Diploma in Office Administration - Health Services

Provide vital office support to health-care professionals.Program OverviewCritical trainingThis two-year program focuses on the technical and professional skills required to work in a variety of health service settings. In addition to building foundations in medical terminology and administrative procedures, you'll learn to use specialized medical software, manage patient information, schedule and bill for services and communicate effectively in healthcare environments.Things you'll learn Medical office procedures. Medical terminology, anatomy and medicine. Medical e-billing and scheduling. Medical transcription and techniques. Specialized medical software applications. Medical Simulation or Field PlacementWhen you have successfully completed the first three semesters and have met a prescribed GPA, you have the option of choosing either a Medical Simulation course or Field Placement (two days per week). Both options prepare you for entry-level administrative support positions in a healthcare setting. This is an excellent opportunity to gain work experience and evaluate different career paths.Become a certified health information professionalThis program is accredited by the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA). The Canadian College of Health Information Management sets the accreditation standards for educational institutions offering health information programs in Canada. The accreditation demonstrates to the public that a program is aligned to industry standards, as identified through the College's needs assessment and consultation with industry. It is a voluntary, self-regulatory process to recognize those that meet or exceed the standards set for health information education. The program is accredited to ensure continuous quality improvement of the educational content to support the evolving health information industry. Graduates of the Office Administration – Health Services program are eligible to write the Canadian Health Information Management Association national certification examination. Please visit the Canadian Health Information Management Association website to learn more about this certification and the associated exam fee.Additional informationLearning in this program includes: Specialized administrative support to medical professionals. Producing accurate medical documents using a variety of specialized medical software applications. OHIP billing and electronic scheduling. Research on the internet. Scheduling and task coordination skills. Essential interpersonal skills. Customer service skills through simulated patient encounters. Written and oral communication skills. Enhanced learning through mobile computing Sheridan’s advanced mobile computing teaching environment gives you 24/7 access to the course materials and software applications used in class. Using your personal laptop computer, you can perform class activities, complete assignments, and e-communicate with your professors and classmates. Mobile computing gives you freedom and flexibility that lead to greater learning.Unlock entrepreneurial and changemaking skills as part of your career toolkit All students enrolled in Pilon School of Business programs get a free student membership to Sheridan EDGE, an entrepreneurship hub for impact entrepreneurs to grow their ventures, collaborate and develop new skills. The membership includes: Learning modules that explore entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, ideation and innovation and changemaking. Access to exclusive events. Collaboration with faculty advisers who provide personalized guidance. And more. POAHS