As the population continues to age, the healthcare industry is facing a growing shortage of well-trained personnel. Throughout the North American healthcare industry, there is a need to increase the size and skill of the workforce.

Medical administrative assistants perform a variety of administrative duties in doctor's offices, hospitals, wellness clinics and other medical settings. The medical office is a diverse environment that requires essential skills in the daily office administration including scheduling appointments, patient reception and processing, record management, accounting, healthcare billing, reports and requisitioning, medical transcription and medical office terminology as well as key interpersonal communication skills when working with patients and team members.

Grade 12 (Ontario Secondary School Diploma)

OR

Equivalency (foreign credentials must be translated into English and compared for Grade 12 equivalency by a recognized organization)

OR

Mature student with a score of 11 or more on FCC’s English Exam

AND

Medical Certificate (Immunization Form)

Signed Disclaimer for Students in Program Leading To Work with Vulnerable Sectors

Canada wide Police Clearance of Criminal Record including Vulnerable Sector (within 30 days of starting school)