Admission Requirements
- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent; OR
- 18 years of age or older with successful completion of the Mature Student Admission Test, Wonderlic SLE (minimum score 18); AND
- Completion of Wonderlic BST with a minimum score of 18; AND
- Adequate physical health to meet job requirements; AND
- Good command of the English language (written and verbal); AND
- Completion of the standard registration form
Program Highlights
The Medical Office Assistant with HUC – Specialty Diploma addresses the growing demand for skilled healthcare personnel in North America. With an aging population and rapid technological advancements, healthcare organizations need well-trained staff to provide quality care.
This program prepares students to be employment-ready, offering comprehensive administrative and clinical training. Graduates will earn the Certified Medical Assisting Professional (CMAP) designation alongside their diploma, enabling them to work confidently in hands-on administrative and clinical support roles across diverse healthcare settings.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are qualified to work in a wide range of healthcare environments. Potential workplaces include:
- Physicians’ offices, clinics, and mental healthcare/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
- Fitness and wellness 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
- Health records management
Graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and professional designation to become vital contributors to healthcare teams, ensuring efficient patient care and smooth operational support.
