Program Info:

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

A 'Successful' interview with school administration is required of all applicants.

Standard Admission

Students must meet ONE of the following criteria:

• Alberta high school diploma, verified by transcript, or non-Alberta equivalent.
•    - High School diplomas that are not from Canada must be verified by IQAS or the World Education Services Gateway Program.
  
  - OR -
  
  
• Successful completion of the General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D)

Mature Admission

Student must meet the following criteria:

• Be 18 years or older
• Wonderlic test completion - score 18

English Language Admission Requirement

Students must meet the English language requirements through ONE of the following:

• Successful Completion of Grade 12 Alberta Education English Language Arts, or non-Alberta equivalent. (High School diplomas that are not from Canada will be verified by IQAS or the World Education Services Gateway Program.)
• Transcripts demonstrating the successful completion of, at minimum, one year (two semesters) of full-time post-secondary education at a school where English was the primary language of instruction in a recognized nation where English is the primary language of instruction.
• Students whose primary language is not English must have a C.L.B. level of 7. The following tests will be used to test C.L.B. levels.
• IELTS - 6
• TOEFL - Internet-based test score 70
• CELPIP - 7
• CAEL - 60
• Pearson Academic (P.T.E.) - 51-58
• Duolingo - 95

Program Highlights

Career Opportunities

Our Medical Office Assistant (MOA) diploma program equips individuals with the skills and knowledge to work in a variety of healthcare settings. Those who complete this program can pursue numerous career opportunities, including:

• Hospital Unit Clerk
• Medical Clinic Office Assistant
• Medical Receptionist
• Laboratory Clerk
• Physician's Assistant

Career Opportunities

• Medical Office
• Assistant
• Receptionist
• Medical Clerk
• Medical Administrative Assistant
• Pharmacy Assistant

Core Courses

Core Courses:

• Introduction & Basic Skills
• Medical Terminology I
• Medical Terminology II
• Front Desk Procedures & Patient Interaction
• Medical Billing & Coding I
• Medical Billing & Coding II
• Clinical Procedures I
• Clinical Procedures II
• Office Administration & Management
• Soft Skills & Communication
• Special Topics
• Externship/Field Experience
• Practicum / Capstone