Do you like working with people? The Medical Office Assistant program is designed to provide you with the medical, business, and communication skills necessary to start a career as part of the health care team in a medical office.

The 6 week co-op placement combined with 20 weeks of instructor led classroom learning ensures you graduate confident and familiar with the use of medical terminology, office procedures, microcomputer applications, customer service and related skills. Common job titles for students obtaining employment after graduation include medical office assistant, dental office assistant, medical secretary, medical transcriptionist, receptionist and medical billing clerk.

This course is a 26 week diploma program offered during the day and includes a 6 week co-op placement.

After completing one year of employment after graduation, students will be eligible to write a third party examination to obtain the designation of “Certified Medical Secretary” through the Ontario Medical Secretaries Association.

Algonquin Careers Academy encourages graduates to consider this certificate and would be pleased to provide additional information upon request.

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