Program Info:




Admission Requirements


  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age before admission.
  • High school diploma or mature student status.
  • Successful completion of the RCB College Admission Test and Interview.
  • The course is open to applicants who possess a good command of the English language and can follow the instructions.
  • Clear and relevant Criminal Records Check for the Practicum placement



Program Highlights


With the covid-19, senior population, the tremendous increase in technology, and our demand for the best quality of life, the healthcare industry is facing a growing shortage of well-trained personnel. Throughout the North American healthcare industry, there is an acute need to increase the size of the workforce, as well as to raise the skill level of that workforce.

This program is designed to provide employment-ready, comprehensively trained graduates. These graduates are fully qualified to work in a hands-on administrative/clinical support capacity in any medical field, and they will participate in the delivery of a variety of healthcare industry tasks.

Career Opportunities


Graduates of this medical office assistant course are qualified to work in a wide variety of healthcare settings and occupations



Core Courses


This course is offered Online and covers the following topics in detail:


Part A:

  • Microsoft Office

Part B: Medical Administrative/Clinical
  • Anatomy, Physiology, & Medical Terminology
  • The Administrative Medical Assistant Career
  • The Administrative Medical Assistant
  • Medical Ethics, Law, and Compliance
  • Administrative Responsibilities
  • Office Communication: An Overview of Verbal and Written Communication
  • Office Communications: Phone, Scheduling, and Mail
  • Managing Health Information
  • Office Management
  • Practice Financials
  • Insurance and Coding
  • Billing, Reimbursement, and Collections
  • Practice Finances
  • Preparing For Employment
  • Preparing for Employment in the Medical Office
  • Business Communication

Part C: Clinical Placement/Practicum
  • Practicum is an essential part of a learner's program. The practicum asks you to apply the skills, theories, and concepts you learned in your classes in an entry-level work experience. You will be placed in the medical clinic for four weeks period.
  • Assistance will be provided to secure the practicum at the medical or dental office.

Program Type:

Diploma


Delivery Method:

Self-study online classes


Anticipated Salary:

C$38,000 - C$63,000


Program Duration:

42 Weeks


Program Fees:

$12000 CAD

(Student loans and grants available)

Program Notes:

Tuition fees include most of the materials and student manuals. Please review the admissions page or contact our admission advisors for financial assistance.



Phone +1-403-402-2601

Address Admission Office: #3242, 4310 104
Ave NE, Calgary, AB, T3N 1W3

E-mail info@rcbcollege.ca