Medical and Dental Office Administrator
Campbell River, Nanaimo & Port Alberni

Locations & Dates

Program Overview

The Medical Dental Office Administrator Program at Discovery Community College prepares students for an administrative or clerical position in a health care environment.

Successful graduates of this program find employment in healthcare settings such as:

• medical clinics
• doctor's offices
• specialists' offices
• hospitals
• specialized clinics such as physiotherapy clinics
• chiropractic offices
• optometry offices
• dentist's offices
• government-related agencies such as public health

Program Content

The work of a medical office Administrator is varied and our program reflects this by providing training in a wide range of skills. Students work both independently and cooperatively. The Discovery Community College approach offers many opportunities to expand thinking, problem-solve and, occasionally, to engage in class discussions and debate. You will also have many opportunities to develop and enhance attitudes that will help you progress in the world of work. Your hands-on training will include the following courses:

• Thought Patterns for a Successful Career
• Discovering Computers 2006
• Medical Anatomy/Physiology
• Keyboarding (included in other courses)
• Windows XP
• Medical Terminology
• Word Basic and Advanced 2003
• Excel Basic 2003
• Access Basic 2003
• Medical Office Procedures
• Medical Pharmacology
• Assisting the Physician
• Dental Anatomy, Physiology, and Terminology
• Medical Billing/Dental Billing
• WHMIS/CPR/Law/Ethics
• Bookkeeping
• Payroll
• Medical Transcription
• Gaining Employment
• Practicum

Admission Requirements & Prerequisites

Applicants must meet all of these entry requirements:

• Submission of completed application forms
• A satisfactory entrance interview with a College official
• Graduation from grade 12 or be 19 years of age or older on the first day of classes
• Pass a College entrance test (not required of grade 12 graduates)
• Provide a current résumé

  Some practicum hosts may require a criminal record check. It is the student’s responsibility to provide this directly to the practicum host. If a criminal record check reveals information that raises concerns relevant to the practicum placement the host may decline the placement. Students who cannot be placed in a practicum cannot graduate from this program and will be withdrawn.

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