Dual-Credit Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk

Overview

The Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk Dual-Credit program combines essential administrative skills with hands-on clinical experience, preparing you for a dynamic career in healthcare.

You'll gain proficiency in medical office procedures, chart management, billing, health information law, and the latest client care software. With an unpaid practicum in a healthcare facility, you'll acquire real-world experience in both office and clinical settings. Graduates are well-equipped for roles like medical office assistant and unit clerk in hospitals, doctor's offices, and other healthcare environments.

If you're organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about healthcare administration, this program is your gateway to a rewarding career.

Is this the right fit for me?

To be successful in this program, Grade 11 or 12 students need:

• discretion
• critical thinking
• communication, organizational and time-management skills
• attention to detail
• adaptability
• interpersonal skills to establish a professional rapport with and instill confidence in patients
• conflict-resolution skills to deal effectively with the sometimes-difficult behaviours of people in distress
• the ability to maintain accuracy while multitasking or working under pressure
• a mature attitude toward the human body, wellness and disease processes • the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• the ability to type 30 words per minute (wpm)
• to be comfortable sitting for long periods.
• you should enjoy dealing with people, be comfortable using different types of computers and tech, and like compiling and organizing information.

Program length

This offering takes place over a full academic year, with a practicum in July (Sept. – July).

Pathways to post-secondary

These courses can be applied to a number of different post-secondary pathways, including:

• Health Information Management
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Courses

Credits

Students who complete the dual-credit Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk certificate are eligible to earn:

• up to 41 high school credits