MEDICAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT

• Clear Criminal Record Check

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with completion of the CAST testing

• Adequate level of physical health to be able to fulfill job requirements

• Completion of Wonderlic admission test with minimum score of 18

• Good command of the English language – both written and verbal

• N-95 Mask Fit Testing which may be mandatory based on provincial requirements

• Hepatitis B, other vaccinations and/or a TB test may be required by this industry

• Completion of standard registration form

With the aging population, the tremendous advancements in technology, and our demand for the best quality of life, the healthcare industry is facing a growing shortage of well-trained personnel. Throughout the North American healthcare industry, there is an acute need to increase the size of the workforce, and raise the skill level of that workforce.

This program is designed to provide employment- ready and comprehensively-trained graduates. Successful graduates will achieve the Certified Medical Assisting Professional (CMAP) designation in addition to their diploma. These graduates are fully qualified to work in a hands-on administrative and clinical support capacity in the medical industry, and are prepared to advance into a management or supervisor role within a medical clinic/facility.

Graduates of this program are qualified to work in a wide variety of healthcare settings and occupations. Job titles vary per location, but graduates are an integral part of many healthcare settings, including:

• Physicians’ Offices and Clinics
• Mental Healthcare Centres/Facilities
• Allied Health Care Centres
• Complementary and Alternative Medicine Clinics such as Chiropractic and Acupuncture Centres
• Long Term and Extended Care Facilities
• Medical Research Facilities
• Medical Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging Centres
• Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Clinics
• Group Homes and Community Living Societies
• Wellness and Fitness Centres
• Rehabilitation Centres
• Family Planning Clinics
• Regional Health Authorities
• Human Resources
• Customer Service
• Not-for-Profit Healthcare Foundations
• Hospital Admissions and E.R. Departments, such as Switchboard, Information, and Patient Registration
• Ambulatory and Outpatient Departments
• Laboratory and X-Ray Departments
• Medical Finance and Administrative Departments
• Booking, O.R. Bed Booking
• Health Records Departments