Gain the knowledge and skills to manage patient records, medical billing and scheduling, and to perform clinical procedures and other administrative duties in various health care environments.
What you will learn
- Professional communication
- Health care terminology
- Safety in a health care environment
- Professionalism and ethics
- Problem solving, critical thinking, decision making
- Information literacy and medical transcription
- Quality management in a health care environment
- Patient records management and medical billing
- Physician assistance and clinical procedures
- Chronic disease management protocols
- Medical and business computer applications
- Word processing and data management
- Keyboarding skills
What to expect
- Two terms of integrated training
- Lectures, seminars, and demonstrations
- Group work and student presentations
- Case simulations, exercises, and role practice
- Computer lab work
- Written exams
- Quizzes
- Assignments
- Journal writing
- Three-week practicum experience
Admission requirements
Program-specific
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Grade 12 graduation, or equivalent
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English 12 with a C+ grade, or English language proficiency, or equivalent
- A tested keyboarding speed of a minimum of 25 gross words per minute on a 5-minute test with a maximum of 5 errors using the touch-typing method (using the appropriate fingers for each key on the keyboard and not looking at your fingers as you type).
Some practicum hosts will require their practicum students to have the following (and it is strongly recommended that all students have the following, for their own protection and the protection of patients):
- Negative TB skin test, or if the skin test is positive, then proof of a negative TB chest X-ray
- An immunization record showing current vaccinations for diphtheria/tetanus, polio, measles/mumps/rubella, hepatitis B, chicken pox, and pertussis
- An immunization record showing a current influenza vaccination
- A properly fitted respiratory mask with a N95 rating, with a valid certificate not more than one year old
- Criminal record check
General
- Seats are offered to applicants who have met all admission requirements, on a first-qualified, first-served basis.
- International applicants must be 17 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
- All VCC applicants are required to function successfully in an English-speaking classroom. English requirements vary by program. For details, visit VCC International - English Requirements.
Recommended Characteristics
- Ability to deal with clients, colleagues, and staff in a tactful and courteous manner
- Personal hygiene, grooming, and appearance acceptable to a medical environment
- High standard of honesty, integrity, and professionalism
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Good hearing and vision in order to be able to interpret medical dictation
- Attention to detail, accuracy, patience, and ability to work well under pressure
- Good command of written and spoken English
- Ability to organize, problem-solve, and set priorities
- Good human relation skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Basic computer literacy
Courses
*Program general hours
Classes are generally held on Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., except during the practicum when students work Monday through Friday for the hours assigned by the practicum host.
| Term One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MEDC 1102 | Medical Adm Procedures | 2 |
| MEDC 1135 | Medical Terminology for MOA 1 | 2.5 |
| MEDC 1121 | Medical Speed & Accuracy 1 | 2 |
| MEDC 1136 | Medical Terminology for MOA 2 | 2.5 |
| MEDC 1132 | Human Relation Skills | 1 |
| MEDC 1140 | E-Communications Management | 2 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Term Two | ||
| MEDC 1236 | Med Speed & Accuracy for MOA 2 | 2 |
| MEDC 1250 | Medical Documentation | 2 |
| MEDC 1201 | Medical Transcription for MOA | 2 |
| MEDC 1210 | Medical Billing | 1 |
| MEDC 1259 | Clinical Procedures | 2 |
| MEDC 1260 | Practicum | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
This guide is intended as a general guideline only. The college reserves the right to make changes as appropriate.
* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
Fees and other costs
*| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | 145 | |
| Tuition | 11125 |
Tuition Breakdown
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| Student union | 107 | |
| College initiative | 65 | |
| Materials | 0 | not including textbooks |
| Campus resource | 112 | |
| Laundry | 0 | |
| Tools (deposit) | 0 | |
| Coverall (deposit) | 0 | |
| Uniform (deposit) | 0 | |
| Medical & Dental | 0 | |
| U-PASS | 255 | |
| Graduation | 40 | |
| Program specific extra fees | 0 | |
| Total |
* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.
Fees listed are for international students. For domestic programs, visit vcc.ca.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's international refund policy.
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