Canadian Health Care Academy offers this dynamic 7-month program for those highly organized individuals who wish to enter the medical administration field. A part time schedule with full time studies allows students to continue working during studies. As well, on-site observation days and a 5-week practicum at the end of the program ensure that the students gather the ever important “on the job” knowledge prior to going out into the work force.

Program Runs 3 days per week 8 - 4:30
2008 - November 17th
2009 - March 9th, June 15th & September 7th

Pre-requisites:
· Grade 12 or Equivalent
· English Entrance Assessment
· Medical and TB Clearance
· Criminal Record Check
· Typing assessment of 25 words uncorrected or higher

Core Program Models:
· Medical terminology
· Pharmacology
· Business office procedures
· Working with others
· Infection control
· Canadian Law for Healthcare

Unit Clerk Module:
· The nursing department
· The patient’s chart
· Processing doctors’ orders
· Clinical Practice

Medical Transcription Module:
· Medical dictation and transcription
· Advanced keyboarding
· Seminars include: Professional Development (job search & interview
  techniques) and WHMIS