About this program
Start Date
September 2024
Campus
Fort Frances
Kenora
Sioux Lookout
Program Length
Programs delivered online from April until July
Part-time
Evenings and some weekends
Credential
Ontario College Certificate
Sault College
About the program
This program is delivered online. Health office personnel require strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain an orderly flow of information. If you have an interest in health care and are excited at the notion of becoming fluent in the language of health and medicine, then you may be headed for a new career as a Health Office Administrative Support person. Graduates can expect to work as ward clerks, receptionists or office assistants in hospitals, physician’s offices, insurance or health maintenance organizations or other healthcare facilities.
Semester 1
| CMM115 | – | 3 | Communications I |
| HOA104 | – | 3 | Processing Physicians Orders |
| HOA106 | – | 2 | Medical Office Billing |
| HOA107 | – | 4 | Health Office Fieldwork |
| HOA108 | – | 3 | Health Office Keyboarding |
| HOA110 | – | 3 | Understanding Pharmacology and Medical Tests |
| HOA111 | – | 3 | Computers in the Health Office |
| MED111 | – | 3 | Medical Terminology |
Admission
Ontario Secondary School Diploma, and ENG4C/ENG4U, equivalent, or mature student test.
If you require any of the above credits, contact SGEI’s Secondary School.
Are you missing program prerequisites?
Are you missing prerequisites for a program? We can help! SGEI offers common prerequisite courses during the summer, or we can arrange for you to complete a test to enter the program. All you have to do is apply, and we will be in touch with you.
Fees
- Tuition: approximately $300 per course
Funding opportunities
If you need assistance funding your education, visit our Financial Aid page to learn more about bursaries, grants, OSAP and more.
Meet your coordinator(s)
Our dedicated program coordinators are here to help you succeed, both in and out of the classroom.
Malcolm Daley
Fort Frances Campus (807) 274-2796 x 1223 malcolmd@7generations.org
Rachel Sitar
Kenora Campus (807) 468-3096 x 3230 rachels@7generations.org
Have questions? Connect with a coordinator!
Have questions about this program? Contact a coordinator directly or submit your question(s) below and a program coordinator will reach out to you.
Career options
Health Office Administrative Support program graduates can expect to find work as health office personnel including unit clerks, receptionists or office assistants.
Where you might work
- Hospital
- Clinic
- Pharmacy
- Dental office