Medical Office Assistant Diploma

Program Highlight

With the aging population, the tremendous advancements in technology, and our demand for the best quality of life, the healthcare industry is facing a growing shortage of well-trained personnel. Throughout the North American healthcare industry, there is an acute need to increase the size of the workforce and raise the skill level of that workforce. This program is designed to provide employment-ready and comprehensively trained graduates. Successful graduates will earn the Certified Medical Assisting Professional (CMAP) designation in addition to their diploma. These graduates are fully qualified to work in a hands-on administrative and clinical support capacity in the medical industry.

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent; OR
18 years of age or older with successful completion of the Mature Student Admission Test, Wonderlic SLE with a minimum score of 18; AND
Completion of Wonderlic BST with a minimum score of 18; AND
Adequate level of physical health to be able to fulfill job requirements; AND
Good command of the English language – both written and verbal
Completion of standard registration form

Program Information

Program Type: Diploma
Anticipated salary: C$29,176 – C$49,178
Program Duration: 29 Weeks
Program Notes: Grants, scholarship and financial assistance may be available.
Program Category: Accounting

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program are qualified to work in a wide variety of healthcare settings and occupations. Job titles vary per location, but graduates are an integral part of many healthcare settings, including:

Physicians’ offices, clinics, and mental healthcare and allied healthcare centres
Walk-in care centres
Ambulatory clinics
Complementary and alternative medicine clinics (e.g., chiropractic and acupuncture centres)
Long-term and extended care departments
Medical research facilities
Medical laboratory and diagnostic imaging centres
Physiotherapy and occupational therapy clinics
Group homes and community living societies
Fitness and wellness centres
Hospital admissions and E.R. departments (e.g., switchboard, information, and patient registration)
Ambulatory and outpatient departments
Laboratory and x-ray departments
Medical finance and administrative departments
Booking and O.R. bed booking
Health records departments