Programs offered at each campus may vary, so be sure to check other campus offerings for the course you are most interested in.
The Accounting Technician Diploma at Eastern College is a 49-week program plus 8-week internship designed for detail-oriented individuals ready to build careers in finance. With hands-on training in QuickBooks, Sage 50, and Microsoft Office, students learn to manage transactions, process payroll, analyze financial data, and support business operations across diverse industries.
Ready to fast-track toward the nationally recognized Certified Professional Bookkeeper (CPB) designation? This program provides comprehensive training with small class sizes and supportive instructors to build real-world confidence in focused, career-driven learning environments. Half-day classes four days per week make it easier to balance education with work, family, or other responsibilities.
Students develop essential abilities in managing budgets, tracking expenses, maintaining accurate records, and communicating effectively with clients and colleagues while building industry connections through hands-on experience.
Graduates are well-prepared for roles in accounting, administration, and finance across various industries. The program equips students for positions such as Accounting Technician, Accounting Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk, and Accounting Assistant.
Strong career prospects with 100% employment rate for contactable graduates employed in a related field within 12 months. Average wages of $23/hour with experienced professionals earning up to $38/hour provide solid compensation in this growing field.
This well-rounded approach ensures students understand accounting principles, financial management, and business operations while developing skills to track transactions, prepare tax returns, and manage financial data using industry-standard software, making graduates valuable assets in organizations seeking skilled accounting professionals.
The Medical Office Administration diploma program provides comprehensive training in medical terminology, anatomy, and healthcare administration to prepare you for essential roles in medical offices, clinics, and hospitals. With a 200-hour internship, you'll gain the hands-on experience needed to confidently manage administrative tasks in real healthcare environments.
As a Medical Office Administration graduate, you will be ready to take on vital roles across healthcare settings. Your specialized training opens doors to positions such as Medical Office Administrator, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Secretary, Medical Receptionist, Clinical Assistant, Hospital Unit Clerk, and Ward Clerk.
Medical offices and healthcare facilities depend on skilled administrative staff to handle daily organizational tasks and patient communications that keep operations running smoothly. If you're interested in clerical work and want to contribute to healthcare, the Eastern College Medical Office Administration program equips you with the terminology and practical skills needed to succeed in any medical setting.
This 46-week program combines classroom learning with EMR simulations, billing practice, and administrative exercises that mirror real healthcare environments. You'll develop the professional and interpersonal abilities that healthcare employers value most, preparing you to step confidently into your new career with real-world field placement experience.
Eastern College students receive focused training in both medical office and hospital unit procedures, expanding your career options across multiple healthcare settings. The curriculum covers essential skills including medical billing, bookkeeping for provincial health systems, digital record management, and clinical procedures—all designed based on industry feedback to ensure you're job-ready from day one.
Graduates are eligible to earn the Health Information–Certified Associate (HICA) credential through CHIMA, a nationally recognized certification that distinguishes you in the job market and provides advanced standing in Health Information Management programs. The program also includes CPR and First Aid certification, plus comprehensive training in Microsoft Office and digital literacy.
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 Administration diploma program provides comprehensive training in medical terminology, anatomy, and healthcare administration to prepare you for essential roles in medical offices, clinics, and hospitals. With a 200-hour internship, you'll gain the hands-on experience needed to confidently manage administrative tasks in real healthcare environments.
As a Medical Office Administration graduate, you will be ready to take on vital roles across healthcare settings. Your specialized training opens doors to positions such as Medical Office Administrator, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Secretary, Medical Receptionist, Clinical Assistant, Hospital Unit Clerk, and Ward Clerk.
Medical offices and healthcare facilities depend on skilled administrative staff to handle daily organizational tasks and patient communications that keep operations running smoothly. If you're interested in clerical work and want to contribute to healthcare, the Eastern College Medical Office Administration program equips you with the terminology and practical skills needed to succeed in any medical setting.
This 46-week program combines classroom learning with EMR simulations, billing practice, and administrative exercises that mirror real healthcare environments. You'll develop the professional and interpersonal abilities that healthcare employers value most, preparing you to step confidently into your new career with real-world field placement experience.
Eastern College students receive focused training in both medical office and hospital unit procedures, expanding your career options across multiple healthcare settings. The curriculum covers essential skills including medical billing, bookkeeping for provincial health systems, digital record management, and clinical procedures—all designed based on industry feedback to ensure you're job-ready from day one.
Graduates are eligible to earn the Health Information–Certified Associate (HICA) credential through CHIMA, a nationally recognized certification that distinguishes you in the job market and provides advanced standing in Health Information Management programs. The program also includes CPR and First Aid certification, plus comprehensive training in Microsoft Office and digital literacy.
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.