Course Description

Program Description The two-year program focuses on technical and professional skills required to work in a variety of Health Service settings. You will learn to use specialized medical software, OHIP billing, electronic calendaring and scheduling, and communication software applications. Things you'll learn Medical office procedures. Medical terminology, anatomy and medicine. Medical e-billing and scheduling. Medical transcription and techniques. Specialized medical software applications. Medical Simulation or Field Placement When you have successfully completed the first three terms and have met a prescribed GPA, you have the option of choosing either a Medical Simulation course or Field Placement (two days per week). Both options prepare you for entry-level administrative support positions in a medical office or setting. This is an excellent opportunity to gain work experience and evaluate different career paths. Learning in this program includes: Specialized administrative support to medical professionals. Producing accurate medical documents using a variety of specialized medical software applications. OHIP billing information electronically. Research on the Internet. Scheduling and task coordination skills. Essential interpersonal skills. Customer service skills through simulated patient encounters. Written and oral communication skills.

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