University Certificate - Office Assistant - Medical

The Medical major of the Office Assistant program provides students with a solid foundation in medical office and unit clerk procedures as well as in medical terminology, required health and safety measures, various clinical skills, and records management. In addition, students use current computer and software skills necessary for today’s health care field.

One of the benefits of the Office Assistant program is its work-integrated learning four weeks field placement component, which gives students hands-on experience in a real world setting. The field placement helps to make meaningful connections and may even lead to full-time work.

Graduates are prepared for a variety of positions in diverse health care environments such as medical offices, insurance agencies, clinics, hospitals, and government agencies, as:

• Medical office assistants
• Medical receptionists
• Clinical support specialists
• Clinical assistants
• Unit clerks
• Administrative support