Office Administration - Health Services (MES)
Description
This program is offered online and is also available in Seneca's hybrid delivery format for students at Seneca@York and the Seneca International Academy (SIA). With hybrid delivery, some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students choosing hybrid delivery at Seneca@York and SIA will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.
This twelve-month 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.
In three consecutive semesters, you will acquire the skills and knowledge usually offered in a four-semester program. This will allow you to complete the program and access the job market at non-traditional times.
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.
Admission Requirements
This twelve-month 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.
In three consecutive semesters, you will acquire the skills and knowledge usually offered in a four-semester program. This will allow you to complete the program and access the job market at non-traditional times.
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.
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or a mature applicant
- English: Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent course
Canadian citizens and permanent residents may meet English requirements for this program through successful Seneca pre-admission testing.
Recommended upgrading for applicants who do not meet academic subject requirements.
Notes
Although not required for admission, completion of Grade 12 mathematics is recommended for your success in the program.
Semester 1
BCM111 Business Communications
BMA101 Business Math Applications
COM101 Communicating Across Contexts
Or
COM111 Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched)
DPW111 Introduction to Document Production
ECS111 Email and Calendaring Software
MAT101 Medical Terminology I
OPR112 Office Procedures
Semester 2
DPW311 Intermediate Document Production
ICP111 Computer Presentation Software
MAT301 Medical Terminology II
MOP31 Medical Office Procedures
TRT311 Transcription Techniques
plus: General Education Course (2)
Semester 3
CPD501 Career and Professional Development
DPW51 Advanced Document Production
MFP501 Medical Field Placement
MHB511 Medical Health Billing
MOS511 Medical Document Production & Office Simulation
SDE311 Spreadsheet Software
TRM511 Medical Transcription
plus: General Education Course (1)
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Recommended upgrading for applicants who do not meet academic subject requirements.
Notes
Although not required for admission, completion of Grade 12 mathematics is recommended for your success in the program.
Semester 1
BCM111 Business Communications
BMA101 Business Math Applications
COM101 Communicating Across Contexts
Or
COM111 Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched)
DPW111 Introduction to Document Production
ECS111 Email and Calendaring Software
MAT101 Medical Terminology I
OPR112 Office Procedures
Semester 2
DPW311 Intermediate Document Production
ICP111 Computer Presentation Software
MAT301 Medical Terminology II
MOP31 Medical Office Procedures
TRT311 Transcription Techniques
plus: General Education Course (2)
Semester 3
CPD501 Career and Professional Development
DPW51 Advanced Document Production
MFP501 Medical Field Placement
MHB511 Medical Health Billing
MOS511 Medical Document Production & Office Simulation
SDE311 Spreadsheet Software
TRM511 Medical Transcription
plus: General Education Course (1)
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Related Courses
- Business Communications
- Business Math Applications
- Communicating Across Contexts
- Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched)
- Introduction to Document Production
- Email and Calendaring Software
- Medical Terminology I
- Office Procedures
- Intermediate Document Production
- Computer Presentation Software
- Medical Terminology II
- Medical Office Procedures
- Transcription Techniques
- Career and Professional Development
- Advanced Document Production
- Medical Health Billing
- Medical Document Production & Office Simulation
- Medical Transcription
- Medical Field Placement
- Spreadsheet Software
Overview
- Institution: Seneca Polytechnic
- Program type: Diplôme
- Language: English
- Program Code: OAHS
- Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance