Diploma in Medical Support Services at Holland College in Charlottetown, Canada is a diploma programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 10,990 per year (CAD 4,750 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 4,750 / year
International tuition: CAD 10,990 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Medical Support Services diploma at Holland College trains students for administrative roles in private health care facilities, including medical secretary and health unit coordinator positions. Over two years at the Prince of Wales Campus, coursework covers keyboarding, professionalism, medical transcription, medical office billing, document management, and pharmacological terminology. The program includes an on-the-job training component that gives students practical experience in a healthcare administrative setting, applying classroom learning under supervision. Graduates are prepared to support healthcare delivery through administrative, scheduling, billing, and records management functions in clinics, hospitals, and other private health care environments. The curriculum combines classroom instruction in medical office procedures with hands-on practicum placement to build workplace-ready administrative skills for clinics, hospitals, and other health care employers across the sector.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must have a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent with credits at or above the general level, and a resume including work and volunteer experience, group memberships, and other relevant information. A keyboarding course with speed exceeding 25 net words per minute is considered an asset. Accepted applicants must complete an Immunization Verification Form, hold a current WHMIS certificate, and pass a criminal record and vulnerable sector check before attending practicum. Mature student applications are accepted. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet Holland College's English language proficiency requirements.
