Medical Office Assistant Health Unit Coordinator Diploma

Admission Requirements

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, OR
• 18 years of age or older with successful completion of the Mature Student Admissions Test, Wonderlic SLE (minimum score 18); AND
• Completion of Wonderlic BST with a minimum score of 18; AND
• Adequate physical health to meet program requirements; AND
• Good command of the English language (both written and verbal); AND
• Completion of the standard registration form

Program Highlights

The Medical Office Assistant with HUC – Specialty Program is designed to address the growing demand for skilled healthcare personnel. With an aging population, rapid technological advancements, and the need for high-quality patient care, the healthcare industry requires well-trained professionals.

This program prepares students to be employment-ready, offering comprehensive training in both administrative and clinical healthcare functions. Graduates earn the Certified Medical Assisting Professional (CMAP) designation along with their diploma, qualifying them to work in hands-on administrative and clinical support roles in a variety of healthcare settings.

* Not all programs are offered at each location.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue a wide range of roles across healthcare settings. Potential workplaces include:

• Physicians’ offices, clinics, mental healthcare, and allied healthcare centres
• Walk-in care centres and ambulatory clinics
• Complementary and alternative medicine clinics (e.g., chiropractic, acupuncture)
• Long-term and extended care departments
• Medical research facilities
• Medical laboratories and diagnostic imaging centres
• Physiotherapy and occupational therapy clinics
• Group homes and community living societies
• Wellness and fitness centres
• Hospital admissions and emergency departments (switchboard, information, patient registration)
• Ambulatory and outpatient departments
• Laboratory and X-ray departments
• Medical finance and administrative departments
• Operating room booking and bed coordination
• Various hospital departments as a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC), including:
  • Nursing
  • Surgery
  • Blood Bank
  • Specialty Clinics
  • Rehabilitation
  • Geriatrics
  • Diabetes

Graduates are fully equipped to contribute effectively to healthcare teams, combining administrative expertise, clinical support skills, and professional certification to meet the needs of modern healthcare environments.