Overview
Key facts
This program prepares students for the challenging and rewarding career of providing clerical and administrative support for a hospital unit or health care institution. Students develop office management and business communication skills for the health care environment, and acquire a thorough understanding and ability to interpret and relay medical terminology, medical conditions, pharmacology, surgical procedures, and medical tests. Graduate employment opportunities may include entry-level positions in hospitals, doctors offices, long-term care facilities, agencies, walk-in agencies/clinics, and other community facilities. This certificate is available entirely through distance education.
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Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Pharmacology for the Medical Office Professional
- Medical Conditions for the Medical Office Professional
- Working and Communicating in a Medical Setting
- Understanding Medical Tests for Medical Office Staff
- Understanding Surgical Procedures for Medical Office Staff
- Medical Terminology
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- North Bay, Canada
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- You may enroll in a Continuing Education course at Canadore College if you are 19 years of age or older or if you have earned an Ontario Secondary School Diploma/Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
Tuition Fee
Funding
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