Medical Office Program
Medical Terminology
Learn to understand, spell,
and pronounce medical words and phrases. Develop
a basic understanding of body systems, anatomy,
and medical disorders as well as word structures,
prefixes, suffixes, and root forms. Content covers
fundamentals for a variety of healthcare jobs.
Expect 6 or more hours of study per week. This
course is recognized by Camosun College for entry
into some programs and prepares students to write
the VIHA exam.
Prerequisite: English 12 or equivalent
Required text: The Language of Medicine 8th Edition;
$95 (Text price may change.)
Instructor: Angela Ndakwe
60 hours Location: WestShore
Annex
Fee: $350 for April course
Tue & Fri April 20 - July 9 6:00 - 8:30 pm
NEW Fee this fall: $395
Tue & Fri Sept 21 - Dec
10 6 - 8:30 pm
140-10mt-4
This intensive 60-hour course is recognized
by Camosun College for entry into some programs
and prepares students to write the VIHA exam.
View
the Medical Terminology course outline
Medical Office Assistant Program
Information Session for Fall 2010 Program
Tues, August 31 at 6:00 pm
A skilled medical office assistant is an invaluable
asset to any medical office, able to work smoothly
and efficiently with medical professionals and patients
while performing a range of office duties. If you
enjoy working with people in a dynamic environment,
this program will provide you with the skills to
get started in this exciting career.
Designed for adult students who already have prior
computer and typing skills, this program consists
of four core courses which total 80 instructional
hours.
Courses include:
- Medical Terminology or Basic Medical Terminology
for MOA’s
- Medical Office Assistant Procedures
- Computerized Medical Billing
- Medical Keyboarding
Adult students who do not have sufficient typing or computer skills are expected to achieve these skills prior to the Medical Billing and Keyboarding portion of the program
View
the Medical Office Program outline
Program Options
The program provides three options, depending on learner's goals and prior learning:
Option A - 80 hours of instruction
- This option is for individuals who wish to
work in a GP's office, clinic or other medical
offices. Students take a condensed (20 hours)
course in basic medical terminology plus learn
medical office assistant procedures, computerized
medical billing and medical typing.
Option B - 60 hours of instruction
- This option is for individuals who have already
completed the WestShore Centre or Camosun College
Medical Terminology course in the past 3 years,
with a grade of 75% or better. Students learn
medical office assistant procedures, computerized
medical billing and medical typing.
Option C - 120 hours of instruction
- This option offers students the option of
taking the more intensive 60-hour Medical Terminology
in the first term and the Medical Office Assistant
Procedures & Medical Billing and Keyboarding
in the following term.
Adult students who do not have sufficient typing
or computer skills are expected to achieve these
skills prior to the Computerized Medical Billing
and Keyboarding portion of the program.
Medical Terminology Basics for MOA’s
This eight session course
introduces you to basic medical terms you may encounter
in a medical office or clinic. Develop a basic understanding
of body systems, anatomy and medical words and phrases.
This course is designed as a prerequisite for Medical
Office Assistant Procedures but does not fulfil
entry outcomes into VIHA and most college program
prerequisites.
Adult students who have completed the intensive
60-hour Medical Terminology within the past 3 years,
with 75% or better are not required to take the
Basic Medical Terminology for MOA’s course.
Medical Office Assistant Procedures
Learn what is required
to function efficiently in a medical office environment.
Learn office procedures, medical records, communications,
telephone techniques, the importance of confidentiality
and how to assit physicians and patients.
Medical Billing and Keyboarding
Learn computerized medical
billing and scheduling using the OSLER Medical Systems.
A comprehensive medical billing program with varied
and up-to-date modules that will assist the MOA
in the medical office. Keyboarding speed and accuracy
is a portion of this medical program and vital to
an MOA.
Program Prerequisites
Prerequisites required prior to Computerized Medical Billing
- Typing speed of 30 wpm (documentation or assessment)
- Good computer and word processing skills (documentation or assessment)
Download list of required computer and typing skills
Program Dates and Fees:
Option A
- NEW PRICE!
$949 plus texts plus a
$50 nonrefundable registration fee.
Mondays & Wednesdays
6:30 - 9 pm
Start date: September 27, 2010
End date: January 31, 2011
Application deadline: Sept 17, 2010.
Option B - NEW PRICE!
$700 plus texts plus
a $50 nonrefundable registration fee.
Mondays and Wednesdays
6:30 - 9 pm
Start date: October 27, 2010
End date: January 31, 2011
Application deadline: Oct 15,
2010.
How to Apply
Complete the Medical Office Assistant Application form
and include all relevant documentation and a $50
nonrefundable registration fee.
Submit to WestShore Centre by email or fax, or drop at 814 Goldstream Ave.
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