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Program Overview

Health offices are increasingly complex, driven by technology and require strong administrators at the helm. As a student in this program, you will learn medical terminology and have a general understanding of anatomy and physiology. You will understand the procedures required to operate a health care office and will be able to transcribe a wide range of health-related data. You will understand the latest hospital information systems and know how to use them. You will learn from professionals who are current in their field and will have the opportunity to enhance your resumé with real-life work experience.

Classes in this program are offered in a compressed format on three consecutive days each week.

Career Options

What you could be:

Health/medical assistant

Health care administrator

Health care stenographer

Health care transcriptionist

Health records clerk

Patient co-ordinator

Unit clerk

Where you could work:

Community clinics

Educational or government institutions

General, health and wellness, alternative medicine or radiology clinics

Health care clinics

Health care laboratories

Health care offices

Hospitals

Insurance companies

Offices of physicians, surgeons, optometrists, chiropractors or other health practitioners

Pharmaceutical manufacturers and research facilities

Residential care facilities

Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include:

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) bridge - Ontario Tech University (Ontario Tech)

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Educational Studies and Digital Technology - Ontario Tech

Bachelor of Professional Arts in Communication Studies - Athabasca University

Bachelor of Business Administration - General Business - Davenport University

Bachelor of Health Services Administration - Davenport University