Medical Office Assistant

Continuing Education

Campus: Distance

Program Length: Flexible

These courses are offered through OntarioLearn.

This micro-credential provides the student the opportunity to study subjects which will prepare them for a position within a marketing firm or related environments.

Students who have successfully completed the courses below can continue into our one-year Office Administration – General certificate program.

Course Costs: Costs vary by individual course. Please see Course Descriptions for more information.

Courses

OF4002 – Medical Terminology (42 Hours)

Monthly Intakes

Develop the language required to communicate effectively in a medical setting. Medical terminology, word structure as well as diagnostic procedures and pharmacology related to twelve body systems will be studied.

Domestic: $367.48

International: $859.30

OF1023 Office Procedures (42 Hours)

May Intake

This course helps the student acquire practical and transferable office administration skills, attitudes, behaviours and knowledge, which can be valuable in obtaining and retaining careers in today’s fast-changing office environment. Topics covered include Internet research and email messages; managing time and stress; telecommunications; office reception and customer service; planning meetings and travel arrangements; handling the office mail; and document management.

Domestic: $367.48

International: $859.30

GV1133 Microsoft Office for Health Care (45 Hours)

Semester Intakes

You will acquire skills using a variety of operations found in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and develop keyboarding skills (min. 35 wpm), through hands-on experience and assignments.

Domestic: $386.35

International: $913.30

Alternative & Flexible Learning

We have been providing high-quality distance education for over a decade.

Our distance education programs allow you to complete scheduled lectures and discussions live online or complete unscheduled learning exercises and resources at any time convenient to you. This “virtual campus” allows us to provide great support from professors, facilitators, student services, advising and accommodations are all available to you to assist you through your program.

If you are interested in completing post-secondary education, but cannot commit to full time studies, our alternative and flexible learning opportunities through Continuing Education allows you to select from hundreds of courses and programs, with the ability to study on your own time. Some classes are part of full programs, and some are single courses. We also deliver Micro-credentials to help you specialize your expertise.

Distance Education Continuing Education

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