Office Administration Technology (Medical, Dental, Legal, Engineering)

Diploma of Applied Arts

Duration: 6 semesters plus 4 week work term

Program Description

The two-year Office Administration Technology program was designed to give graduates the greatest possible employability within the administration field. During year one, students gain a thorough understanding of the skills required to work in the field with courses in Keyboarding, Transcription, Accounting, Computers, and Communications, amongst others. In year two, students focus on four areas of specialization that will prepare them for positions within the highly technical fields of Medical, Dental, Legal and Engineering administration. Students will have the opportunity to plan, supervise and produce work in consultation with numerous community groups and local-area businesses. This program also has a 4 week work-term to help students gain additional real-world experience and build a strong network.

Program Courses

• Keyboarding
• Business Mathematics
• Modern Office Procedures
• Computerized Accounting
• Student Success
• Bookkeeping
• Electronic Office Management
• Database Management
• Spreadsheets
• General Office Transcription
• Medical/Dental Office Procedures
• Desktop Publishing
• Word Processing Comprehensive
• Document Production
• Advanced Documents
• PCLaw
• Legal Terminology/Transcription
• Legal Office Procedures
• Business Law
• Engineering Office Procedures
• Patient Care and Protection
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Dental Office Services
• Tooth Morphology/Charting
• MCP Insurance Billing
• Engineering Technical Documents
• Engineering Data Processing
• Human Relations and Ethical Issues
• Medical Terminology/Transcription
• Business Communications (Grammar)
• Business Communications (Written)
• Business Communications (Verbal)
• Soft Tissue Injury: Back Injury Prevention
• Standard First Aid
• Occupational Health and Safety
• WHMIS
• Work Term

Employment Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the Office Administration Technology (Medical, Dental, Legal, Engineering) program, which includes a work term, graduates may be eligible for employment (depending on specific hiring practices) within medical, dental, legal, and engineering office environments in the public and private sectors. Employment opportunities exist for graduates at various levels, from an office clerk to an administrative or executive assistant. The specialty components of medical, dental, legal, and engineering sectors provide graduates with a variety of office environments in which to work.

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Entrance Requirements

High School Graduates or Equivalent

High School Graduates or equivalent are eligible for admission into the Office Administration Technology (Medical, Dental, Legal, Engineering) program. Students must complete an application form and provide a copy of High School, Adult Basic Education, or G.E.D. results. Under certain circumstances, students who do not meet the formal High School requirements may be accepted upon the recommendation of a High School Principal or Guidance Counsellor. Please contact an Admissions Officer for further details.

Mature Students

Mature students are eligible for admission to the Office Administration Technology (Medical, Dental, Legal, Engineering) program. These students must be at least 19 years of age, complete an application form, provide a copy of recent marks, and write a Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) as arranged by Academy Canada.

For further information, please contact an Admissions Officer at 1-800-561-8000 or visit the information request page.

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Program start dates are subject to sufficient enrollment.

Academy Canada reserves the right to modify any programs, courses, topics, objectives, etc.