We know the baby boomers are getting older, and it is common knowledge that this large group of individuals will put a strain on the Canadian Healthcare system,
but did you know that more than 63,000 people will be required to fill medical administrative positions during 2009-2018? Your chances of landing a job seem to be pretty fair, but if you want to improve your prospects become a Mactech student. Choose Canada’s Distance Education College where you receive training and Industry Certification that PROVES you have what it takes.
Our Medical Administration course will transform you into a job-ready, administrative dynamo essential to the heart of a busy medical office. You will expect to enjoy an exciting, diverse career which is both challenging and rewarding. You’ll feel proud when doctors turn to you to keep things running smoothly by booking appointments, helping patients and keeping things on track.
If your aim is to work in any of these fields,
then THIS course is for you!
- Medical Office Assistant
- Medical Administrative Assistant
- Patient Representative
- Administrative Assistant
- Medical Receptionist
- Medical Secretary
- Medical Support Staff
- Hospital Ward/Unit Clerk
- Medical Records Clerk
So, why attend Mactech? We are:
- The only college in North America that is accredited by ISO 9001:2008 and CETAC.
- Partnered with some of the most respected leading technology companies such as Microsoft, Sage, Adobe, and CompTIA.
- Employers of the BEST and most experienced and specialized staff that is here
to work for YOU!
- And if that isn’t enough, – our 99% Student Satisfaction rate should speak for itself! We don’t claim to be the best, our students SAY we are!
National Average Wage
$37,648
There’s lots of opportunity for employment with this qualification; however, you’ll have competition. At Mactech, we teach our students to compete.
Think of the benefits of attending Mactech.
- Freedom to chose where and when you study.
- Lower cost to you and your family.
- Experience a social network of students from around the globe.
- You schedule the workload into your life with no disruption.
- You will get end-to-end support from people who actually want to help.
Classroom to Career
Get to work!! As employers ourselves, we KNOW what employers are
looking for and what you need to land that job when you graduate.
Throughout your program, we train and prepare you to beat out the competition.
When you succeed…We succeed.
Now's the Time to Start!
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Call us now at 1-888-209-6209 and say hello to a brighter future.
Program Tuition
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Course Content
Discovering Computers
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90 Hours
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Computers are essential in today’s medical office. Learn from the ground up, the
fundamentals of hardware, software, and the latest in technological
advancements, along with some history of computing. Check-point exercises, and
project reinforcements are presented to strengthen understanding. |
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or Choose
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Keys to Success
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90 Hours
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Get creative and practical skills that promote success. Learn to focus on
content, take tests, and communicate ideas. Improve your time management and
listening skills. Wrap it up with tips on living a successful life.
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Windows
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30 Hours
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This module develops a clear knowledge of Windows - the most widely used and
user friendly operating system. Customize desktops, install hardware and
software, perform advanced searches, and learn filing and data retrieval
procedures. |
Discovering the Internet
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98 Hours
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Online communication with patients, doctors, and other members of the medical
community is vital. Develop your skills in this area by learning all you need to
know about the Internet in this dynamic component. Learn by doing actual tasks
online, from e-mailing, to searching for information. |
Microsoft Word
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145 Hours
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Create many types of business documents, including letters, envelopes, labels,
and reports. Word’s auto-correct, spelling and grammar features help you
proofread documents for errors. Whether sending out letters to patients, or
typing up a formal document for a doctor, the skills you learn in Word are a
fundamental tool for the medical office. |
Microsoft Excel
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150 Hours
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With this popular spreadsheet program, you can organize data with
charts, complete calculations, and create professional reports. Create
financial agreements using formulas, functions and data tables with
enhanced step-by-step instructions. |
Microsoft Access
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230 Hours
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Students create, query, and maintain databases; fundamental to
help you keep track of patient information. Generate multi-table
forms, complete queries, and macros; this
book has an emphasis on problem solving and encourages students
to go beyond the step-by-step instructions. |
Microsoft PowerPoint
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50 Hours
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A great tool for promoting ideas and project planning, this complete
presentation program has the capability to combine text,
graphics, charts, movies, and audio in an interactive environment.
The “make-it-personal” and “Q&A” features contribute to the
learning process. |
Medical Terminology
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92 Hours
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Students study the meaning, pronunciation and spelling of terms
used in today’s medical environment. This knowledge assists in the
preparation and maintenance of medical records, transcription,
and internal and external documents, brochures, advertisements
and newsletters. |
Administrative Medical Assisting
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195 Hours
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Take patient information, schedule appointments, manage mail
and correspondence, and maintain records. Prepare medical
documentation pertaining to various medical procedures.
Explore issues of confidentiality, drug handling and prescription
medicines. |