Office Administration – Health Services (Four consecutive semesters)

Program Overview

Health offices are increasingly complex, driven by technology and requiring strong administrators at the helm. As a student in this program, you will learn medical terminology and have a general understanding of anatomy and physiology. You will understand procedures required to operate a medical office and will be able to transcribe a wide range of medical data. You will understand the latest hospital information systems and know how to use them. You will learn from professionals who are current in their field and will have the opportunity to enhance your resumé with real-life work experience.

Fast Track

Field Placement

Professional

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C or U)

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Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability
September 2019	Open	Closed

Tuition

Year one domestic: $3,025 (CDN)
Year one international: $13,187 (CDN)

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Semester 1 Courses

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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Unit clerk
Medical office assistant
Medical transcriptionist
Patient coordinator
Health records clerk
Medical administrator
Medical receptionist
Client information specialist
Medical stenographer
Optometrist's administrator

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Program Details

Classes in this program are offered in a compressed format on three consecutive days each week.

The Office Administration –Health Services program is available in both a two-year format and a compressed (four consecutive semesters) option.

Please note: Students who choose the compressed, fast-track option will have no semester off/summer break.

This program is designed to develop the skills required to perform administrative support in a wide variety of medical environments. You will gain a practical understanding and knowledge on topics including:

A basic understanding of anatomy and physiology
Confidentiality and privacy
Medical billing
Medical ethics
Medical office procedures
Medical terminology and transcription
Electronic medical records software
Patient management

With the medical field constantly changing and computers bringing new concepts and approaches to office procedures, you will receive training in computerized medical records systems, computerized Ontario Health Insurance Plan billing systems and other office equipment technology applications. This program will help you become a skilled and specialized professional that is comfortable with the latest technology and able to compete effectively in the workplace.

Please note: You will be required to achieve a keyboarding speed of 45 net words per minute to graduate.

Upon successful completion of the first two semesters for the compressed, fast-track option you may elect to finish your studies and graduate with a one year Ontario college certificate in Office Administration. Please make arrangements through Strategic Enrolment Services. Graduates with an average of 75 per cent or higher may use that qualification toward their Canadian Medical Secretary designation with the Ontario Medical Secretaries Association.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C or U)

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

Costs

YEAR ONE FEES	Domestic	International
Tuition	$3,025	$13,187
Compulsory Ancillary	$1,245	$1,720
Program Incidental	$0	$0
Total Fees:	$4,270	$14,907

Please note: fees are based on the 2018-2019 academic year and do not include textbooks. For more information please see Other fees to consider.

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Unit clerk
Medical office assistant
Medical transcriptionist
Patient coordinator
Health records clerk
Medical administrator
Medical receptionist
Client information specialist
Medical stenographer
Optometrist's administrator

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Hospitals
Medical clinics
Offices of physicians, surgeons, optometrists, chiropractors or other health practitioners
Medical laboratories
Medical offices
General, health and wellness, alternative medicine or radiology clinics
Community clinics
Educational or government institutions
Insurance companies
Pharmaceutical manufacturers and research facilities
Residential care facilities

Field Placement

Your learning experience will be complemented by a workplace field placement component in a medical office or hospital environment which will provide you with practical, hands-on experience and the opportunity to apply the theories and concepts learned in the Office Administration – Health Services program.

Pre-Placement Requirements

To be eligible for the field placement component of this program you must (at your expense) provide:

Current Level C CPR certification from a recognized provider
Current standard first aid certification from a recognized provider
Entry immunization form completed by a health-care provider
Criminal Reference Check – including Vulnerable Sector Screen (no more than 6 months old at time of placement)

Program Transfer, Degree Completion And Additional Credentials

Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include:

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Office Administration – Health Services (Four consecutive semesters)

Program Overview

Admission Requirements

Intakes and Availability

Tuition

Semester 1 Courses

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Program Details

Admission Requirements

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Costs

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Field Placement

Pre-Placement Requirements

Program Transfer, Degree Completion And Additional Credentials

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Helpful Resources

College guide September 2019 [PDF]

College guide September 2019 [Interactive]

Graduate Employment Report [PDF]