Co-op Diploma in Medical Office Assistant

Program Overview

This program provides comprehensive training in medical office procedures, business management, and communication skills. Students will gain proficiency in accounting, medical ethics, cultural awareness, and office technologies. The program culminates in a co-op term or practicum, preparing graduates for careers as medical receptionists, office assistants, and administrative assistants in the healthcare industry.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Mandatory Courses:
• BU 102: Accounting 1 (2 credits, 24 hours)
• BU 105: Accounting 2 (2 credits, 24 hours)
• BU 218: Business Management (2 credits, 24 hours)
• BU 219: Business Management (2 credits, 24 hours)
• BU 220: Business Management (2 credits, 24 hours)
• BU 500: Medical Office Procedures (7 credits, 84 hours)
• BU 510: Medical Ethics and Confidentiality (2 credits, 24 hours)
• BU 520: Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity (2 credits, 24 hours)
• BU 530: Medical Office Technologies (5 credits, 60 hours)
• COM 125: Business English (2 credits, 24 hours)
• COM 126: Business English (2 credits, 24 hours)
• COM 127: Business English (2 credits, 24 hours)
• COM 128: Business English (2 credits, 24 hours)
• COM 201: Business Oral Communication (3 credits, 36 hours)
• COM 211: Business Writing (6 credits, 72 hours)
• COM 212: Business Writing (3 credits, 36 hours)
• IT 104: MS Word (1 credit, 18 hours)
• IT 105: MS Excel (3 credits, 36 hours)
• IT 107: MS Powerpoint (1 credit, 18 hours)
• BU 404: Co-op Term / Practicum Term (40 credits, 648 hours)

Assessment:

• Final exams
• Homework
• In-class participation

Careers:

• Medical Receptionist
• Medical Office Assistant
• Medical Secretary Administrative Assistant

Tuition: $13800.00 Application: $200.00 Technology Fee: $600.00 Archiving Fee: $30.00 Total Cost: $14630.00