Medical Office Assistant
- Updated on: November 25, 2025
Program Description
This 320 hour Medical Office Assistant (MOA) program prepares students for administrative and clinical duties of an office assistant in a medical office or clinical environment. Students will acquire skills to communicate accurately and professionally with medical professionals and patients, demonstrate knowledge of office procedures and time management, apply medical terminology
throughout the program, obtain a good understanding on the use of computers in the office environment, perform computerized medical billing tasks, apply medical office guidelines and standards, and gain real-world experience through a practicum. Students will also learn about
medical/legal aspects of the healthcare industry.
Admission Requirements
General Admission Requirements
High school diploma, General Education Development (GED), or BC Dogwood Diploma.
Minimum age of 19 for applicants without a high school diploma or equivalent educational qualification.
Applicants must provide evidence of a negative tuberculin test, taken no more than six months before the date of application (or evidence of an appropriate follow-up if the test was positive).
A criminal record check clearance from the B.C. Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General’s Criminal Records Review Office.
English proficiency, either through prior education at grade 10 level or higher or by passing an English language assessment (IELTS 5.5 or equivalent). Adequate English language skills are essential for success, as the program is taught in English.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be equipped to work as:
Medical Office Assistant in medical clinics, dental offices, orthopedic clinics
Additional Information
Delivery Method(s)
Indicate how the program is delivered
In-class instruction: 100% hours of instruction delivered in a classroom or other setting, where instructors share the same physical space as students.
Distance education: 100% hours of instruction, excluding work experience hours, if applicable, delivered remotely from a BC location.
If distance or combined delivery is indicated, the online components are:
Synchronous, meaning students attend classes virtually in ‘real time’ with instructors and classmates.
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Key Information
- Start Date: Continuous Intakes
- Program Duration: 320 hours | 16 weeks
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Total Program Fees: $3,500
Tuition $950
Materials: $2,000
Textbooks: $550
Monthly payment plan installments available - Delivery Method(s): In-class instruction + Distance education
