Office Administration - Medical FAST TRACK

Thames Campus - Chatham (K232)

Two Year - Ontario College Diploma (delivered in less than 1 year)

September

Dr. Andrea Belanger
(519) 354-9714 ext. 3804
abelanger@stclaircollege.ca

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level qualify for admission to this program.

Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.

PROGRAM GOALS
Graduates of this program become members of a professional health care team. They are able to manage a medical office, book appointments, schedule and do charting. They will also have an understanding of OHIP billing and be able to transcribe medical letters and references for doctors. The medical office administrator also has a strong understanding of the Canadian health care system and knows medical office terminology and procedures.

This program targets students who have excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills. Accuracy is important along with the ability to organize and prioritize. The student must be considerate and work effectively in a multicultural environment. Good communication skills, both written and oral are also important. Excellent keyboarding skills are an asset.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• FAST TRACK allows you to get your two year diploma in three semesters!
• Internship in the final semester in a doctor's office, medical clinic, hospital or healthcare facility
• Advanced computer software

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunities in the health care field are diverse and include physicians' offices, hospitals, laboratories, medical clinics, dental offices, nursing homes, health insurance offices, public health offices and alternative health therapy offices.

DEGREE COMPLETION
Davenport University offers the chance for students who have completed the OA - Medical program, to continue their studies to achieve a degree. The time frame would be approximately 2 additional years resulting in the acquisition of a Bachelor Degree in Health Information Management at Davenport University. Online courses are available. See www.davenport.edu.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Program Physical Demands Analysis: K232

FIELD PLACEMENTS
Some of our employers who provide our placement settings require a clear POLICE RECORD CHECK for criminal offences with vulnerable sector screening before accepting a student into the clinical setting. The record check MUST be obtained by the student and at the student’s expense. If you are unable to obtain this police clearance please discuss this with the coordinator to ensure that proper arrangements can be made in advance for your placement. Some of our employers who provide our placement settings also require up to date immunizations and a proof of a negative TB test. Should you be unable to acquire these, please discuss the matter in advance with the coordinator.

YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2011 are as follows:

$5,594.43
$600 - $800

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students, see Tuition & Fees.