Medical Office Assistant

Learn more about the program at the following campuses; London, Toronto, Brantford, Mississauga, Brampton, Kitchener & Scarborough or just click here to learn more.

What Will I Learn In The Medical Office Assistant Program?

The objective of the Medical Office Assistant program is to allow students to acquire satisfactory skills and demonstrate competence in a variety of medical office administrative and clinical skills necessary for employment in the health care related setting.

The medical office administrative skills include bookkeeping, billing and collection, records management, patient data collection, typing, transcription, word processing, Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), appointment scheduling, written correspondence and telephone techniques.

Medical Office Assistant Course Content Includes:

• Microsoft Office, Word & Excel
• Medical Terminology & Anatomy
• Well Baby Care
• Word Processing/Keyboarding
• Medical Bookkeeping Procedures
• Nutrition
• Medical Transcription
• OHIP Billing
• Reception Techniques
• Records Maintenance
• Physiology
• Medical Law & Ethics
• Grammar & Written Communications
• Office Management
• Basic Pharmacology
• Patient Preparation
• Vital Signs

Upon successful completion of the Medical Office Assistant program, graduates may apply for their Certified Medical Secretary designation.

Association requirements are at the option and expense of the graduate. Medix encourages graduates to become certified.

Learn more about the Medical Office Assistant program at the Medix school closest to you:

• Toronto College
• Brantford College
• Mississauga/Brampton College
• Kitchener College
• London College
• Scarborough College