Programs offered at each campus may vary, so be sure to check other campus offerings for the course you are most interested in.
The Medical Administrative Specialist diploma program provides the opportunity for students to pursue an 8-week field placement for hands-on experience.
As a Medical Administrative Specialist graduate, you will qualify for positions such as Medical Office Assistant, Medical Secretary, and Ward Clerk.
Every medical office setting relies on their administrative support staff to aid in the daily organizational and client-based communication tasks that keep things running smoothly. Are you interested in clerical responsibilities? Do you also want to work in the healthcare field? If so, then the Eastern College Medical Administrative Specialist program is just what you need to start your second career. Students obtain real-world field placement experience, plus the key terminology and skills needed to take on a role in any type of healthcare setting.
Students enrolled in the program receive:
The Veterinary Administrative Assistant diploma program provides the opportunity for students to pursue a 6-week field placement for hands-on experience.
The Veterinary Administrative Assistant Diploma program will qualify graduates to pursue positions in veterinary clinics, animal care agencies, or positions in pet stores.
Do you want to spend your day working with cats, dogs and other animals? The Veterinary Administrative Assistant program at Eastern College combine hands-on clinical experience with administrative support training to prepare you for a role in the world of veterinary care.
This hands-on program will train you with specialized skills in veterinary nursing, as will as receptionist skills. Learn medical terminology and how to properly care for animals, big or small.
Whether providing clinical assistance or handling client communication, graduates from these programs are essential to the operation of every veterinary clinic.
The Medical Office Assistant (online) diploma program provides students with flexible schedule options.
As an Medical Office Assistant graduate, you will qualify for positions such as Medical Office Assistant, Medical Secretary, Medical Billing Clerk, Medical Billing Secretary, Medical Office Administrator, Medical Receptionist, Clinical Assistant, Ward Secretary, and Booking Clerk.
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Does a career in the medical field exhilarate you?
Do you want to be a part of the fast-paced and growing healthcare industry while gaining the skills you need to succeed in a business environment?
If you’re looking to enhance your abilities in an office setting as well as gain medical experience, but prefer to have more control over how, when, and where you can study, then the Medical Office Assistant online program is the right fit for you. This program provides you with the opportunity to pursue a diploma at your own pace and offers online courses to give you the flexibility to comfortably fit an education into your busy life.
By the end of the program, you will be equipped with all the skills you need to be successful at the forefront of a doctor’s office and as an assistant who’s assessing patients. You will understand the different classes of drugs and their use in various treatments, be well-versed in medical terminology, gain knowledge about the Canadian healthcare system, and learn clinical procedures generally performed in a medical office – prescription handling, assisting patients with their exams, and diagnostic testing.
You will also learn computer fundamentals, with emphasis on computers outfitted with the Microsoft Windows operating system, and gain a strong understanding of all Microsoft applications. The Medical Office Assistant program will help build on your communication and multi-tasking skills, as well as enhance your knowledge in Accounting applications. You will be encouraged to be a team player while putting your professional and interpersonal skills to practice throughout the course of this program.
Full-time Schedule:
You also have the choice to take the Medical Office Assistant program full-time. In just 32 weeks, you can obtain four certifications:
– Business Applications Certificate
– Accounting and Applications Certificate
– Healthcare Fundamentals Certificate
– Medical Practice Certificate
Commit up to 20 hours per week to complete weekly requirements. Click here to see a larger version of this image.
Part-time Schedule:
You can take the Medical Office Assistant program part-time, committing up to ten hours to complete weekly requirements. Each subsequent 16-week blocks, you will work towards the following:
– Business Applications Certificate
– Accounting and Applications Certificate
– Healthcare Fundamentals Certificate
– Medical Practice Certificate
The Child and Youth Care with Addictions Support Worker diploma program provides the opportunity for students to pursue a 6-week field placement for hands-on experience.
As a Child and Youth Care with Addictions Support Worker graduate, you will qualify for positions such as Youth Worker, Family Support Worker, Child/Youth Care Worker, and Family-School Liaison Worker.
Are you compassionate with an interest in helping children and families? If so, the Child and Youth Care with Addictions Support Worker diploma program at Eastern College can prepare you for a career in this rewarding field.
As a Child and Youth Care Support Worker, you will help counsel children, adolescents, and their families dealing with social, emotional, behavioural, and mental health issues. During the course, you will learn about the psychological needs that drive human behaviour and develop strategies to foster resiliency and healthy childhood development. You’ll also learn about addiction, family dynamics and prevention planning.
Graduate with several critical field-related certifications, including Non-Violent Crises Intervention (NVCI), First Aid, CPR and Acquired Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).
Students enrolled in the program receive:
The Veterinary Administrative Assistant diploma program provides the opportunity for students to pursue a 6-week field placement for hands-on experience.
The Veterinary Administrative Assistant Diploma program will qualify graduates to pursue positions in veterinary clinics, animal care agencies, or positions in pet stores.
Do you want to spend your day working with cats, dogs and other animals? The Veterinary Administrative Assistant program at Eastern College combine hands-on clinical experience with administrative support training to prepare you for a role in the world of veterinary care.
This hands-on program will train you with specialized skills in veterinary nursing, as will as receptionist skills. Learn medical terminology and how to properly care for animals, big or small.
Whether providing clinical assistance or handling client communication, graduates from these programs are essential to the operation of every veterinary clinic.
At Eastern College, our focus is on our students and helping them become job ready. Learning at Eastern College is designed to provide you with the hands on knowledge and practical experience to do the job, while still fitting learning into your life. Half-day classes, modular learning, and job placement assistance are a few of the many reasons to choose Eastern College. See below for more information and feel free to drop into our campus or book a tour to get a firsthand look at the Eastern College experience!
Eastern is registered as a private career college under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005.
You will never be wait-listed at Eastern College. Begin your studies when it is convenient for you.
At Eastern, we believe that you should be able to complete your education without ever having to put your life on hold.
When learning at Eastern, you will never feel overwhelmed in your program. You will complete one course at a time, allowing the focus to be on excelling in your studies.
You will learn from instructors through personalized one on one daily interactions. Highly qualified with industry-specific expertise, they will provide you with access to real-world knowledge and insight.
You will never get lost in the crowd at Eastern. Our class setting ensures that your voice will be heard, and that your questions are answered right away.
You will receive the job-specific skills you need to get into your career within a condensed amount of time, so that you can get to work right away.
Eastern will equip you with the most current industry trends and skills you need to succeed in your chosen career.
At Eastern, we match you with a placement so that you can put all of your newly learned skills to good use.
We’ve got your back. Eastern College offers job placement assistance and lifetime Career Services to all of our graduates.
As a graduate, you will never forget what you’ve learned at Eastern. You can revisit the courses you’ve already taken, free of charge.