Healthcare

Medical Office Assistant (Online)

Take your education to a new level with a flexible learning environment in the growing field of healthcare.

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Type

Diploma

Duration

32 Weeks (FT); 64 Weeks (PT)

Internship

Unavailable

Program Outline

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About The Program

The Medical Office Assistant (online) diploma program provides students with flexible schedule options.

Career Opportunities

As an Medical Office Assistant graduate, you will qualify for positions such as Medical Office Assistant, Medical Secretary, Medical Billing Clerk, Medical Billing Secretary, Medical Office Administrator, Medical Receptionist, Clinical Assistant, Ward Secretary, and Booking Clerk.

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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 New Brunswick data. Local (or regional) income may vary.

Program Details

Does a career in the medical field exhilarate you?

Do you want to be a part of the fast-paced and growing healthcare industry while gaining the skills you need to succeed in a business environment?

If you’re looking to enhance your abilities in an office setting as well as gain medical experience, but prefer to have more control over how, when, and where you can study, then the Medical Office Assistant online program is the right fit for you. This program provides you with the opportunity to pursue a diploma at your own pace and offers online courses to give you the flexibility to comfortably fit an education into your busy life.

By the end of the program, you will be equipped with all the skills you need to be successful at the forefront of a doctor’s office and as an assistant who’s assessing patients. You will understand the different classes of drugs and their use in various treatments, be well-versed in medical terminology, gain knowledge about the Canadian healthcare system, and learn clinical procedures generally performed in a medical office – prescription handling, assisting patients with their exams, and diagnostic testing.

You will also learn computer fundamentals, with emphasis on computers outfitted with the Microsoft Windows operating system, and gain a strong understanding of all Microsoft applications. The Medical Office Assistant program will help build on your communication and multi-tasking skills, as well as enhance your knowledge in Accounting applications. You will be encouraged to be a team player while putting your professional and interpersonal skills to practice throughout the course of this program.

Schedules

Full-time Schedule:

You also have the choice to take the Medical Office Assistant program full-time. In just 32 weeks, you can obtain four certifications:

– Business Applications Certificate

– Accounting and Applications Certificate

– Healthcare Fundamentals Certificate

– Medical Practice Certificate

Commit up to 20 hours per week to complete weekly requirements. Click here to see a larger version of this image.

Part-time Schedule:

You can take the Medical Office Assistant program part-time, committing up to ten hours to complete weekly requirements. Each subsequent 16-week blocks, you will work towards the following:

– Business Applications Certificate

– Accounting and Applications Certificate

– Healthcare Fundamentals Certificate

– Medical Practice Certificate

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Course Listings: Nova Scotia

Management of Drug Distribution Systems

This course will examine various drug distribution systems in pharmacy practice and prepare learners to effectively manage operations in different practice settings to ensure safe and effective drug supply and distribution. Learners will explore distributive functions in institutional settings, as well as common drug plans and their formularies, adjudication challenges, inventory management elements, and common business practices. Accurate product release within the parameters of the pharmacy technician role receives special emphasis.

Pharmacology

This course provides a practical, applied approach to pharmacology. Through a variety of learning tools such as assignments, quizzes, case studies, and group work, the student will enhance their ability to practice competently and contribute to a safe patient care setting. Participants will gain basic knowledge related to the pharmacological uses of drugs within a variety of commonly encountered medical conditions.

Product Preparation

This course addresses the theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for safe and accurate preparation of sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical products. For non-sterile preparation, students will focus on compounding practices for various internal and external preparations and specialty dosage forms, equipment and tools, professional guidelines, standards and legislation, pharmaceutical calculations, and documentation requirements. For sterile product preparation, areas of emphasis include infection control, aseptic technique, parenteral dosage forms, accurate calculations, appropriate use of equipment, and quality control. Best practices associated with the preparation of TPN and antineoplastics are also covered.

Professional Practice

Students will be prepared for entry to practice in four main areas of focus: ethics and professionalism, legal requirements, scope of practice, and communication skills. Through a variety of learning tools, the student will enhance his/her ability to practice competently within the professional practice framework.

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.

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Success Stories

“I have been welcomed by the office crew (Education Consultants, Financial Aid Officers, and the Employment Specialist); all my instructors have taught me at the highest of their ability, it has been a great experience! I have been assisted by everyone at this school to assure I have the best experience!”

Kristen

2019