Centre for Distance Education

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Medical Office Administration

Centre for Distance Education

Degree:Diploma; Distance
Field of Study:Medical Office Management/Administration
Length:64 Week(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $8,777

Course fees may vary

Careers:Medical SecretariesMedical Transcriptionists

Description:

You will become proficient in office practices and software, enabling you to manage an office, receive visitors, and build applications. There is a strong emphasis placed on learning medical terminology throughout the program. Students learn how to transcribe medical reports quickly and easily with the knowledge gained from the terminology component of the course.

Medical Office Administrators may find employment in private physician practices, including but not limited to general practitioners, dental offices, optometrists, specialists, and so on. Hospitals and medical clinics also employ medical office administrators to oversee daily operational activities.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    A grade 12 diploma or equivalent (including a Grade 11 or 12 Science) is all you need; however, it’s also important that you are a good fit within the program.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on August 05, 2014