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Medical Office Assistant Course

Medical Office Assistant students will receive in-depth training in general medical office procedures, including scheduling appointments, patient records, medical file documentation, privacy act, conflict resolution and medical specialist referral procedures.

Students will receive sound instruction in anatomy, physiology, medical and pharmaceutical terminology, and hands-on training in clerical skills used in a medical office. Medical transcription, medical bilingual variety computer programs are included.

To support student proficiency and skills enhancement, upon completion of the all program requirements, students will be eligible to apply for membership with the Ontario Medical Secretaries Association, the largest medical office assistant association in Canada.

Modules and programs of the medical office assistant course:

• Introduction to Computers and Applications
• Accounting Applications
• Introduction to Medical Office Assisting
• Medical Terminology, Body Systems
• Interpersonal skills and Procedures
• Clinical Skills and Procedures
• CPR and First Aid Certifications
• Employment and Career Management

Admission Requirements Metro College Toronto

• OSSD or equivalence

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Career Opportunities upon Graduation

Upon successful completion of Medical Office Assistant Course student will be able to take on one of the following positions:

• Medical Office Assistant
• Medical Secretary
• Ward Secretary
• Medical Office Administrator
• Medical Receptionist
  

Financial Assistance at Metro College Toronto

Canadian students enrolled in Medical Office Assistant Course at Metro College Toronto may be eligible for financial assistance. OSDEB and Social Assistance funding may be available for those who are qualified. An applicant may be qualified for a quick bank loan as well. In addition, the college can offer deferred payment plans. For more information, please consult the admission officer at the college.

The Value of a Medical Office Assistant Diploma from a Metro College of Technology

A medical office assistant diploma from Metro College is the key to a medical office position in a hospital or a well established medical office. This program will prepare you with invaluable working experience in a hospital setting. Graduates of the medical office assistant program from Metro College, Toronto will feel comfortable knowing that their education from Metro College will prepare them to be full qualified as a medical office assistant and similar positions. The medical office assistant course at Metro College will lead you to a successful career in healthcare industry,

Testimonial from our medical office assistant course graduates:

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Eunice Lam
Medical Office Assistant

“Medical Office Assistant training from Metro College in Toronto was the best choice I ever made!”

Jasper Kim
Medical Office Assistant

“There is no other medical assistant course like the one at Metro College of Technology! The college’s programs and courses prepares me for a real working environment in Toronto!”

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