Medical Office Administration with Health Unit Coordinating

Students receive training in office procedures, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, word processing, and database management. They also learn hospital simulation software, transcribing doctors’ orders, psychiatry, and how mental health issues affect treatment and care. On completing this program, students will have excellent communication skills, will be proficient in medical software programs, and will possess a good knowledge of the medical office environment. Students will be well versed in hospital hierarchy, departments, and procedures.

In Class, Assignment

Practicum

Students complete a field placement in a role of either a Medical Office Administrator or Health Unit Coordinator. Practicum placement is 80 hours, and CIMT College assigns students to medical offices, clinics, hospitals, or long-term care facilities to gain hands-on experience before being awarded the diploma.

A diploma in Medical Office Administration with Health Unit Coordinating prepares students for a career in hospital units and wards, clinics, medical offices, long-term care facilities, and other allied healthcare settings.