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FEDERAL FUNDING PROVINCIAL FUNDING

MEDICAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT

Admission Requirements

Clear Criminal Record Check

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with completion of the CAST testing

Adequate level of physical health to be able to fulfill job requirements

Completion of Wonderlic admission test with minimum score of 18

Good command of the English language – both written and verbal

N-95 Mask Fit Testing which may be mandatory based on provincial requirements

Hepatitis B, other vaccinations and/or a TB test may be required by this industry

Completion of standard registration form

Program Highlights

With the aging population, the tremendous advancements 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, and raise the skill level of that workforce.

This program is designed to provide employment- ready and comprehensively-trained graduates. Successful graduates will achieve the Certified Medical Assisting Professional (CMAP) designation in addition to their diploma. These graduates are fully qualified to work in a hands-on administrative and clinical support capacity in the medical industry, and are prepared to advance into a management or supervisor role within a medical clinic/facility.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program are qualified to work in a wide variety of healthcare settings and occupations. Job titles vary per location, but graduates are an integral part of many healthcare settings, including:

Physicians’ Offices and Clinics
Mental Healthcare Centres/Facilities
Allied Health Care Centres
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Clinics such as Chiropractic and Acupuncture Centres
Long Term and Extended Care Facilities
Medical Research Facilities
Medical Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging Centres
Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Clinics
Group Homes and Community Living Societies
Wellness and Fitness Centres
Rehabilitation Centres
Family Planning Clinics
Regional Health Authorities
Human Resources
Customer Service
Not-for-Profit Healthcare Foundations
Hospital Admissions and E.R. Departments, such as Switchboard, Information, and Patient Registration
Ambulatory and Outpatient Departments
Laboratory and X-Ray Departments
Medical Finance and Administrative Departments
Booking, O.R. Bed Booking
Health Records Departments

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Provincial Funding

Looking for student aid options offered by your local province? Choose your province of residence below to check out provincial funding options such as grants, loans, scholarships, and bursaries.

*All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.