Students will become an important member of the health services industry with a specialized understanding of medical office practices, terminology, electronic medical records and more.

Program Highlights:

• Program is well recognized by local and extended community of hospitals and medical offices. • Common semester 1 and 2 with Office Administration - General (380) • Completing the highly- respected Medical Terminology 1 and 2 courses.

Learning outcomes:

• Provide administrative support to a busy hospital unit. • Discover the challenge of a private medical practice including the Electronic Medical Records (EMR). • Become skilled in medical transcription and Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care insurance billing. • Prepare for additional educational opportunities in other health care fields. • Attend the annual resume fair by St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.

Office Administration - Health Services has an active program advisory committee that meets to ensure the program is current.