Program | Office Administration – Health Service
| Faculty | Health Service Management |
Credential | Ontario College Diploma | Duration | 2 Year |
Starting Month | September, January | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
Office Administration – Health Services (formerly C115 Office Administration – Medical) is a two-year diploma program that gives you the opportunity to develop the skills, abilities and knowledge needed in today’s dynamic medical environment.
You will learn practical skills, including:
computer applications
medical terminology
transcription
office procedures
medical billing
important verbal and written communications skills
The full-time program does not offer a part-time study option, however, George Brown College Continuing Education does offer evening and weekend courses toward a certificate in the Medical Office Assistant program. For the Continuing Education Course Guide visit coned.georgebrown.ca.
You may receive recognition in the full-time program for courses taken in this certificate, subject to assessment by the program coordinator.
Admission Requirement:
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and the selection criteria outlined below.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
Grade 12 English (C or U)
An information session is strongly recommended
Basic knowledge of keyboarding skills is recommended.
** Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Tuition Fees:
Application Fee | $95 |
Base Tuition Fee | $13,520 for 2 semesters $20,280 for 3 Semesters |
Incidental Fees (Student ID, Student association membership, etc.) | $1,500 |
Mandatory Health Insurance | $570.82 for one year coverage( Sep-Aug) $388.28 for 8 months coverage(Jan-Aug) $204.64 for 4 months coverage (May- Aug) |
Public Transportation ( Per year), estimated | $1,500 |
Books and supplies (estimated per year) | $1,000-$1,200 |
Career:
As a graduate you can become a vital member of the health-care team in a variety of positions including, but not limited to:
Office Administrator
Hospital Unit Clerk
Medical Transcriptionist
There are a wide range of employment opportunities open to you in this field. Graduates of our program have found employment in:
doctors’ offices
clinics
pharmaceutical companies
government agencies
hospitals
Website
http://www.georgebrown.ca/S135-2017-2018/