Description
This program introduces students to the responsibilities of supporting medical professionals in health-related offices. The positions may include supporting medical practitioners to keep the office operating effectively, or working in the many offices or departments of hospitals or other health care facilities.
A Medical Office Studies Certificate of Achievement is available to all students who want to learn about the fundamentals of today’s medical offices. Program completion requires six courses which are also credits toward a Georgian College Office Administration- Medical two-year Diploma Program. Students can expect to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for an entry level position in a variety of medical office settings including Doctors offices, Medical Clinics and similar positions. The courses can be completed by attending college classes in the evenings or during the day.
Industry trends and requirements are continually monitored to ensure curriculum remains current and relevant.
Career Opportunities
Graduates from this program may find employment in the health care field including medical practitioners’ offices, long term care facilities, hospitals and other areas of the health sector.
Admission Requirements
Applicants following the OSS curriculum must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD – 30 credits) or equivalent. OSS applicants must also have Grade 12 English (C) or (U) (ENG4C, ENG4U). Also recommended: Mathematics: Any Grade 12 College Mathematics (MAP 4C or MCT 4C), or any Grade 12 University Mathematics.
Applicants who are 19 years of age or over by the first day of classes, and who lack the academic admission qualifications, may be considered for entrance as mature students. Each applicant will be considered on an individual basis and acceptance will be determined by counselling, Communication Placement Assessment (CPA), previous post-secondary education and evaluation of experience. Some programs also have specific prerequisite requirements that must be met prior to admission. Mature applicants must meet all program specific prerequisites. Those applying as mature students and having no documentation of Grade 12 education must supply, if requested, proof of age, such as a copy of an official birth certificate or driver’s licence.
For more information, call
- Barrie: 705-728-1968, ext. 1643 or e-mail: ptbusiness@georgianc.on.ca,
- Collingwood: 705-445-2961 or e-mail: collingwood@georgianc.on.ca In-class offerings available only
- Muskoka: 705-646-7629 or e-mail: muskoka@georgianc.on.ca In-class offerings available only
- Orangeville: 519-940-0331 or e-mail: mailto:orangeville@georgianc.on.ca In-class offerings available only
- Owen Sound: 519-376-0840 or e-mail: owensound@georgianc.on.ca
Courses
In Class Courses:
Mandatory:
- COMP 1012 Computer Business Documentation
- COMP 1048 Introduction to Keyboarding
- OFAD 1003 Multi- Media Language Processing
- OFAD 1006 Introduction to Medical Office Administration
- OFAD 2005 Medical Office Procedures
- OFAD 2014 Bookkeeping
Options (choose two):
- There are no Optional Courses for this program.
Ontario Learn with Georgian College
Mandatory
- None available at this time.
Options (choose two):
- None available at this time.