Medical Administration Assistant
Overview
This 8-month certificate provides students with foundational administrative and technical skills required for entry-level employment in healthcare settings. The program introduces students to the structure of the Canadian healthcare system while developing competencies in office procedures, communication, and medical documentation. Graduates are prepared to work in hospitals, medical and dental clinics, veterinary practices, and laboratories.
Success Factors
You might be a good fit for this program if you would enjoy:
- Being detail oriented and organized.
- Health care and helping others.
- Working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Using organizational and multitasking skills to manage a variety of administrative tasks.
Admissions
Admission Requirements
- A complete Manitoba Grade 12 or equivalent
- English 40G/40S or equivalent
- Consumer/Essential Mathematics 40S or equivalent
If you received your education outside of Manitoba, please review the equivalent admission requirements: Interprovincial or International.
English is the language of instruction at Assiniboine. All applicants educated outside of Canada or in a country not on the test exempt list are expected to meet the English language proficiency requirements.
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Careers & Connections
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Medical Administration Assistant program will be prepared to work in:
- hospitals,
- medical and dental clinics,
- veterinary practices,
- laboratories.
Connections
Assiniboine has a number of agreements with other colleges, universities and professional organizations, making it possible to apply credit taken at Assiniboine to programs at other institutions. For information on agreements, see Articulation Agreements.
Tools & Supplies
ASSINIBOINE BOOKSTORE
Textbooks, supplies and uniforms may be purchased at the Assiniboine Bookstore at the Victoria Avenue East Campus. Booklists are available from your school office 30 days prior to the start date of your program.
Technology Requirements
Students in this program are required to bring their own laptop for use on-campus. The laptop must meet the technical needs outlined by the program. MAC computing devices are not compatible with program software. See Technology Requirements for detailed information.
Courses & Costs
Costs
The tuition cost for this program is $12,423 (not government-funded). A nonrefundable tuition deposit of $6,000 must be paid to hold your seat; upon acceptance into the program, this amount will be deducted from the total tuition cost.
All fees are estimated and subject to change without notice.
Courses
To receive a Medical Administration Assistant certificate, students must successfully complete 60 academic credits.
Course List:
- Interpersonal Management (PEDV-1010) | 6 Credits
- Medical Terminology 1 (HLTH-0113) | 6 Credits
- Medical Terminology 2 (HLTH-0157) | 6 Credits
- Office Procedures 1 (OFAD-0022) | 6 Credits
- Word Processing 1 (COMP-0129) | 6 Credits
- Medical Simulation (OFAD-0007) | 6 Credits
- Medical Transcription (COMP-0565) | 6 Credits
- Office Procedures 2 (OFAD-0024) | 6 Credits
- Software Applications 1 (COMP-0564) | 6 Credits
- Word Processing 2 (COMP-0046) | 6 Credits