Chatham Campus (K232)
Two Year Ontario College Diploma (delivered in 11 months)
September 2010
Mark Benoit
(519) 354-9714 ext. 3391
email: mbenoit@stclaircollege.ca

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level qualify for admission to this program. Mature students click here.

PROGRAM GOALS
Graduates of this program become members of a professional health care team. They are able to manage a medical office, book appointments, schedule and do charting. They will also have an understanding of OHIP billing and be able to transcribe medical letters and references for doctors. The medical office administrator also has a strong understanding of the Canadian health care system and knows medical office terminology and procedures.

This program targets students who have excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills. Accuracy is important along with the ability to organize and prioritize. The student must be considerate and work effectively in a multicultural environment. Good communication skills, both written and oral are also important. Excellent keyboarding skills are an asset.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunities in the health care field are diverse and include physicians' offices, hospitals, laboratories, medical clinics, dental offices, nursing homes, health insurance offices, public health offices and alternative health therapy offices.

DEGREE COMPLETION
Davenport University offers the chance for students who have completed the two year OA - Medical program, to continue their studies to achieve a degree. The time frame would be approximately 2 additional years resulting in the acquisition of a Bachelor Degree in Health Information Management at Davenport University. Online courses are available.
See www.davenport.edu.

YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2009 are as follows:

$4,349.13
$400-600

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students click here.

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