Program Overview

 

Healthcare Office Administrators are an important and integral part of any healthcare system  as they provide assistance to patients, nurses and doctors at various healthcare facilities. The Healthcare Office Administration (HOA) program at Springfield College has been designed with expert knowledge of Healthcare System and expertise in the administrative healthcare fields, such as medical, dental and allied branches, to prepare students to attain necessary knowledge with clinical & administrative skills  for employment in  healthcare setting. This program opens doors to a variety of employment opportunities for students with the strong potential for the growth and advancement in the healthcare profession.

 

​Our teaching schedule and classes for these programs are conveniently arranged for our students to accommodate their busy lifestyle.  Moreover, our programs are designed to prepare students for a successful career in their fields of interest.

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• Financial Assistance provided for students needing help

• Job search guidance & assistance for students

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Career Prospects and Opportunities

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• You can earn between $25 – $45/per hour and above

• Part time/Full time
   

There are plentiful job opportunities for a Diploma holder in Healthcare Office Administration program.

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The work opportunities include following, but not limited to-

• Medical/Health Office Administrator

• Dental Office Administrator

• Medical/Health Office Manager

• Hospitals and long-term care facilities

• Hospital Patient Registration Clerk

• Medical/Dental Front Office

• Medical/Dental/hospital front desk Manager

• Private clinics and nursing homes

• Retirement residences and Senior homes

• Special-care homes and integrated-care facilities

• Medical Transcriptionist

• Ward Clerk

• Hospital Unit Coordinator

• Medical Billing Clerk/Secretary

• Dental billing manager

• Administrator in Government Health Agencies

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Program Duration

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The Healthcare Office Administration program at Springfield College is 56 weeks in length with the understanding that students will be able to attain essential knowledge and skills to be effective Healthcare Professional and a skilled member of Healthcare System. Those who are currently employed in the medical office, dental offices, dentists, hospitals or other health care institutions can also join this program to receive diploma or further their skills and knowledge.

 

56  weeks program (4 weeks of break)

Schedule-  (Morning, Afternoon or Evening Classes)

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Course Outline

 

• English for Health Professionals

• Introduction To Computer Technology

• Microsoft Office & Keyboarding skills

• Canadian Healthcare & Administration

• ​​Medical Terminology

• ​​Human Anatomy & Physiology

• Healthcare Office Procedures

• Pharmacology

• Psychology & Special Need patients

• Health Assessment & Vital Signs

• Health Record Management

• ​Medical Transcription

• ​​Medical Ethics & Law

• Dental Anatomy & Physiology

• Dental Office Procedures

• Dental Billing & Coding

• ​Bookkeeping for Healthcare Practices

• Medical Billing & Coding

• Occupational Health & Safety

• ​Career & Employment Strategies

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For more information, call our Campus Administrator or Career Counselor or email us at info@springfieldcollege.ca