Medical Office Assistant
Program Length: 30 weeks
Admission Requirements | Career
Opportunities | Course Outline
The
Medical Office Assistant program provides comprehensive training to find a job
in doctors' offices, hospitals and other facilities. Students use a variety
of computer programs and become familiar with special software used in medical
offices. The program offers specialized education which includes knowledge of
medical, office administration and bookkeeping.
At North American College Of Information Technology we increase your marketability
by teaching the concepts and skills you'll need to work in a medical office
using modern tools and technology including understanding of various medical
office procedures, Book-keeping, Microsoft Office skills such as Advanced Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, and database with special emphasis on the transferable skills,
demanded by the employers.
- Grade 12 or Mature Student. Exemptions may be granted based on prior education.
Medical Assisting is projected to be one of the fastest growing occupations
over the 2007-14 years. Job prospects will be the best for medical assistants
with formal training or experience, particularly those with certification. Upon
completion of this program, graduates will be able to find jobs in hospitals,
doctors' offices, health care agencies, retirement homes, long-term facilities
etc.
- Healthcare - History, Ethics and Legalities
- Medical Terminology
- Body Systems and Disease
- Pharmacology
- Management Responsibilities and Medical Office Management
- Computer Applications in the Medical Office
- Advanced Word
- Advanced Excel
- Access
- PowerPoint and Outlook
- Accounting and Bookkeeping for Medical Office
- Client Services & Interpersonal Skills
- Administrative Skills and Procedures
- Practice Management Software
- Clinical Skills and Procedures
