Medical Office Assistant

About this programme

The Medical Office Assistant Certificate Program trains students in administrative and clinical skills, emphasizing cultural safety, sensitivity, and trauma-informed care. This program is designed to provide students with the skills, training, and knowledge required to work within a medical office. Additionally, students will learn how to create and maintain patient records as well as perform coding and billing. Students are taught how to assist physicians with examinations, prepare patients for clinical procedures and perform other administrative duties in various healthcare settings. In consideration of Turpel-Lafond’s report “In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-specific Racism and Discrimination in B.C. Health Care”, this program endeavours to familiarize frontline administrative medical office staff with the importance of cultural safety, cultural sensitivity, and trauma-informed care to better prepare them for future employment serving diverse populations. NVIT is committed to ensuring education is accessible to all people. Students who do not meet program requirements should contact the Department Coordinator or an NVIT Academic Planner regarding upgrading opportunities. Admin Assistant in medical and paramedical workplaces, including, but not limited to: Learn about scholarships, bursaries, grants, student loans, and entrance awards available to help with tuition. Browse through our programs to see what we offer. For admission requirements inquiries, book an appointment with a Recruiter.