Medical Office Administrator

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    825 hours of in-class instruction

    240 Hours Work Placement (practicum) experience

  • Become an Medical Office Administrator
  • Student Comments
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Our Medical Office Administration Diploma Program provides the opportunity for graduates to gain employment in healthcare, in just ten months. Earning a Diploma from Island Career Academy is a valued credential that employers seek and helps you to enter the healthcare field.

Our relevant curriculum includes specific coursework in technology for Administration, Healthcare Administrative Office Procedures, and Medical Billing and Insurance to help you develop confidence and practical experience that employer’s value.

Program Description

Our career-focused program is designed to provide participants skills to enter the work force through various types of occupations, such as Medical Office Administrator, Receptionist, Secretary, and Assistants. Graduates are qualified to accept entry-level positions in a host of medical settings, including hospital, doctors' offices, specialists' offices, health boards, & insurance companies.

Opportunities are also available in allied health care facilities such as chiropractic, osteopathy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy, mental health, and counselling services, community clinics, public health, dental and optometry practices, and long term care facilities.

  • Learn how to manage an efficient healthcare office environment.
  • Enhance your professional communication skills for a variety of medical practices.
  • Become proficient with the technology used to manage patients and their health records.
  • Understand the framework of healthcare and learn to work with various healthcare systems.
  • Develop skills to prepare and process medical claim forms.

Program Duration

  • 825 hours of in-class instruction
  • 240 hours of work place (practicum) experience

Course of study will include the following:

  • Business English/Communication Skills
  • Document/File Management
  • Computer/Information Technology
  • Bookkeeping Fundamentals/Computerized Accounting
  • Word Processing/Medical Transcription
  • Financial management
  • Information Management
  • Medical Office Administration
  • Medical Office Systems/Procedures
  • Anatomy/Terminology
  • Occupational Health & Safety
  • CPR/First Aid
  • Job Find Skills

Entrance Requirements

The entrance requirements for this program are Grade 12, GED, or minimum Wonderlic (13) cut score, and a clear Criminal Record Check.

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COURSE FEATURES

  • Starts September
  • Year 1 41 Weeks
  • Practicum 240 Hrs
  • In-Class Instruction Time 825 Hrs
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Testimonials

What do our students think of this program? Read for yourself:

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    Tracy Briand

    Medical Office

    Administrator,

    Class of 2022

    "After 12 years of working in the long-term care sector I was faced with the difficult decision of making a career change and returning to school. As a mature student re-entering the education system I was scared, anxious and excited. The instructors, and all staff at Island Career Academy helped make the transition welcoming and comfortable. The smaller class sizes, and extra support that could be accessed if needed helped me feel at ease and kept me successful. I gained full-time employment a week after graduating, which was ultimately helped me enhance my skills every further to land my dream job, which is helping others in similar situations today. "

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    Ashley Bailey

    Medical Office

    Administrator,

    Class of 2022

    "Making the choice to go back to school wasn’t an easy decision. Being a mom to a toddler I was nervous if I could handle the workload. Filled with anxiety, I enrolled in the Medical Office Administrator program at Island Career Academy. From the very first day I walked in, my worries eased as I interacted with staff who assured me the school/life balance was one thing Island Career Academy strives for. Over the next year, low student to instructor ratios combined with knowledgeable staff, lead to very successful students. The instructors were there for every single person, every step of the way. They wanted to know you as an individual, to give you the best tools to success, rather than just a student. My time at Island Career academy was life changing. I have found my forever career and gained full-time employment upon graduating. IF you are looking to obtain a meaningful career, backed by an enjoyable and excellent curriculum, I would highly suggest Island Career Academy. "

Tags

Medical Administration, Ward Clerk, Medical Receptionist, Medical Office Specialist