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Medical Office Assistant

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Program Overview

The Medical Office Assistant (MOA) program will provide students with the knowledge and training to be successful in a medical office. Students will learn how to communicate accurately with medical professionals and patients. They will learn the skills to perform office duties at a medical office or clinic, such as medical billing, medical transcription, and medical office procedures.

Want to work in a medical setting within 1 year? Learn the necessary skills required to communicate accurately with medical professionals and patients to perform office duties at a medical office.

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Job Opportunities

Graduates of the program can work in the following facilities:

Chiropractor’s office
Family Practice
Physiotherapist office

Walk–in Clinic
Private Surgical Center
Primary Healthcare Organization

Wages

Earn up to $31/hour

Program Admission Requirements

19 years of age or older, or Grade 12/ GED or equivalent; Successful completion of admissions interview and entrance language assessments test of the college.

Program Duration

Full Time: 500 hours/23 weeks / 5.3 months
Part Time: 500 hours/28 weeks / 6.5 months

Course Outline

Course #	Title of Course/Work Experience Component	# of Hours
COMP014	Computer Applications with Keyboarding	40
ADMN010	Customer Service and Communication	20
MEDI010	Medical Terminology	80
MEDI012	Medical Office Procedures	60
MEDI014	Medical Transcription	40
MEDI011	Pharmacology	40
MEDI016	Clinical Skills	40
MEDI018	Medical Billing	40
MEDI020	Electronic Medical Records	40
WORK005	Career Preparation	20
WORK032	Practicum OR Capstone Project	80
	TOTAL	500

Fee Structure

#	PARTICULARS	FEE	REMARKS
1	Tuition Fee	$ 4000	Domestic Students
2	Registration Fee	$ 250
3	Text Books	$ 795
Total		$5045
1	Tuition Fee	$ 7000	International Students
2	Registration Fee	$ 250
3	Text Books	$ 795
Total		$8045

This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.

Financial Assistance

Western Community College offers a variety of financial aid opportunities to ease students’ stress and allow them to focus on their studies. If you need extra support, we have flexible funding to accommodate all our students, no matter their financial situation.

BC Student Loan
In-house Financing
Student Line of Credit
Scholarships

Our dedicated Financial Aid Officers will help you every step of the way.

Why Study at Western Community College

Installment-based, low tuition fee.
100% Practicum Placement
Weekday, weekend, and evening classes optionally available
Part-time or full-time class schedule
Free CLB preparation classes * Conditions Apply
Graduate employment rate: 97%

Admissions Contact Information

Mon – Sunday 9:00A.M. – 5:00P.M.

Surrey Campus

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