Medical Office Administration Diploma Students

Students at Springfield College Brampton

Medical Office Assistant Diploma Student

Diploma in Medical Office Administration (MOA)
with Practicum Internship

(Approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005)

Program Overview

Medical Office Administrators/Assistants are important members of the health care system as they provide assistance to patients/clients related to various administrative, and clinical areas. The Medical Office Administration (MOA) program at Springfield College has been designed with expert knowledge of healthcare system and skill expertise in the medical field to prepare students to acquire necessary information and skills for employment in Canadian healthcare setting. This program opens doors to a variety of employment opportunities for the students with strong potential for growth and advancement in the Canadian healthcare system.

Our teaching schedule and classes for these programs are conveniently arranged for students to accommodate for their busy lifestyle. Moreover, our programs are designed to prepare students for a successful career in their fields of interest.

Financial Assistance provided for students needing help
Job search guidance & assistance for students

Career Prospects and Opportunities

You can earn around $22 – $35/per hour and above
Part time/Full time

Job opportunities for Medical Office Administrators are plentiful.

The work opportunities include following, but not limited to-

Medical/Health Office Assistant
Dental Office Assistant
Medical/Health Office Manager
Hospitals and long-term care facilities
Hospital Patient Registration Clerk
Medical/Dental Receptionist
Medical/Dental/hospital front desk Manager
Private clinics and nursing homes
Retirement residences and Senior homes
Special-care homes and integrated-care facilities

Medical Transcriptionist
Ward Clerk
Hospital Unit Coordinator
Medical Billing Clerk/Secretary
Administrator in Government Health Agencies

Academic Requirements

Students enrolled in vocational program are required to meet or exceed the admission requirements prescribed in Section 19 of Reg 415/06 of Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities, before they begin a program.

Students should meet the following minimum requirements:

• An Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent (Grade 12 for International Students), or

• Students are 18 years of age or older and pass a qualifying RAI Test / CAAT with Grade D.

Policy for granting credits or advanced standing:

If student has a college or university level subject similar to a Springfield College subject, he/she may be eligible to apply for an Advanced Standing credit at our college. If the request for advanced standing is successful, the student will not be required to take the subject.

Any given subjects can receive credit to a maximum percentage (i.e. 30%) of the entire program hours.

Practicum Placement

At the conclusion of the theory class training in this MOA program, Springfield College provides a very crucial Practicum placement opportunity for 160 hours duration to derive first hand work experience at a healthcare facility. The students will partake in on the job training or, field placement in a healthcare facility arranged by Springfield College. This aspect of the Medical Office Administration program helps to provide students with practical experience that will allow them to apply classroom learning in real-world work situations and get in depth knowledge and skills to build a successful career in the field of their choice.

Program Duration

The Medical Office Administration program at Springfield College is 25 weeks in length with the understanding that students will be able to attain the essential knowledge and skills to be successful Healthcare Professionals and skilled members of Canadian Healthcare System. Those who are currently employed in medical office, hospitals or other healthcare institutions can also join this program to receive diploma or further their skills and knowledge.

21 weeks In-Class training program

4 weeks Practicum placement- 160 hrs (Mandatory)

Program Tuition Fees: $7245.00 (Payable in interest-free installments)

Start Dates available every month, with flexible schedule.

For any other information, call our Administrator at 905-216-1600 or email us at admin@springfieldcollege.ca