Medical Office Administrator (MOA)
Medical Office Administrator (MOA)
This fast-track, intensive program provides a strong foundation in medical office skills and knowledge. Graduates may choose to combine this short-certificate with other office-related work or education to more effectively search for employment in the medical field. Other students may use this credential to establish the groundwork to pursue a career in this area.
Subjects covered include
- Medical Office Procedures
- Medical Documentation
- Medical Transcription
- Medical Terminology
- Basic Pharmacology
- Clinical Skills
- Anatomy Terminology for the MOA
- Electronic Medical Records (Telus EMR)
- Medical Billing
- Job Seeking Skills
The best jobs in the healthcare field aren't all clinical. Employers are looking for qualified candidates to provide direct patient care as well as individuals with the administrative skills necessary to run front and back medical offices or assist people in getting the services they need. Read More...
Langara's MOA program includes important administrative and support skills training.
MOAs (Medical Office Administrators or Medical Office Assistants), are uniquely trained to perform a variety of administrative duties in doctors' offices, hospitals, medical clinics, and other medical settings in both the public and private sectors.
This fast-track program provides a strong foundation in medical office skills and knowledge within a very short period. Graduates may choose to combine this short-certificate with other office-related work or education to more effectively search for employment in the medical field. Other students may use this credential to establish the groundwork to pursue a career in this area.
Domestic students are eligible for our fully funded English Language Learning courses specific to the Medical Office Administrator field. Elevate your English skills with industry-specific language you'll need to study and work in the field of Medical Office Administration. Learn more about this fully funded English Language Learning program.
Program Vision
- Facilitate the integration of medical office skills for those who have administrative assistance experience (or equivalent education) and,
- To introduce the required skills needed to work in a medical office to those wishing to pursue a career in this area.
Langara's program meets a demand in the industry to provide training that specifically targets knowledge related to the medical field.
StrongerBC Future Skills Grant
This program qualifies for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant, which provides up to $3,500 in funding to help B.C. residents gain in-demand skills for today’s workforce.
If you're 19 or older and a B.C. resident, you may be eligible to have part—or even all—of your program costs covered.
Learn more about eligibility and how to apply: langara.ca/apply/apply-continuing-studies/strongerbc-future-skills-grant
