Campus
Duration
4 Semesters (2 Years)
Credential Awarded
Ontario College Diploma

Note: This program is for students from AYAT Education only.

Seneca Polytechnic has partnered with AYAT Education to deliver the Office Administration- Health Services program at Seneca@York for a cohort of international students from Bangladesh. Students will have the opportunity to earn an Ontario College Diploma in Canada upon completion of this program. Learn more about how to get in touch with AYAT Education for support on the application process.

Program and course delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.

About the Program

This two-year diploma program gives you the opportunity to develop the specialized skills you need to work in a variety of healthcare settings. Through practical, hands-on training you will acquire a knowledge of computer skills and software, medical terminology, clinical and office procedures, specialized software and medical ethics.

Fluency in English is critical to your success in the program and medical environment. There is a strong focus on communicating effectively from the beginning of the program to graduation.

Required Keyboarding Speed

You must have a keyboarding speed of 50 words per minute to graduate from this program.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • Written communication
  • Familiarity with medical terminology
  • Transcription
  • Organization and time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Scheduling and task coordination in a healthcare setting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and specialized medical software

Your Career

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

  • Medical administrator
  • Patient care coordinator
  • Medical transcriptionist
  • Medical secretary
  • Medical office assistant
  • Hospital unit clerk

Employment may be found in health-related setting like hospitals, family health centres, doctors’ offices, physio and occupational therapy clinics, medical laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, long-term care facilities, and government health agencies.

Affiliations/Associations

Through a partnership with the Association of Administrative Professionals (AAP), student members will have access to national and international resources, learning opportunities and up-to-date industry trends. Students and graduates of Seneca’s Office Administration programs can choose to develop their careers by pursuing a Canadian Certified Administrative Professional (CCAP) certification through the AAP.

About our Partner

Seneca Polytechnic has partnered with AYAT Education to deliver the Office Administration- Health Services program at Seneca@York Campus, located in Toronto, Canada for a cohort of international students from Bangladesh. Students will have the opportunity to earn an Ontario College Diploma in Canada upon completion of this program. Learn more about how to get in touch with AYAT Education for support on the application process.

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