge Linguaskill | Minimum overall B2 level |
| LANGUAGECERT Academic | Minimum overall B2 level |
| The Michigan English Test (MET) | Minimum overall B2 level |
| iTEP Academic | Minimum overall score of 3.5 |
| EIKEN | Minimum placement of Grade Pre-1 |
Validity period of above Language Assessment Tests is two years.
Approved English-Speaking Countries
The following countries are considered as those with English language systems / institutions, where English is a primary and official language, and the language used for education.
| American Samoa | Ghana | Saint Lucia |
| Anguilla | Gibraltar | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Grenada | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| Australia | Guam | Seychelles |
| Bahamas | Guyana | Sierra Leone |
| Barbados | Ireland | Singapore |
| Belize | Jamaica | South Africa |
| Bermuda | Kenya | Tanzania |
| Botswana | Lesotho | Trinidad and Tobago |
| British Virgin Islands | Liberia | Turks and Caicos Islands |
| Canada | Malta | Uganda |
| Cayman Islands | Mauritius | United Kingdom |
| Dominica | Montserrat | United States |
| Falkland Islands | New Zealand | United States Virgin Islands |
| Fiji | Nigeria | Zambia |
| Gambia | Saint Helena | Zimbabwe |
- Medical Office Assistant: Manage administrative tasks in medical settings.
- Medical Receptionist: Greet and assist patients in clinics.
- Medical Records Clerk: Maintain patient health records.
- Billing Specialist: Handle medical billing and insurance claims.
- Clinical Assistant: Support healthcare providers with patient care.
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.
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