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Medical Office Administration Diploma

If you’re naturally organized, good at multitasking and care for the well-being of others, then Medical Office Administration may be for you. This program provides a framework for developing the skills and knowledge needed for an increasingly dynamic medical office environment.

Become a Confident Medical Office Professional

At CCBST you’ll develop the skills and competencies needed to excel in a medical office environment. Upon completion, students will be able to provide medical administrative support to medical professionals, and relay their understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology. They will also be equipped to establish company records, and understand the mechanics of scheduling, transcription and health care billing procedures.

Course Outline

The Medical Office Administration Diploma program includes entry to advanced-level training in medical office essentials such as:

Keyboarding
Windows 10
Word Level 1 and Level 2
Excel Level 1 and Level 3
PowerPoint
Access
Outlook
Bookkeeping
Anatomy and Body Systems
Healthcare Terminology
Records Management and Scheduling
Health Office Transcription
Health Office Billing
Medical Law and Ethics
Office Procedures
Interpersonal Skills
Customer Service
Business Communications

You’ll also complete a medical internship (practicum) so that you’ll graduate with confidence in your skills and abilities. CCBST is 100% responsible for finding placement for you at an appropriate organization. The length of the internship for the Medical Office Assistant program is a total of 160 hours or approximately 40 days.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Medical Office Administration Diploma program will be able to start their careers with entry-level positions in medium- to large-sized companies.

You could pursue employment as a:

Medical Receptionist
Medical Transcriptionist
Billing Clerk
Dental Secretary
Medical Clerk
Medical Secretary
Medical Records Clerk
Office Manager
Administrative Assistant
and more!

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Not Sure Where to Start?

Choosing a school or program can feel overwhelming, especially when funding details, eligibility, and timelines may depend on your personal situation.

A good first step is to identify the type of training you’re interested in, then connect with schools that can explain program options, admissions steps, and available support.

Use the search tool to begin narrowing your options based on your goals.

*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.