Post Secondary Diploma

Medical Office Administration

The Medical Office Administration Graduate Diploma Program is designed to prepare professionals to efficiently manage a wide range of tasks within medical office settings. The curriculum focuses on essential areas such as medical office procedures, clinical and medical terminology, human anatomy, OHIP billing, medical transcription, and the use of computerized healthcare applications. Students also develop strong computer, interpersonal, and communication skills crucial for effective office administration.Graduates of the program are well-equipped for roles such as Medical Office Administrator, Medical Secretary, Doctor9s Office Administrator, Medical Transcriptionist, Medical Office Assistant, and Front Office Administrator.

Program code:

MED.OFF.ADM.DIP

Credential:

Post Secondary Diploma

Duration:

1 year

Delivery Mode:

Start Date(s):

At NACPT Pharma College, our expert faculty bring real-world knowledge to the classroom. The program emphasizes experiential learning through intensive training, industry workshops, guest speaker sessions, and hands-on projects 6ensuring students are thoroughly prepared to thrive in the Medical Office Administration field.

JOB ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (OPTIONAL)

NACPT offers a unique Job Assistance Program exclusively for its graduates. This optional program provides one-on-one support from industry professionals, helping graduates maximize their job opportunities in today9s competitive market.As part of the program, NACPT9s Career Development Team offers personalized services, including:Resume tailoring for specific roles, Interview preparation and mock interviews,Industry expert connections, Access to exclusive, hidden job opportunities, and Professional references for completed projects. Participants will also have opportunities to network with NACPT alumni currently employed in the pharmaceutical and related sectors.This Job Development Program is designed to help students build a strategic career plan with guidance from seasoned professionals. Please note that participation in the program is optional and not a requirement for graduation. Learn More.

Skills Acquired

A comprehensive skill set is developed in the following areas through this program:
  • Appointments and scheduling
  • Clinical and medical procedures
  • Medical terminologies
  • Stress management
  • Medical Office Software
  • Registration of patients and maintain their records
  • How to complete patients’ forms, documents, and case histories
  • How to do insurance and other claim forms
  • OHIP billing
  • Initiate and maintain confidential medical files and records
  • Order supplies and maintains inventory
  • Establish and maintain office procedures and routine
This program is Approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005
APA001 – MS ExcelAPA002 – MS WordAPA003 – MS AccessAPA004 – MS OutlookAPA005 – Study of Basic Human Anatomy
APA006 – Clinical / Medical ProceduresAPA007 – Medical TerminologyAPA008 – Stress Management
APA009 – Computer Health Application SoftwareAPA010 – QuickBooksAPA011 – Resume Workshop / Interpersonal and Communication SkillsAPA012 – CPR and First Aid Certification

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent; or
  • Mature students at least 18 years of age and must pass the Wonderlic SLE with a minimum score of 11.

Prerequisite Program

English as a Second Language (ESL) International program – Level 5 Prerequisite program for enrolling into an academic vocational diploma program.Duration: 8 Weeks Mode of Delivery: In personESL – Level 5 is the prerequisite program to enroll into any academic program for temporary residence students in Canada. Integrates intermediate grammar to advanced levels of speaking, writing, listening, and written communication.
Students can pursue the following jobs after this program:ul>
  • Medical Office Administrator
  • Medical Secretary
  • Doctor’s Office Administrator
  • Medical Transcriptionist
  • Medical Office Assistant
  • Front Office Administrator