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Certificate Series:Medical Office Assistant Diploma (Fall 2025)

MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT DIPLOMA PROGRAM
At present there is a tremendous increase in demand for Health Care Professionals throughout British Columbia as skilled workers in this sector are retiring. This program teaches students the knowledge and skills required in the areas of anatomy, medical terminology, pharmacology, and, medical front office procedures, such as billing functions which are required to be successful in an entry level position as a MOA. Work in medical offices (Physician’s offices, private clinics, hospital departments, etc.) supporting Doctors with administrative tasks such as booking and confirming patient appointments, performing billing procedures, medical transcription and clerical duties, maintaining confidentiality, etc.
Prerequisites:
                Grade 12 or related experience & training
                Basic knowledge of MS Windows
                Basic keyboarding
                Grade 10 English, Foundations English 7 or equivalent
Course Requirements:
                90% attendance
                70% grade average
                Successfully complete MOA Diploma courses & requirements
Provide proof of immunizations & a negative TB test prior to practicum as required by practicum sites
                Acquire mandatory seasonal flu shot
                Complete a current Criminal Record Check as required by employers
3 week full time practicum during business hours
Basic supplies will be the student’s responsibility. (Binders, tabs, pens, pencils, USB drive etc.)
The following textbooks are required in class.  There will be the option to add new or used textbooks to your cart depending on your preferences.  See our BCJS Textbook Refund Policy for more information about our Used Textbook buy back program.    
Textbooks:
Employment Preparation Manual
Latest edition of The Language of Medicine
Stress Management Manual
Inclusion: Diversity, The New Workplace & The Will To Change
Administrative & Clinical Procedures
Windows 11 Manual
Customer Service Manual
Conflict Resolution Manual

*Students may now claim Business, Careers & Job Skills course tuition expenses as Education deductions.  Please ask your Accountant for more Information**

Key Details

Tuition:  $3,999.00





Schedule Information

Class Name (Course #/Class ID) Location Start Date Class Schedule
Administration Optimization with Microsoft (5300023 /12293) Montgomery Centre 10/20/2025 Weekly - Mon 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 3 sessions starting 10/20/2025, ending 11/3/2025
Administrative Assistant, Double Diploma, & Medical Office Assistant Students Fall 2025 (5100022 /12276) Montgomery Centre 09/02/2025 Daily - Tue 9:00 AM - 10:25 AM; starting 9/2/2025, ending 9/2/2025
BCJS Practicums - MOA (2025 Winter cohort) (5100023 /9981) As per your practicum agreement 11/24/2025 Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM; 15 sessions starting 11/24/2025, ending 12/12/2025
Conflict Resolution (5100008 /12282) Montgomery Centre 09/08/2025 Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 3 sessions starting 9/8/2025, ending 9/10/2025
Customer Service Skills (5100013 /12281) Montgomery Centre 09/04/2025 Weekly - Thu, Fri 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 2 sessions starting 9/4/2025, ending 9/5/2025
Diversity & Inclusion (5350017 /12355) Montgomery Centre 09/23/2025 Weekly - Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 4 sessions starting 9/23/2025, ending 9/26/2025
Employment Preparation (5100009 /12291) Montgomery Centre 10/14/2025 Weekly - Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 4 sessions starting 10/14/2025, ending 10/17/2025
Keyboarding: All Levels (5300010 /12279) Montgomery Centre 09/03/2025 Weekly - Wed 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; starting 9/3/2025, ending 9/3/2025 & Weekly - Tue 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM; starting 10/14/2025, ending 10/14/2025
Keyboarding: Speed Tests (5300026 /12358) Montgomery Centre 11/18/2025 Weekly - Tue 8:30 AM - 8:55 AM; starting 11/18/2025, ending 11/18/2025
Medical Office Procedures, Billing, & Clinical Practice (5350002 /12357) Montgomery Centre 09/29/2025 Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 8 sessions starting 9/29/2025, ending 10/9/2025 & Weekly - Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 16 sessions starting 10/21/2025, ending 11/18/2025 & Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM; 11 sessions starting 11/3/2025, ending 11/18/2025 & Weekly - Mon 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 2 sessions starting 11/10/2025, ending 11/17/2025 ;
Class Skip Dates : (No class on 9/30/2025, 11/11/2025)
Medical Terminology & Anatomy (5350005 /12356) Montgomery Centre 09/17/2025 Weekly - Wed, Thu, Fri, Mon, Tue 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM; 15 sessions starting 9/17/2025, ending 10/8/2025 ;
Class Skip Dates : (No class on 9/30/2025)
Microsoft 2019/365: Excel Core Skills (5300001 /12292) Montgomery Centre 10/15/2025 Weekly - Wed, Thu, Fri, Mon, Tue 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM; 13 sessions starting 10/15/2025, ending 10/31/2025
Microsoft 2019/365: Outlook (5300004 /12283) Montgomery Centre 09/11/2025 Weekly - Thu, Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 8 sessions starting 9/11/2025, ending 9/22/2025
Microsoft 2019/365: Word Associate (5300022 /12280) Montgomery Centre 09/03/2025 Weekly - Wed, Thu, Fri, Mon, Tue 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM; 10 sessions starting 9/3/2025, ending 9/16/2025
Microsoft Teams Essentials (8980001 /12277) Montgomery Centre 09/02/2025 Weekly - Tue 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM; starting 9/2/2025, ending 9/2/2025
Stress Management (8960001 /12290) Montgomery Centre 10/10/2025 Weekly - Fri 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM; starting 10/10/2025, ending 10/10/2025
Windows 11 Basics (5100007 /12278) Montgomery Centre 09/02/2025 Weekly - Tue 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM; starting 9/2/2025, ending 9/2/2025