Medical Office Assistant with Health Unit Coordinator Specialty

PROGRAM DETAILS

Comprehensive Medical Office Assistant

The Medical Office Assistant with Health Unit Coordinator Specialty diploma program at Academy of Learning Career College prepares students for a rewarding career in healthcare administration and clinical support. Over 51 weeks, students develop essential skills in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical office procedures, medical transcription, and hospital unit coordination. The program also builds proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, keyboarding, and basic bookkeeping. Through a 160-hour clinical placement, students gain practical experience to prepare for roles in medical offices, clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare settings.

CAREER ADVANTAGES

Why Medical Office Assistant?

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

Medical Office Assistant Skills Employers Are Looking For

Upon completing the Medical Office Assistant with Health Unit Coordinator Specialty diploma program at Academy of Learning Career College, you will acquire the following essential skills:

EMPLOYMENT & CAREERS

Employment-Focused Training for Today’s Healthcare Workforce

The Medical Office Assistant with Health Unit Coordinator Specialty diploma program helps students develop practical skills in healthcare administration, clinical support, and hospital unit coordination. Over 51 weeks, training covers medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical transcription, medical office procedures, infection control, and processing medical orders.

Through a 160-hour clinical placement, students gain practical experience in an approved healthcare facility. Graduates are prepared to pursue administrative and support roles in medical offices, clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare settings.

Job Roles You Can Pursue

These roles support healthcare teams through patient registration, appointment scheduling, medical documentation, records management, and coordination of hospital unit activities. Responsibilities vary by employer and setting.

Healthcare Settings Where You Can Work

These settings rely on professionals who can handle confidential information, support patient coordination, and help medical offices and hospital units operate efficiently.

Career Preparation & Job Search Skills

Alongside healthcare training, students develop skills to support their transition into the workplace. The program includes job search and résumé writing, helping students communicate their qualifications to potential employers.

This combination of training and practical experience helps students prepare to pursue opportunities in healthcare administration and hospital unit support.

Built for Real Work Environments

Training focuses on tasks performed in medical offices and hospital units, including medical transcription, clinical procedures, processing medication and laboratory orders, emergency response codes, and infection control. Students also develop skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, keyboarding, and basic bookkeeping.

The 160-hour clinical placement gives students an opportunity to apply their learning in a healthcare setting and build confidence supporting patients and healthcare professionals.

SALARY OUTLOOK

Expected Salary for Medical Office Assistant

Medical office assistants and health unit coordinators can earn competitive salaries, with earnings varying by role, experience, employer, and location. The Medical Office Assistant with Health Unit Coordinator Specialty diploma program develops administrative, communication, clinical support, and hospital coordination skills for career opportunities across healthcare settings.

C$52,000 per year

Estimated annual earnings for medical administrative assistants in Ontario, based on a median wage of $25 per hour and a 40-hour workweek over 52 weeks. Earnings for other roles may differ.

Data source: Job Bank Canada.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

What You Need to Get Started

Applicants must meet the admission requirements and complete the enrolment process before starting the Medical Office Assistant with Health Unit Coordinator Specialty diploma program. Our admissions team will guide you through each step.

Additional requirements apply before the clinical placement, including academic and keyboarding requirements, Standard First Aid/CPR Level C, a clear criminal record check, and any health documentation required by the placement host.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Launch Your Career in Healthcare Administration & Health Unit Coordination

In 51 weeks, you can complete the Medical Office Assistant with Health Unit Coordinator Specialty diploma program and develop skills for administrative and support roles in healthcare. The program combines medical office training, hospital unit coordination, and a 160-hour clinical placement to help you prepare for the workplace.

Start your journey today and take the first step toward a rewarding career supporting patients and healthcare teams!