Medical and Dental Administration

The Canadian health care industry is thriving, and with that comes the growing need for health care professionals, including Medical Office and Dental Office Assistants. They have become an important part of the health care team, with expanded job responsibilities.

Medical or Dental Administrators help to manage the office environment by performing a number of duties. This can include anything from scheduling and confirming appointments, book-keeping, tracking patient information, processing insurance forms or OHIP billing, handling office correspondence, managing computer records and so much more. They also perform other essential duties, such as getting a patient’s medical history and preparing patients for laboratory tests.

The in-class training includes:

• Introduction to Computers and MS Office Applications
• Dental Anatomy and Dental Billing
• Introduction to Medical Office Billing
• Medical Terminology, Body Systems
• Medical Transcription
• Medical Office procedures
• CPR and First Aid
• Employment and Career Management
• Co-op placement

Our program provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in a wide range of positions within the medical and dental administration field, including specialized terminology and hands-on experience with common office procedures. Our program will prepare you for employment in both medical and dental workplaces, giving you a clear advantage when it comes to looking for a job.

Requirements for the Course

Secondary School Diploma or Mature Student Status

Fluency in English

Program Length: 36 Weeks

Career Path

Graduates of this program are able to find jobs in a number of fields related to the medical or dental field, such as administrative work in medical or dental clinics, various hospital departments, diagnostic or x-ray laboratories, health care centres (including chiropractic and alternative medicine), pharmaceutical and research companies, or a position in medical financial administration.

Employment Outlook

The employment outlook for the medical field is expected to be positive, with job openings being created to replace retired workers and growth overall in the health services sector. A large and varied range of positions are available within this field, giving graduates the ability to specialize in a particular field of interest. The majority of those employed in this field work full-time within the health care services and social assistance industry.

The CBSC Advantage

Our instructors bring their passion for the field into the classroom. They prepare you with the necessary skills to make you an asset to the workplace, working closely with the career services team to ensure that students reach their full potential. With our convenient location (including free parking), modern classrooms, CBSC provides a personalized learning experience to help you achieve your goals and begin your new career.

The Canadian Business Skills College provides training that will prepare you for a career in your choice of the medical or dental fields. Our instructor has extensive experience in the medical profession, and works closely with students on authentic, “real-life” tasks to ensure they are ready to succeed in the workforce.