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Earning a diploma from one of the best healthcare colleges is the first step

Victoria, BC - May 12, 2010 - Medical office assistants play an integral part in the healthcare system. They provide the skills and knowledge that are required to support the administration of medical offices and coordinate quality patient care. Their broad understanding of the field proves invaluable, whether they are managing an office or administering basic tests on patients.

Medical Assistant Diploma Programs

The Medical Office Assistant diploma program at UCW Academy of Health provides students with the education and resources necessary to begin a career in healthcare. By taking healthcare courses such as Anatomy & Diseases, Medical Transcription and Pharmacology, students get trained in medical terminology, anatomy, pathologies, medical billing and other clinical procedures. At the end of the diploma program, a five-week practicum allows students to gain "real world" work experience.

Healthcare Jobs

Graduates of the Medical Office Assistant program go on to work in hospitals, clinics, family physicians' and specialists' offices, public health agencies and alternative health facilities. Medical office assistants who are employed in hospitals can expect to assist administrators or work as clerks in admitting, emergency, radiology and other departments. They can also manage medical offices by scheduling appointments, collecting patient data, updating patient records and doing lab work.

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