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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2027-01-01 | - |
| 2027-03-01 | - |
| 2027-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk
About
This certificate program prepares graduates to manage information and administrative workflows in a fast-paced health care setting. Learners acquire knowledge and skills in health care fundamentals, health organizations, medical terminology, digital literacy, office administration, unit coordination, medical orders, health billing, health information systems, clinical skills, and communication strategies.
Time Commitment
This is a one-year (two-term) certificate program. A standard course load is five courses per term. Students can maintain full-time status with at least three courses. Taking less than five courses per term will take longer to complete the program.
Learning Options
Looking for a flexible Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk program? Our flexible learning options are designed to accommodate your needs and fit your lifestyle.
- Regular option: Attend classes in-person, online, or via Hyflex (live in-class or virtual classes, with video recordings available if unable to attend). Scheduled classes are typically held weekdays.
- Weekend Option: In-person classes Saturday and Sunday.
Program Accreditation
The Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk program is accredited with the Canadian College of Health Information Management. This program meets the quality and educational program standards set out for the Health Information-Certified Associate (HICA) certification. Graduates of the Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk Certificate are eligible to write the Health Information-Certified Associate (HICA) National Certification Exam (NCE) and can begin their career as a certified health information professional.
Bow Valley College is a proud partner of the Canadian College of Health Information Management (College). The College is a national, not-for-profit corporation that sets the accreditation standards for educational institutions and certification standards for health information professionals in Canada.
Admission Requirements
- Credit in English Language Arts 30-1 or minimum 65% in English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent
- Credit in a Grade 10 math (excluding Math 10-4 and Math 16 levels)
or
Successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test that consists of five tests with a minimum score in the following sections:
- Language Arts: Reading and Writing: 520 minimum standard score
- Math Test: 450 minimum score
or
- Satisfactory results on the Bow Valley College Admission and Placement Test
You need one of the following options:
English Language Proficiency Requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, please review English language proficiency requirements.
Academic Upgrading
Enhance your previous education to meet the missing admissions requirements for one of the BVC programs.
Available Intakes
- September 2025
- January 2026
- March 2026
Tuition and Fees
Domestic Students
| Term | Tuition Fees | Additional Fees | Total Fees* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | $2,826 | $605 | $3,431 |
| Term 2 | $2,936 | $605 | $3,541 |
International Students
| Term | Tuition Fees | Additional Fees | Total Fees* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | $7,104 | $605 | $7,709 |
| Term 2 | $8,442 | $605 | $9,047 |
*All tuition and fees are subject to change. Program tuitions are estimates only. Your actual tuition and fees are calculated on actual course registrations and can be viewed under "Statement of Account" in MyBVC or by requesting a Statement of Account from Registrar Services.
Courses
Term 1
| Code | Course | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUCL1101 | Role Concepts in Health Care | 3 | picturepdf |
| HUCL1201 | Introduction to Health Care Fundamentals | 3 | picturepdf |
| HUCL1401 | Medical Terminology | 3 | picturepdf |
| MGMT1201 | Business Communication | 3 | picturepdf |
| MGMT1302 | Computer Applications | 3 | picturepdf |
Term 2
| Code | Course | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUCL1301 | Fundamentals of Medical Orders | 3 | picturepdf |
| HUCL1601 | Unit Coordinating Skills | 3 | picturepdf |
| MOAS1201 | Administrative Skills for Health Care | 3 | picturepdf |
| MOAS1301 | Financial Management for the Medical Office | 3 | picturepdf |
| MOAS1401 | Clinical Skills for the Medical Office | 3 | picturepdf |
Earn at least 3 credits from the following courses:
| Code | Course | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOAS1997 | Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk Applied Research and Capstone Project | 3 | picturepdf |
| MOAS1998 | Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk Service Learning | 3 | picturepdf |
| MOAS1999 | Field Placement for Medical Office Assistants and Unit Clerks | 3 | picturepdf |