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Provide vital office support to health-care professionals.

Program Overview

Critical training

The two-year program focuses on technical and professional skills required to work in a variety of Health Service settings. You will learn to use specialized medical software, OHIP billing, electronic calendaring and scheduling, and communication software applications. Things you'll learn

Medical office procedures.

Medical terminology, anatomy and medicine.

Medical e-billing and scheduling.

Medical transcription and techniques.

Specialized medical software applications.

Medical Simulation or Field Placement

When you have successfully completed the first three terms and have met a prescribed GPA, you have the option of choosing either a Medical Simulation course or Field Placement (two days per week). Both options prepare you for entry-level administrative support positions in a medical office or setting. This is an excellent opportunity to gain work experience and evaluate different career paths. Become a certified health information professional

This program is accredited by the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA). The Canadian College of Health Information Management sets the accreditation standards for educational institutions offering health information programs in Canada. The accreditation demonstrates to the public that a program is aligned to industry standards, as identified through the College's needs assessment and consultation with industry. It is a voluntary, self-regulatory process to recognize those that meet or exceed the standards set for health information education. The program is accredited to ensure continuous quality improvement of the educational content to support the evolving health information industry.

Graduates of the Office Administration - Health Services program are eligible to write the Canadian Health Information Management Association national certification examination. Please visit the Canadian Health Information Management Association website to learn more about this certification and the associated exam fee.

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of Sheridan's Office Administration - Health Services program, you'll be well equipped for an entry-level position in a health-care facility or medical office.

Here are some places you might work:

Agencies and institutions

Health-care organizations

Hospitals

Doctor offices or clinics

Long-term care facilities