Medical Office Assistant

Health Unit Co-ordinator (HUC)

Our Medical Office Assistant with Health Unit Coordinator Diploma program provides employment ready and comprehensively trained graduates to address the growing shortage of well trained personnel in the healthcare industry. You will gain a full range of computer skills and comprehensive medical administrative knowledge to become fully qualified for a hands on administrative and clinical support capacity. Successful graduates will achieve the Certified Medical Assisting Professional designation in addition to their diploma.

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Prepare for a rewarding career in today’s healthcare industry with the Medical Office Assistant with Hospital Unit Clerk (HUC) Diploma. This comprehensive program equips you with the administrative, technical, and communication skills needed to work confidently in medical clinics, hospitals, specialist offices, and other healthcare settings.

You will develop a strong foundation in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, electronic medical records, medical office procedures, and patient communication. In addition, you will receive specialized Hospital Unit Clerk training, including nursing unit operations, hospital admissions and discharges, emergency response protocols, infection prevention and control, workplace ethics, and the processing of laboratory and medication orders.

To help you transition from the classroom to the workplace, the program concludes with a 160-hour Clinical Preceptorship at an approved healthcare facility, providing valuable hands-on experience and helping you graduate career ready.

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Overview

The Medical Office Assistant with Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) Diploma prepares you for administrative careers in hospitals, medical clinics, specialist offices, and other healthcare environments. In addition to earning your diploma, successful graduates receive the Certified Medical Assisting Professional (CMAP) designation, demonstrating their readiness for medical administrative and clinical support roles. The program combines classroom learning with a 160-hour Clinical Preceptorship, allowing you to gain valuable hands-on experience before graduation.

Courses

Comprehensive Medical Administrative Knowledge

Build a strong foundation in:

Medical terminology
Anatomy and physiology
Pharmacology
Medical office procedures
Clinical administrative procedures

Specialized Health Unit Coordinator Training

Develop the hospital administration skills required to work within healthcare facilities, including:

Nursing unit coordination
Hospital documentation
Emergency response codes
Infection prevention and control
Workplace ethics
Processing medication, laboratory, and physician orders
Understanding mental disorders and treatment procedures

Computer and Office Skills

Gain proficiency in the technology used throughout today’s healthcare industry, including:

Microsoft Office applications
Keyboarding
Basic bookkeeping
Professional communication
Personal and career development

Clinical Preceptorship

Apply your knowledge during a 160-hour Clinical Preceptorship at an approved healthcare facility, giving you valuable real-world experience before graduation.

Program Notes

Financial assistance may be available for eligible students.

To graduate, students must:

Achieve a minimum overall program average of 75%
Successfully complete the 160-hour Clinical Preceptorship
Meet all practicum requirements, including CPR/First Aid Level C, keyboarding proficiency, and placement requirements where applicable.

Admission Requirements

To enroll in the Medical Office Assistant with Health Unit Coordinator Diploma, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), Grade 12, or equivalent OR
Be at least 18 years of age and successfully complete the Mature Student Admissions assessment
Demonstrate English language proficiency (written and verbal)
Be physically able to meet the requirements of the program and clinical placement
Complete all required admission documentation

Clinical Placement Requirements

Before beginning the 160-hour Clinical Preceptorship, students must:

Achieve the required minimum program grades (75% overall program average)
Demonstrate a keyboarding speed of 40 words per minute
Hold a valid Standard First Aid & CPR Level C certification
Meet vaccination and medical requirements, if required by the placement site
Submit a résumé and placement preference form before placement
Complete a Criminal Record Check, if required
Sign confidentiality agreements and complete a placement interview if requested by the host facility

Career

Graduates of the Medical Office Assistant with Health Unit Coordinator Diploma are prepared for administrative roles in a wide range of healthcare settings. With training in both medical office administration and hospital unit coordination, you can pursue opportunities in:

Hospitals and Health Unit Coordinator departments
Physicians’ offices and medical clinics
Walk-in clinics
Hospital admissions and emergency departments
Outpatient and ambulatory care centres
Medical laboratories and diagnostic imaging centres
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics
Long-term care and extended care facilities
Mental health and allied healthcare centres
Community health organizations and group homes
Wellness and fitness centres
Medical finance and administrative departments

Potential Job Titles

Medical Office Assistant
Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)
Medical Receptionist
Medical Administrative Assistant
Hospital Unit Clerk
Patient Registration Clerk
Admissions Clerk
Medical Records Clerk
Clinic Administrator
Healthcare Administrative Assistant

FAQs

How to become a medical assistant?

To become a medical assistant, you typically need to complete a medical assistant course or program. These programs, like the one offered at Academy of Learning Brampton West (AOL Brampton West), provide you with the necessary medical administrative and clinical skills. In Ontario, graduating from a recognized medical office assistant program is a common pathway to this career.

What does a medical office assistant do?

A medical office assistant (MOA) handles a variety of crucial administrative and clinical tasks in a healthcare setting. Their duties often include patient reception, appointment scheduling, maintaining medical records, and assisting with basic clinical procedures under the supervision of healthcare professionals.

What does a Health Unit Co-ordinator do?

Health Unit Coordinators manage administrative tasks within hospital departments. Their responsibilities may include processing patient admissions and discharges, maintaining medical records, coordinating physician orders, scheduling procedures, answering inquiries, and supporting nurses and physicians.

How long is the Medical Office Assistant with Health Unit Coordinator program?

The program can be completed in approximately 51 weeks, including a 160-hour Clinical Preceptorship, allowing students to gain valuable hands-on experience before graduation.

Do I need healthcare experience before enrolling?

No. This program is designed for beginners and provides the knowledge and practical skills needed to start a career in healthcare administration.

Where can graduates work?

Graduates may find employment in:

Hospitals
Physicians’ offices
Medical clinics
Walk-in clinics
Long-term care facilities
Diagnostic imaging centres
Rehabilitation clinics
Community healthcare organizations
Medical laboratories

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