Office Administration - Health Services

Office Administration - Health Services, Diploma

  • Application Deadline
  • 24 months
    Duration

Overview

A well-run and efficient office within a medical practice, clinic or other healthcare setting is vital to the success of the practice and to the quality of the healthcare provided. Office Administration graduates in the healthcare sector have the organizational and clinical support skills necessary to ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care and service. 

Faculty in the Office Administration – Health Services program are experienced individuals providing industry-related training that not only teaches you specialized skills required to be a part of a health care team, but also core competencies transferable across all industries.

The Office Administration - Health Services program at Centennial College helps you develop essential healthcare support skills such:

  • Medical terminology
  • Anatomy for Health Administration
  • Medical Transcription
  • Medical Office Procedures
  • Electronic health record management
  • Computerized OHIP billing
  • Diagnostic and lab procedures

A two-day-per-week work placement at some of Toronto’s prestigious hospitals and healthcare clinics will allow you to put those skills to use in real-life experiences before you graduate.

Career Outlook

  • Medical Office Assistant
  • Medical Transcriptionist
  • Medical Receptionist/Office Administrator
  • Medical Office Manager
  • Patient Care Coordinator
  • Medical secretary
  • Medical office administrator
  • Clinic assistant
  • Health office administrator

Detailed Programme Facts

  • More details:

    International students: Apply early! Allow approximately four to six months before start for admission and Study Permit/Visa processing. 
  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 24 months
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus
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Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • College Communication
  • Keyboarding 
  • Office Administration Technology 
  • Introduction to Word Processing 
  • Document Review & Proofreading 
  • Financial Procedures 

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    6

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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  • Minimum required score:

    80

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.

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  • Minimum required score:

    550

    The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks. Read more about TOEFL®PBT.

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General Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
  • English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required) or take the Centennial College English Skills Assessment for Admission

Tuition Fee

  • International

    16531 CAD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 16531 CAD per year and a duration of 24 months.
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Funding

Centennial College is offering two (2) scholarships to international students. One scholarship is awarded to an international student based on merit; the other to an international transfer student from China based on academic performance. Both scholarships are offered to eligible students who have successfully completed two consecutive semesters.

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

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