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Certificate:Medical Office Assistant Diploma (Evening Winter 2025)

MOA at Work MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT DIPLOMA EVENING PROGRAM

At present there is a tremendous increase in demand for Health Care Professionals throughout British Columbia as skilled workers in this sector are retiring. This program teaches students the knowledge and skills required in the areas of anatomy, medical terminology, pharmacology, and, medical front office procedures, such as billing functions which are required to be successful in an entry level position as a MOA. Work in medical offices (Physician’s offices, private clinics, hospital departments, etc.) supporting Doctors with administrative tasks such as booking and confirming patient appointments, performing billing procedures, medical transcription and clerical duties, maintaining confidentiality, etc.
Prerequisites:
                Grade 12 or related experience & training
                Basic knowledge of MS Windows
                Basic keyboarding
                Grade 10 English, Foundations English 7 or equivalent
Course Requirements:
                90% attendance
                70% grade average
                Successfully complete MOA Diploma courses & requirements
Provide proof of immunizations & a negative TB test prior to practicum as required by practicum sites
                Acquire mandatory seasonal flu shot
                Complete a current Criminal Record Check as required by employers
3 week full time practicum during business hours
Basic supplies will be the student’s responsibility. (Binders, tabs, pens, pencils, USB drive etc.)
The following textbooks are required in class.  There will be the option to add new or used textbooks to your cart depending on your preferences.  See our BCJS Textbook Refund Policy for more information about our Used Textbook buy back program.    
Textbooks:
Employment Preparation Manual
Latest edition of The Language of Medicine
Stress Management Manual
Better Allies: Everyday Actions to Create Inclusive, Engaging Workplaces
Administrative & Clinical Procedures
Windows 10 Basics Manual
Customer Service Manual
Conflict Resolution Manual

*Students may now claim Business, Careers & Job Skills course tuition expenses as Education deductions.  Please ask your Accountant for more Information**

Key Details

Tuition:  $3,999.00





Schedule Information

Class Name (Course #/Class ID) Location Start Date Class Schedule
Administration Optimization with Microsoft (5300023 /9959) Montgomery Centre 09/11/2025 Weekly - Thu 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM; 3 sessions starting 9/11/2025, ending 9/25/2025
BCJS Practicums - MOA (2025 Winter cohort) (5100023 /9981) As per your practicum agreement 11/24/2025 Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM; 15 sessions starting 11/24/2025, ending 12/12/2025
Conflict Resolution (5100008 /9962) Montgomery Centre 02/20/2025 Weekly - Thu 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM; 2 sessions starting 2/20/2025, ending 2/27/2025
Customer Service Skills (5100013 /9958) Montgomery Centre 03/06/2025 Weekly - Thu 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM; 2 sessions starting 3/6/2025, ending 3/13/2025
Diploma Program Welcome MOA Winter 2025 (5100022 /11186) Montgomery Centre 01/21/2025 Weekly - Tue 6:30 PM - 6:55 PM; starting 1/21/2025, ending 1/21/2025
Diversity & Inclusion (5350017 /9957) Montgomery Centre 02/19/2025 Weekly - Wed 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM; 4 sessions starting 2/19/2025, ending 3/12/2025
Employment Preparation (5100009 /9961) Montgomery Centre 05/27/2025 Weekly - Tue 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM; 3 sessions starting 5/27/2025, ending 6/10/2025
Keyboarding Speed Test (5300010 /9963) Montgomery Centre 11/13/2025 Weekly - Thu 5:30 PM - 5:55 PM; starting 11/13/2025, ending 11/13/2025
Keyboarding: All Levels (5300010 /11190) Montgomery Centre 01/30/2025 Weekly - Thu 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM; starting 1/30/2025, ending 1/30/2025 & Weekly - Thu 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM; starting 6/12/2025, ending 6/12/2025
Medical Office Procedures, Billing, & Clinical Practice (5350002 /11193) Montgomery Centre 06/17/2025 Weekly - Tue 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM; 19 sessions starting 6/17/2025, ending 11/18/2025 & Weekly - Thu 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM; 6 sessions starting 10/2/2025, ending 11/6/2025 & Weekly - Thu 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM; starting 11/13/2025, ending 11/13/2025 & Weekly - Thu 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM; starting 11/20/2025, ending 11/20/2025 ;
Class Skip Dates : (No class on 7/1/2025, 7/3/2025, 8/5/2025, 8/7/2025, 8/12/2025, 8/14/2025, 11/11/2025)
Medical Terminology & Anatomy (5350005 /11189) Montgomery Centre 01/28/2025 Weekly - Tue 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM; 15 sessions starting 1/28/2025, ending 5/20/2025 ;
Class Skip Dates : (No class on 3/18/2025, 3/25/2025)
Microsoft 2019/365: Outlook (5300004 /9630) Montgomery Centre 06/26/2025 Weekly - Thu 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM; 8 sessions starting 6/26/2025, ending 9/4/2025 ;
Class Skip Dates : (No class on 7/3/2025, 8/7/2025, 8/14/2025)
Microsoft 2019/365: Word Associate (5300022 /11191) Montgomery Centre 04/03/2025 Weekly - Thu 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM; 10 sessions starting 4/3/2025, ending 6/5/2025
Microsoft Excel Online (5300001 /11192) Montgomery Centre 06/19/2025 Weekly - Thu 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM; starting 6/19/2025, ending 6/19/2025
Microsoft Teams Essentials (5300009 /11187) Montgomery Centre 01/21/2025 Weekly - Tue 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM; starting 1/21/2025, ending 1/21/2025
Stress Management (8960001 /9960) Montgomery Centre 02/06/2025 Weekly - Thu 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM; 2 sessions starting 2/6/2025, ending 2/13/2025
Windows 10 Basics (5100007 /11188) Montgomery Centre 01/23/2025 Weekly - Thu 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM; starting 1/23/2025, ending 1/23/2025