Program at a glance
Credential
Certificate
Work experience
Clinical/fieldwork placement
Study options
Full-time
Part-time
Open to International
No
Area of study
Length
8 months, full-time
Start your career as a Medical Office Administrator!
Medical Office Administrators play a critical role in our provincial healthcare system. This program will prepare you for the administrative and clinical duties of an office administrator in a medical or health care office.
Is medical office administration right for you?
The Medical Office Administration Certificate program is designed to provide the foundational knowledge, skills and abilities required to begin supporting the administrative needs of a modern medical or healthcare office.
Small class size
With smaller class sizes, you'll get to know your peers and instructors for more in-depth learning, support and camaraderie.
Work experience
Put your skills to work and gain valuable industry experience. Students must complete a capstone course which includes 70 hours of field practice in a local clinic.
After graduation
As a graduate, you are prepared to engage in basic triage of patients, charting, billing, and scheduling while working independently in a variety of health care settings.
You will also have a foundation to further study with 鶹ýӳ'sBusiness Administrationdiploma orBachelor of Business Administration. Talk to anAcademic Advisorto learn more about your options. You may be able to use courses taken in this program in other credentials in theSchool of Businessor the college.
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What you'll learn
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Program outline
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline.
What to expect
The program consists of 10 courses delivered primarily through face-to-face instruction. Evening and daytime classes are held predominantly at the Interurban campus.
In order to complete this program in eight months, you must start in the Fall term and study full-time. If you are planning to study part-time or begin in either the Winter or Summer term, please meet with an Academic Advisor or Program Leader prior to beginning the program to assist with course planning.
“Having the opportunity to participate in a Practicum really helped me hone the skills that I learned during the MOA program. Having been able to practically apply these skills in a working and professional environment has really helped me on my career path.” - 2022 Graduate
Tuition, Fees & Financial Assistance
Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025
Estimated Tuition
Tuition estimates are for the entire program.
Medical Office Administration, Certificate
$5,066 (domestic)
Domestic tuition feesvary depending on the individualcourse feesfor the classes you select.
Student Fees
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:Student Fees.
Financial assistance
You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.
Admission requirements
One of:
C in English 12
C in English 12 鶹ýӳ Alternative
When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.
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Missing admission requirements?
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Need help applying?
Find out more on How to Apply or speak to an Admissions Advisor.
Our teaching staff
鶹ýӳ is proud of the excellent quality of its instruction. Our teaching staff are experienced, inspiring and supportive of each student's journey.
If you have admissions questions contact us today!
If you have questions about what you can expect to learn in your programcontact the School of Business.
Faculty/staff profile
Nicholas Read
Department Chair, Program Leader - Medical Office
readn@camosun.ca
250-370-4165
Centre for Business & Access (CBA)
Faculty/staff profile
Contact information
School of Business