Medical Office Assistant Certificate
Become a Medical Office Assistant and make a positive impact on healthcare!
About the Medical Office Assistant Certificate
Get the skills to succeed as a Medical Office Assistant.
Our comprehensive program covers all of the essential topics, including medical terminology, computer applications, and patient-centred care. You’ll gain a deep understanding of the role of a MOA in a dynamic healthcare team.
With flexible learning options, you can attend online classes or study independently.
Gain practical experience to kickstart your career. The in-person preceptorship is where you can apply your newly acquired skills in a real medical office setting.
Work-integrated Learning
This certificate program features 105 hours of work-integrated learning through an in-person preceptorship.
Learn more about the many types of experiential learning opportunities available through the Career Education and Experience Development Centre.
Related Careers
A wide range of career paths are available to graduates of this program, including:
Administrative Officer
Medical Office Manager
Receptionist
Fields:
Doctors' Offices
Medical Clinics
Primary Health-care Settings
Public and Private Insurance Companies
Health Software Companies
Meet the Faculty
At Red Deer Polytechnic, we are proud of our faculty members and staff who are experts in their disciplines and subject areas.
Domestic Intakes
Fall 2024
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Winter 2025
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Admission Requirements
While not required, we strongly recommend learners have the following:
English 20‐2, with a minimum score of 60% achieved, or a minimum score of 250 on the Reading component, 250 on the Writing component and 5 on the WritePlacer Test
Math 10‐1
Prior Learning Assessment and Transfer Credits
For full details on guidelines, please refer to our website's Prior Learning Assessment and Transfer Credits page on our website.
Additional Requirements
Technology Requirements
Students are required to have a personal computer or laptop that is connected to reliable internet.
Health and Safety Requirements
Health Sciences workers are responsible for attaining and maintaining required health and safety certifications and maintaining recommended immunization standards. As part of your program, you must also meet these standards of practice. These Health and Safety Requirements do not need to be submitted as part of your application. You are encouraged to become familiar with these requirements.
Program Cost
Students must have closed-toe and closed-heel shoes, a personal computer or laptop connected to a reliable internet connection, and the following two textbooks.
Administrative and Clinical Procedures for the Canadian Health Professional (5th edition). Thompson, V.D. (2021). Pearson. Either the print or electronic copy is acceptable.
Buy: $199
Rent (180 days): $65
Keyboarding & Document Processing KIT 4 (Lessons 1-20) Textbook. Gregg College.
Buy: $101.50
Financial Aid Options
Student life can be very expensive, and few individuals have enough money to pay up-front for their post-secondary education.
Program Content
In the Medical Office Assistant Certificate program, you will take five courses plus a professional preceptorship in a medical office setting.
Program Courses
Graduation Requirements
Learners must receive a 65% or greater in all courses and successful completion of learning outcomes in the preceptorship.
Continuing & Professional Education
Further your career by advancing your existing skills through flexible courses, micro-credentials and programs.