At Lethbridge Polytechnic in Lethbridge, Canada, Cert in Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk is offered as a certificate in Health Sciences programme. The programme runs for 20 weeks, delivered on campus. Tuition is CAD 3,701 per year for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Health Sciences
Duration: 20 weeks
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 3,701 / year
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk is a 20-week, 22.5-credit certificate program that prepares students for administrative and clerical roles in healthcare facilities. Coursework covers patient chart management, medical terminology, and general clerical duties, and the program includes 120 hours of work-integrated learning in a healthcare setting, giving students direct experience with the day-to-day administrative work of a medical office or hospital unit. The program is delivered on campus in a face-to-face format in Lethbridge. Because the work-integrated learning placement takes place in a healthcare facility, students must meet health requirements such as immunizations and screening tests, obtain a Police Information Check or security clearance, and complete CPR, Fire Safety, WHMIS, and mask fit-testing training before starting their placement.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet Lethbridge Polytechnic's general admission requirements and demonstrate English language proficiency. A minimum typing speed of 30 words per minute is strongly recommended. Because of the work-integrated learning placement, students must also meet health requirements such as immunizations and screening tests, obtain a Police Information Check or security clearance, and complete CPR, Fire Safety, WHMIS, and mask fit-testing training.
