Get a full introduction to the terminology, procedures, records, forms, and routines needed to succeed in a medical office environment.
What you will learn
- Business English including grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- Composition of business documents including letters, emails, and reports
- Supervisory management principles
- Decision making principles
- Technological skills including keyboarding
- Medical terminology and document transcription
- Medical office billing and other procedures
- Basic accounting, payroll, or bookkeeping
- Presentation skills
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
What to expect
- Lectures, presentations, discussions, practical examples
- Individual and group work
- Interactive and collaborative classroom activities
- Case studies
- Assignments, projects, presentations
- Quizzes, tests
Admission requirements
Program-specific
Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners. Applicants should be 18 years of age or older and a graduate of a secondary school or equivalent.
General
- This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Program options for international students can be found at VCC International.
- Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free in academic upgrading, university transfer or English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses.
Recommended Characteristics
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Courses
*This program can be completed in one to three years.
This program must be completed within three years.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| OACP 1102 | Keyboarding for Beginners | 1.5 |
| OACP 1103 | Writing Business Letters | 0.5 |
| OACP 1104 | Grammar Review Bus Writing | 0.5 |
| OACP 1106 | Building Powerful Vocabulary | 0.5 |
| OACP 1107 | Memos, Emails, and Reports | 0.5 |
| OACP 1108 | Medical Terminology 1 | 2.5 |
| OACP 1109 | Medical Terminology 2 | 2.5 |
| OACP 1111 | Medical Office Procedures | 2 |
| OACP 1123 | Business English Skills Test | 0 |
| OACP 1127 | Supervis/Mgmt DecisionMaking | 2 |
| OACP 1137 | Medical Office Billing | 1 |
| OACP 1155 | Clinical Procedures | 0.5 |
| OACP 1156 | Medical Document Transcription | 1.5 |
| Total Credits | 15.5 | |
* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
Fees and other costs
*| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | 35 | |
| Tuition | 2013 |
Tuition Breakdown
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0 - 2
0 - 3
0 - 4
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| Student union | 0 | |
| College initiative | 37 | |
| Materials | 0 | not including textbooks |
| Campus resource | 81 | |
| Laundry | 0 | |
| Tools (deposit) | 0 | |
| Coverall (deposit) | 0 | |
| Uniform (deposit) | 0 | |
| Medical & Dental | 0 | |
| U-PASS | 0 | |
| Graduation | 0 | |
| Program-specific extra fees | 0 | |
| Total |
- This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Program options for international students can be found at VCC International.
- Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free in academic upgrading, university transfer or English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses.
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VCC Continuing Studies
250 West Pender St.
Vancouver, B.C., V6B 1S9
† 2018 Job Bank wage data
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