Medical Dental office Administration students

Diploma in Medical & Dental office Administration

Medical Dental office Assistant students

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.

Financial Assistance provided for students needing help
Job search guidance & assistance for students

Career Prospects and Opportunities

You can earn between $24 – $45/per hour and above
Part time/Full time

There are plentiful job opportunities for a Diploma holder in Medical & Dental Office Administration program.

The work opportunities include following, but not limited to-

Medical/Health Office Assistant
Dental Administrator /Assistant
Dental Office Manager
Dental Office Coordinator
Medical/Health Office Manager
Hospitals and long-term care facilities
Hospital Patient Registration Officer
Medical/Dental Receptionist
Medical/Dental/hospital front desk Manager
Private clinics and nursing homes
Ward Supervisors
Hospital Unit Coordinator
Medical and Dental Billing Secretary
Administrator in Government Health Agencies

Academic Requirements

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.

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.

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)