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Medical Office Assistant Certificate

Earn your Medical Office Assistant Certificate and become an essential part of the healthcare industry. This program equips you with the necessary skills to support doctors and other healthcare professionals in medical clinics, hospitals, doctors' offices, public and private insurance companies, as well as health software companies. Join the healthcare chain and make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
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Certificate
350 Hours
Full-Time Online

About the Medical Office Assistant Certificate

Welcome to our exciting certificate program that will equip you with the essential skills needed to thrive in a modern medical office. Our program focuses on developing strong interpersonal communication skills that are critical in the healthcare industry while utilizing technology effectively and efficiently.  

Our comprehensive curriculum covers a wide range of topics such as medical terminology, computer applications, and the person-centered approach, providing you with a thorough understanding of the role of a Medical Office Assistant in a dynamic healthcare team. You can attend our theory courses either in real-time online classes or study independently, giving you the flexibility you need to succeed.  

Our program culminates in an in-person professional preceptorship, where you can apply your newly acquired skills and gain practical experience in a professional medical office. We are confident that you will love our program and become a valuable asset to the healthcare industry. 

Work-integrated Learning

This certificate program features 105 hours of work-integrated learning. Learn more about the many types of experiential learning opportunities available at Red Deer Polytechnic through the Career Education and Experience Development Centre.  

Intakes

Spring - Start Date: May 01, 2024
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Admission Requirements

While not required, we strongly recommend learners have the following:  

  • English 20‐2, with a minimum score of 60% achieved, or a minimum score of 250 on the Reading component, 250 on the Writing component and 5 on the WritePlacer Test 

  • Math 10‐1 

Prior Learning Assessment and Transfer Credits

For full details on guidelines, please refer to our website's Prior Learning Assessment and Transfer Credits page on our website. 

Additional Requirements

Technology Requirements

Students are required to have a personal computer or laptop that is connected to reliable internet. 

Health and Safety Requirements

Health Sciences workers are responsible for attaining and maintaining required health and safety certifications and maintaining recommended immunization standards. As part of your program, you must also meet these standards of practice. These Health and Safety Requirements do not need to be submitted as part of your application. You are encouraged to become familiar with these requirements. 

Program Cost

Students from Canada
Total Program Cost
$3,800.00
Textbooks
$300.00
Footwear
$50.00

Students must have closed-toe and closed-heel shoes, a personal computer or laptop connected to a reliable internet connection, and the following two textbooks. 

Administrative and Clinical Procedures for the Canadian Health Professional (5th edition). Thompson, V.D. (2021). Pearson. Either the print or electronic copy is acceptable.  

Buy: $199 

Rent (180 days): $65 

Purchase link: https://www.bkstr.com/reddeerstore/product/administrative---clinical-procedures-for-the-canadian-health-professional-406720-1 

Keyboarding & Document Processing KIT 4 (Lessons 1-20) Textbook. Gregg College.  

Buy: $101.50  

Purchase link: https://www.bkstr.com/reddeerstore/product/gregg-coll-keybrdg-etc--lessons-1-20---w-access-code---lessons1-20--426376-1  

Program Content

In the Medical Office Assistant Certificate program, you will take five courses plus a professional preceptorship in a medical office setting.

Graduation Requirements

Learners must receive a 65% or greater in all courses and successful completion of learning outcomes in the preceptorship. 

Continuing & Professional Education

Further your career by advancing your existing skills through flexible courses, micro-credentials and programs.