Diploma in Office Administration - Health Services

  • Country Canada
  • Course Duration 1 year
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Diploma
  • Education Required 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
  • Admission intake JAN
  • Minimum GPA 50

Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
CAD 90 CAD 30,663

Application Date

Application Start Date Application Closing Date
2023-02-20
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Program Description

The Office Administration - Health Services (MES) twelve-month diploma program gives students the opportunity to develop the specialized skills they need to work in a variety of healthcare settings. Through practical, hands-on training they will acquire a knowledge of computer skills and software, medical terminology, clinical and office procedures, specialized software and medical ethics.

In three consecutive semesters, students will acquire the skills and knowledge usually offered in a four-semester program. This will allow them to complete the program and access the job market at non-traditional times.
Fluency in English is critical to student success in the program and medical environment. There is a strong focus on communicating effectively from the beginning of the program to graduation.
Throughout this program, students will develop the following skills:
  • Written communication
  • Familiarity with medical terminology
  • Transcription
  • Organization and time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Scheduling and task coordination in a healthcare setting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and specialized medical software
When students graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that they can explore:
  • Medical office assistant 
  • Medical clinic assistant
  • Medical receptionist
  • Hospital unit clerk
  • Ward clerk
Employment may be found in health-related setting like hospitals, family health centres, doctors’ offices, physio and occupational therapy clinics, medical laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, long-term care facilities, and government health agencies.

Extra Notes


* NOTE : The Tuition Fee is subject to change Semester wise, as such for exact Tuition Fee kindly see the Website of the respective University.
* NOTE : Pathways : Students who want to pursue a Graduate Degree through a particular University but are unable to meet the university requirements for the GPA, GRE/GMAT or English Language scores, have to take up an additional academic and language support i.e. pathways in order to ensure the admit and study at the desired University.