Medical - Office Assistant Certificate is a certificate in Health Sciences programme taught at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Canada. The programme runs for 3 semesters. Tuition for international students is CAD 8,469 per semester.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Health Sciences
Duration: 3 semesters
International tuition: CAD 8,469 / semester
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Medical - Office Assistant Certificate equips students with the computer and medical software skills required in today's health care field, including medical and pharmaceutical terminology, patient care procedures, and medical office administration. The program runs from September to June across three terms, totalling 45 credits, and includes a four-week field placement in a medical office or related health care setting. Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles as medical office assistants, receptionists, and administrative support staff in clinics, hospitals, and other health care organizations. The program is delivered through MacEwan University's School of Continuing Education and combines classroom instruction with practical training in medical office software, scheduling systems, and patient records management used in day-to-day medical office practice.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:60.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Regular admission requires a minimum overall average of 60 percent, with no course grade lower than 50 percent, in the specified high school courses. Mature applicants, 20 years of age or older and out of full-time high school for at least one year, need a minimum overall average of 60 percent in ELA 30-1 or 30-2, or a minimum grade of C- in university-level English. Applicants with 24 or more post-secondary credits must present a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. All applicants must meet an acceptable level of English language proficiency, demonstrated through official transcripts or standardized language evaluation results; details are available at MacEwan.ca/ELP.
