Medical Office Assistant Program

3 weeks ago

Calgary AB, Canada Makami College Inc Full time €25 - €30
Medical Office Assistant Certificate Program

Provide professional and valuable administrative skills to healthcare teams in a variety of medical office settings with this 10-month blended program. New medical office assistant courses start every two months in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta

Blended online and in-person Medical Office Assistant program designed to be completed in under a year as a full-time student.

$25-$30

Avg. hourly of a medical office assistant salary in Alberta.

Free Laptop

Get a new laptop included when you enroll, fully loaded with all course materials.

Why Our Medical Office Assistant Program?

Are you an excellent communicator with a passion for organization and helping others? Then a career as a medical office assistant may be the path for you

Working in an administrative role within the health care system, medical office assistants, also known as medical office receptionists or administrators, are a crucial part of the healthcare system. Working in a variety of healthcare settings such as clinics, hospitals, dental offices and more, they have a unique combination of communication skills, organizational skills, technical skills, and an interest in the medical field. From greeting clients at the door to taking their vital signs, medical office assistants help keep healthcare operations running

MaKami College’s 10-month (900 Hour) Medical Office Assistant course at our Edmonton and Calgary locations is offered in a blended format. This includes, with online theory courses and in-class components, making it easy- to- balance school with your family and life. Students can earn a certificate in under a year and start working as a medical office administrator in as little as 10 months And at MaKami, you get a laptop with all your program curriculum fully loaded

About the Medical Office Assistant Certificate Program

MaKami’s unique Medical Office Assistant program is based on a case study format. On your first day of school, you are “hired” as a medical receptionist in a mock company. You will have imaginary clients, co-workers, tasks and assignments, giving you the edge to hit the ground running when you graduate less than a year later

Using the latest technology, all students will be provided with a laptop for their studies, fully loaded with their program curriculum. Students will begin the first four months of their program learning basic administrative functions, and then move into learning healthcare-specific skills such as healthcare fundamentals, medical terminology, medical software and more.

In our medical office administration courses you will learn about:

  • The healthcare system in Alberta
  • The importance of the MOA role in patient-centred care
  • Medical office scheduling and billing software
  • Infection prevention and control strategies to protect yourself and your patients
  • The basics in professional communications, medical office administration, interpersonal skills, computers and technology
  • Healthcare fundamentals, medical terminology and basic clinical procedures
  • Customer service skills and strategies for anticipating patient needs and using positive care approaches to patient interactions

In the last month of the program, students will get real-life experience with 160 hours of practicum training that you can include in your resume as experience, even before you graduate.

Receive Additional Certifications

In addition to a variety of transferrable skills, including keyboarding, Microsoft Office, Career Preparation and more, you’ll also earn certifications in First Aid and Privacy Awareness in Healthcare Training.

New student intakes for this blended program start every two months – start your first medical office assistant course by signing up today

Eligibility and Admissions Standard Admission

Medical Office Assistant students must meet the following criteria:

  • 1. Must be minimum 17 years of age.
  • 2. Successful interview with school administration.
Mature Admission

Programs using Mature Admissions must meet the following criteria:

  • Must be minimum 18 years of age.
  • Successful interview with school administration
  • Successful completion of a Wonderlic Exam equal to grade 12 or above OR Successful completion of a post-secondary program in Canada
Where is the Medical Office Assistant Program Offered? MaKami College Edmonton

Located in the Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre

MaKami’s newest campus is located on the city’s northeast inside Marlborough Mall

You may be eligible for a grant, bursary, scholarship, award or other financial assistance to help with the cost of the Medical Office Assistant certificate program. Find answers to common financial aid questions.

Going back to school is easy at MaKami College. Our Medical Office Assistant students are able to learn at their own pace, while accessing resources and taking advantage of amenities that make us a top college choice for students.

Get hands-on training with professional, highly trained instructors, one-on-one attention with our Student Success Centre and excellent career opportunities. After graduation, you will have real-life work experience you can use on your resume.

Interested in the Medical Office Assistant Program at MaKami College?

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