Helping Canadians get back to work.
MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT
Medical Office Assistants work in:
- Doctor’s offices
- Hospitals
- Medical clinics
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Government health agencies and a variety
- of other medical office settings.
Typical Job Titles include:
- Medical Secretary
- Medical Billing Clerk/Secretary
- Medical Office Administrator
- Medical Receptionist
- Clinical Assistant
- Ward Secretary and Booking Clerk
Subjects/Modules
- Introduction to Computers, Applications and Keyboarding
- Accounting Applications
- Introduction to Medical Office Assisting
- Medical Terminology, Body Systems and Disease
- Interpersonal Skills, Communications, Problem Solving and Client Services
- Administrative Skills and Procedures
- Clinical Skills and Procedures
- CPR & First Aid Certification
- Employment Career Management
doctor’s offices, hospitals, medical clinics, pharmaceutical companies, government health agencies and a variety of medical office settings.
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.