Registered Career College under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005
Diploma in Medical & Dental Office Administration (MDOA)
(Approved by the Ministry of Colleges & Universities - Govt. of Ontario)
Program Overview
Medical & Dental Office Administrators/Assistants are important members of the health care system as they provide assistance to patients/clients related to various administrative, assisting and clinical duties in medical and dental offices. The Medical & Dental Office Administration (MDOA) program at Springfield College has been designed with expert knowledge of Health Care System and expertise in both medical and dentistry fields to prepare students to acquire necessary knowledge and skill set for employment in Canadian healthcare settings. This program opens doors to a variety of employment opportunities for the students with strong potential for the growth and advancement in the Canadian healthcare system.
Our teaching schedule and classes for these programs are conveniently arranged for students to accommodate for their busy life style. 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
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Job search guidance & assistance for students
Career Prospects and Opportunities
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You can earn between $24 – $45/per hour and above
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Part time/Full time
There are plentiful job opportunities for a Diploma holder in Medical & Dental Office Administration program.
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The work opportunities include following, but not limited to-
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Medical/Health Office Assistant
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Dental Administrator /Assistant
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Dental Office Manager
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Dental Office Coordinator
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Medical/Health Office Manager
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Hospitals and long-term care facilities
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Hospital Patient Registration Officer
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Medical/Dental Receptionist
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Medical/Dental/hospital front desk Manager
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Private clinics and nursing homes
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Ward Supervisors
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Hospital Unit Coordinator
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Medical and Dental Billing Secretary
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Administrator in Government Health Agencies
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Academic Requirements
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Students enrolled in vocational program are required to meet or exceed the admission requirements prescribed in Section 19 of Reg 415/06 of Ministry of Colleges & Universities, before they begin a program.
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Students should meet the following minimum requirements:
• An Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent )Grade 12 or more in case of Internationational students), or
• Students are 18 years of age or older and pass a qualifying CAAT / (RAI) with Grade D.
Policy for granting credits or advanced standing:
If student has a college or university level subject similar to a Springfield College subject, they may be eligible to apply for an Advanced Standing credit at our college. If the request for advanced standing is successful, the student will not be required to take the subject.
Any given subjects can receive credit to a maximum percentage (i.e., 30%) of the entire program hours.
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Program Duration
The Medical & Dental Office Administration program at Springfield College is 27 weeks in length with the understanding that students will be able to attain essential knowledge and skills to be effective Healthcare Professionals and skilled members of Canadian Healthcare System. Those who are currently employed in the medical or dentists' office, hospitals or other healthcare institutions can also join this program to receive diploma or further their skills and knowledge.
27 weeks In-class program
Schedule - (Morning, Afternoon or Evening Classes)
Program Tuition Fees: $7895.00 (Payable in interest-free installments)
Start Dates available every month, with flexible schedule.
For any other information, call our Administrator at 905-216-1600 or email us at admin@springfieldcollege.ca
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Course Outline
English for Health Professionals
​Computer Technology & Application
MS Office & Keyboarding Skills
​​Medical Terminology
​​Human Anatomy & Physiology
​Medical Office Procedures
​Medical Transcription
​Medical Record Management
​Medical Billing & Coding
​Bookkeeping for Medical Office
Dental Anatomy & Physiology
Dental Office Procedures
Dental Billing & Coding
Medical Ethics
​Career & Employment Strategies in Healthcare​​​