Office Administration Certificate: Medical Office Skills
Overview
Get a full introduction to the terminology, procedures, records, forms, and routines needed to succeed in a medical office environment.| Tuition | N/A |
|---|---|
| Credential | Certificate |
| Length | 2-3 years |
| Hours | N/A |
| Delivery | N/A |
| Campus | Downtown |
| Start Dates |
What to expect
- Lectures, presentations, discussions, practical examples
- Individual and group work
- Interactive and collaborative classroom activities
- Case studies
- Assignments, projects, presentations
- Quizzes, tests
What you will learn
- Apply current principles of business English, including accurate grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word choice
- Compose clear, concise business documents including letters, emails, and reports
- Apply principles of supervisory management to the work environment
- Apply principles of decision making to the work environment
- Demonstrate appropriate technological skills including keyboarding
- Perform appropriate medical office procedures
- Perform basic office accounting, payroll, or bookkeeping functions
- Confidently present information to a group
- Demonstrate appropriate organizational skills
- Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills
Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion
Students must complete the Office Administration Certificate: Medical Office Skills within three years.
Admission Requirement
Program-specific
Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners. Applicants should be 18 years of age or older and a graduate of a secondary school or equivalent.Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.
Recommended Characteristics
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Program Availability
Not currently available.
Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| OACP 1102 | Keyboarding for Beginners | 1.5 |
| OACP 1103 | Writing Business Letters | 0.5 |
| OACP 1104 | Grammar Review Bus Writing | 0.5 |
| OACP 1106 | Building Powerful Vocabulary | 0.5 |
| OACP 1107 | Memos, Emails, and Reports | 0.5 |
| OACP 1108 | Medical Terminology 1 | 2.5 |
| OACP 1109 | Medical Terminology 2 | 2.5 |
| OACP 1111 | Medical Office Procedures | 2 |
| OACP 1123 | Business English Skills Test | 0 |
| OACP 1127 | Supervis/Mgmt DecisionMaking | 2 |
| OACP 1137 | Medical Office Billing | 1 |
| OACP 1155 | Clinical Procedures | 0.5 |
| OACP 1156 | Medical Document Transcription | 1.5 |
| Total Credits | 15.5 | |
This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
Fees and Costs
* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a non-refundable deposit ($300 or $500, depending on program).
Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.
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How to Apply
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VCC Registrar's Office
1155 East Broadway
Vancouver, B.C., V5T 4V5
Contact us
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Phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
Email: studentservice@vcc.ca
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