Healthcare

Medical Administrative Specialist

Learn clerical and clinical skills to help you succeed in the field of healthcare.

Request Info!

Fill in the form below and we will contact you as soon as possible. International Students, please apply here.

Which country do you live in now?(Required) Please select a country

Select a program (Required) Please select a program

First Name (Required) First Name is required

Last Name (Required) Last Name is required

Email (Required) Valid email address is required

Phone Number (Required) Valid phone number is required

What is your highest level of Education?(Required) Level of Education is required

I consent to receive messages from Eastern College and have read & understand the terms provided.Mobile number will be used for Eastern College Alerts. Standard Msg & Data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out or Help for help. Msg frequency varies. Privacy Policy.(Required) Consent is required

Type

Diploma

Duration

53 Weeks

Internship

Available

Program Outline

View Outline

About The Program

The Medical Administrative Specialist diploma program provides the opportunity for students to pursue an 8-week field placement for hands-on experience.

Career Opportunities

As a Medical Administrative Specialist graduate, you will qualify for positions such as Medical Office Assistant, Medical Secretary, and Ward Clerk.

Employers Who Have Hired Eastern Grads

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Gentle Touch Spa & Laser
Minacs
Correctional Services Canada
Montebello Medical
Victorian Order of Nurses (VON)

Salary

100 %

Employment Rate*

$ 20

Average Wage/hr**

$ 23

High Wage/hr**

*Employment Rate based on 2018 contactable Eastern graduates employed in a related field.

Source: workingincanada.gc.ca

NOC Code: 1243 - **Wage data is for employees in all ranges of experience in the field, rounded down to the nearest dollar, and based on Nova Scotia data. Local (or regional) income may vary.

Program Details

Every medical office setting relies on their administrative support staff to aid in the daily organizational and client-based communication tasks that keep things running smoothly. Are you interested in clerical responsibilities? Do you also want to work in the healthcare field? If so, then the Eastern College Medical Administrative Specialist program is just what you need to start your second career. Students obtain real-world field placement experience, plus the key terminology and skills needed to take on a role in any type of healthcare setting.

Students enrolled in the program receive:

Training on Nightingale, a popular medical office management software

Course Listings: New Brunswick

Course Listings: Nova Scotia

Admission Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent. For those without high school completion, please refer to the Program Overview at the top of this page or speak to your Education Consultant.

Career Quiz

Take a quick and easy quiz to find out more about yourself, your goals, and identify your strengths and social style. This quiz gives you suggestions for what career areas you might consider based on your likes and preferences. Give it a try now!

Take the Quiz

Success Stories

“Supportive instructors, inviting campus and convenient class schedule so you can still work while attending school”

M.R.

2019