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Medical Office Assistant

NEW!  70-Week Online Medical Office Assistant Program in Canada

If you’re interested in working with and helping others, and are looking to get into a steady professional career, you could be well-placed to succeed in a rewarding Medical Office Assistant position.

As a Medical Office Assistant or Administrative Clerk, you’ll make an important contribution to the health and wellness of your community while working in a clean, comfortable office setting.

Becoming a Qualified Medical Office Assistant

As a successful graduate of the NEW Centre for Distance Education Medical Office Assistant program, you will be proficient in office practices and software, enabling you to manage a medical office, receive visitors, and build applications. Our program places a strong emphasis on learning medical terminology, office management and communications throughout the program.

You’ll learn:

  • Medical terminology
  • Working with medical reports and documents
  • Medical transcription
  • Quickbooks accounting and payroll
  • Managing databases
  • Occupational health & safety
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Business English and communications
  • Receiving visitors
    and more!

With online learning, you’ll develop a personal attitude for success. Our training programs not only teach the technical skills for the career, but include time management practices that help you become a successful, organized professional.

You will be able to communicate clearly, collaborate with others, and build workplace relationships.

Student Loans and Grants

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.