Medical Office Administration (Certificate)
Curriculum Guideline
Effective Date:
Program code
CTMOAD
Discontinued
No
Program
Faculty
Health Sciences
Department
Health Information Management
Credential type
Certificate
Transcript title
Cert. in Med Office Admin.
Date of first offering
Start term
202220
End term
Not Specified
Credential
Certificate in Medical Office Administration
Length of program
Two semesters
Credits
30.00
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.
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: | ||
|
Keyboarding |
3.00 |
|
|
Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology I |
3.00 |
|
|
Business Communications and Procedures |
3.00 |
|
|
General Office Skills |
3.00 |
|
|
Computer Applications I |
3.00 |
|
|
Medical Administrative Procedures |
3.00 |
|
|
Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology II |
3.00 |
|
|
Electronic Medical Records and Medical Billing Procedures |
3.00 |
|
|
Clinical Office Procedures |
3.00 |
|
|
Career Development |
2.00 |
|
|
Office Practicum |
1.00 |
|
|
Total credits |
|
30.00 |
** Career Development must be taken during your final semester in the program.