DOMESTIC APPLICATIONS
Program revisions are underway. We anticipate launching the revised program in Fall 2025
Program
Medical Office Administration (Certificate)
Faculty
Health Sciences
Department
Health Information Management
Credits
30.00
Length of Program
Two semesters
Credential Type
Certificate
Admission Type
Limited Enrolment
Overview
Learn procedures for medical office administration, including how to communicate accurately with medical professionals and patients, with the Certificate in Medical Office Administration (MOA). You’ll take MOA courses in anatomy, physiology, medical transcription, medical and pharmaceutical terminology, patient scheduling and billing, and develop your clinical skills with a three-week practicum.
By the time you graduate from the Medical Office Administration program, you’ll be proficient in the keeping of both paper and electronic medical records and will know how to manage offices and communicate effectively with medical professionals and patients.
After one year of experience, MOAs are eligible to write the Medical Office Assistant of B.C. registration examination.
International students are not currently eligible for this program. For more information, contact Douglas College International.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
- General College Admission Requirements (excluding Language Proficiency Requirement)
- English 11 with a grade of "C" or better or the following exemptions:
- EN 12 "P"
- EN LIT 12 "P"
- TPC 12 "P"
- COMM 12 "C+"
Notes:
- Strong English skills are required. Students who are weak in English skills should consider upgrading through either ENGU or ELLA courses.
Cost
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Program Requirements
Curriculum Framework
Graduation Requirements:
- Successful completion of 30 credits
- 50% of all coursework (15 credits) must be completed at Douglas College
- All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” or higher except Mastery graded course(s).
- Require a minimum program GPA of 2.00
- Time Limit for Completion: 4 years from acceptance into the program.
Course Requirements:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
| Required courses: | ||
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Keyboarding |
3.00 |
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Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology I |
3.00 |
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Business Communications and Procedures |
3.00 |
|
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General Office Skills |
3.00 |
|
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Computer Applications I |
3.00 |
|
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Medical Administrative Procedures |
3.00 |
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Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology II |
3.00 |
|
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Electronic Medical Records and Medical Billing Procedures |
3.00 |
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Clinical Office Procedures |
3.00 |
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Career Development |
2.00 |
|
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Office Practicum |
1.00 |
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Total credits |
|
30.00 |
** Career Development must be taken during your final semester in the program.
Program Guidelines
Program Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this program and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the program, consider the previous version as the applicable version.
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TUITION DEPOSIT
When offered a full-time seat in this program a non-refundable, non-transferable $350 tuition deposit is required.
Career Pathways
Career opportunities include:
- Administrative Clerk
- Applications Assistants
- Chiropractor Office Assistant
- Clerical Assistant Clerk (Nursing Unit Assistant)
- Clinic Office Assistant
- Dental Office Assistant
- Junior Medical Office Assistant
- Lead, Patient Medical Home
- Massage Therapy Office Assistant
- Medical Office Receptionist
- Medical Secretary