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Certificate:Medical Office Assistant Diploma (Fall 2023)

MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT DIPLOMA 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 weeks 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
The Language of Medicine 12th Edition
Introduction to Microsoft Office 365: Manual
Stress Management Manual
Inclusion: Diversity, The New Workplace & The Will To Change
Administrative & Clinical Procedures
Note: For some of the textbooks you have the option to purchase used copies at a reduced price. Please contact our office to inquire.
 
*Students may now claim Business, Careers & Job Skills course tuition expenses as Education deductions.  Please ask your Accountant for more Information**
 

Key Details

Tuition:  $4,199.00





Schedule Information

Class Name (Course #/Class ID) Location Start Date Class Schedule
BCJS Practicums- MOA (Fall 2023) (5100023 /7826) Millside Centre 11/27/2023 Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM; 15 sessions starting 11/27/2023, ending 12/15/2023
Computer Essentials for the Medical Office Assistant (5300009 /5706) Millside Centre 09/25/2023 Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM; 9 sessions starting 9/25/2023, ending 10/6/2023 ;
Class Skip Dates : (No class on 10/2/2023)
Diploma Program Welcome MOA Fall 2023 (5100022 /5704) Millside Centre 09/25/2023 Weekly - Mon 8:30 AM - 8:55 AM; starting 9/25/2023, ending 9/25/2023
Diversity & Inclusion (5350017 /5709) Millside Centre 10/16/2023 Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM; 5 sessions starting 10/16/2023, ending 10/20/2023
Employment Preparation for Medical Office Assistants (5100009 /5708) Millside Centre 10/10/2023 Weekly - Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM; 4 sessions starting 10/10/2023, ending 10/13/2023
Keyboarding Speed Test (5300010 /5714) Millside Centre 11/22/2023 Weekly - Wed 8:30 AM - 8:55 AM; starting 11/22/2023, ending 11/22/2023
Keyboarding: MOA (5300010 /5705) Millside Centre 09/25/2023 Weekly - Mon 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; starting 9/25/2023, ending 9/25/2023
Medical Office Procedures & Clinical Practice including Billing & EMR (5350002 /5712) Millside Centre 10/24/2023 Weekly - Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Mon 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM; 21 sessions starting 10/24/2023, ending 11/22/2023 & Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 17 sessions starting 10/30/2023, ending 11/22/2023 ;
Class Skip Dates : (No class on 11/13/2023)
Medical Pharmacology (5350003 /5713) Millside Centre 10/25/2023 Daily - Wed,Thu,Fri 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 3 sessions starting 10/25/2023, ending 10/27/2023
Medical Terminology & Anatomy (5350005 /5707) Millside Centre 09/26/2023 Weekly - Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Mon 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 17 sessions starting 9/26/2023, ending 10/20/2023 ;
Class Skip Dates : (No class on 10/2/2023, 10/9/2023)
Standard First Aid with CPR level C and AED (Blended) (5350016 /5715) CE Online, Millside Centre 11/23/2023 Weekly - Thu 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM; starting 11/23/2023, ending 11/23/2023 & Weekly - Fri 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM; starting 11/24/2023, ending 11/24/2023 (New lessons are released None specified)
Stress Management for Medical Office Assistants (5900005 /5710) Millside Centre 10/23/2023 Daily - Mon,Tue 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM; 2 sessions starting 10/23/2023, ending 10/24/2023
WHMIS 2015 (5250003 /5711) Millside Centre 10/23/2023 Weekly - Mon 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; starting 10/23/2023, ending 10/23/2023