In this two-year diploma program, students develop the medical base of knowledge, technical and administrative skills, and professional communication expertise required to take on more progressive responsibilities in today's increasingly complex and dynamic healthcare environment.
With a strong emphasis on problem solving, hands-on application, and critical thinking, the Health Office Administration program prepares graduates to confidently assume administrative positions integral to the success of healthcare organizations. Coursework in medical and dental office management, hospital unit administration, insurance practices, and medical transcription, coupled with current business computing applications, bookkeeping, and office management procedures, ensures that graduates are in demand in a wide variety of healthcare settings. In addition to participating in health office simulations, students will have the opportunity to consolidate their skills in the fourth semester of the program through a seven-week (minimum 245 hour) unpaid work placement in a local healthcare organization.
