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  • Do you thrive in a fast-paced work environment? Have you always pictured yourself helping others in need? If so, consider becoming a Medical Office Administrator (MOAD). In under a year, you can enjoy a stable, well-paid career in a growing industry, while also making a real difference to peoples’ lives as a vital member of a healthcare team. If you’re a caring, compassionate person who is also driven, organized, and focused, this could be the perfect career for you to shine.

    About The Program

    What You Will Learn In The Classroom

    Students will learn the practical and relevant skills needed to operate in an administrative role within a medical office. Training will cover such tasks as billing patient services to the Ministry of Health or patient as required, health information management, patient data collection, keyboarding skills, medical transcription, creating and maintaining medical databases, scheduling appointments, using Microsoft Office® applications, aseptic techniques, medical office procedures and communication styles for effectively dealing with the public. Students will also learn anatomy & physiology, medical terminology, CPR & SFA, how to take vital signs, diagnostic testing and patient preparation.

    What You Will Learn In The Labs

    MOAD students learn in a traditional classroom setting as well as have access to a medical laboratory as required (ie: aseptic techniques, urinalysis). Students are also provided with a laptop to practice keyboarding skills, learn Microsoft Office® applications, AbelMed (OHIP Billing), Accuro (EMR) as well as access to a simulated virtual medical office through our ebook partners.

     

    What You Will Learn Outside of the Regular Classroom Setting

    TPI-MAS helps students recognize the choices they have in life and how to control how they think to change the way they live their lives. Students will understand how the human mind works and how their beliefs and attitudes influence the present and shape the future. The program encourages students to have a positive outlook and strive for goals despite any challenges and obstacles.

    The Enriched Academy program will teach you how to manage your money and build a solid financial future.

     

    What You Will Do During Career Search

    Why choose the Medical Office Administrator Program at Medix College?
    As a mandatory component of our programs, all Medix students are required to complete a 240-hours off- site externship placement. Placements occur at various locations throughout the College’s area. This essential module allows students to exercise the skills learned in class, learn specific applications and to further enhance their learning experience in the selected facilities.
    Medix College also provides an employment advantage as we have established relationships with many employers in the field. As a result, employers in the field contact us before posting jobs to the general public giving current students and graduates of the program an advantage in the hiring process.

    Our MOAD program includes a comprehensive Job Search seminar which focuses on resume tips, interview skills and effective job searches to launch your MOAD career. Guest speakers also make frequent appearances in class including employers from hospitals, medical offices and past graduates.

    Courses


    Here is a list of some courses:

    Anatomy & Terminology

    Students explore the human body throughout the learning modules by focusing on the structure, function & terminology of each system. This program…

    Infection Control

    Understanding the infection process; microorganism growth; the importance and techniques of hand-washing; communicable disease and pathogen…

    Nutrition, Well Baby & Child Development

    The nutrition course will develop an understanding of the recommendations for healthy eating, and discuss the importance of the basic nutrients…

    Diagnostic Testing & Patient Preparation

    This course includes the MOA’s responsibilities in preparing patients for various medical examinations, understanding several medical tests…

    Career Opportunities

    Graduates of the Medical Office Administrator program have obtained employment as:

    • Medical office administrator
    • Medical office assistant
    • Medical secretary
    • Medical billing specialists
    • Medical transcriptionist
  • Have you noticed more dental offices popping up around you? Dental Administrators are the backbone of a busy dental office to ensure smooth operations and there has never been a better time to join such an in-demand profession. In just 26 weeks, Medix College’s Dental Administrator program will prepare you to start working in a popular, rewarding career in a dental office setting.

    About The Program

    What You Will Learn In The Classroom

    In class, DAD students will focus on the following field-related skills and knowledge as required of a dental administrator, including: scheduling and rescheduling appointments, billing services to the Ministry of Health, managing various health information, billing services to the patient and collecting and maintaining a database of medical data.

    Topics in our DAD program include but are not limited to:

    • Dental Fundamentals
    • Dental Administrator Profession and Terminology
    • Records Management
    • Dental Software
    • Effective Communication
    • Practice Management Effectiveness
    • Basic Clinical Skills
    • Oral Pathology
    • Pharmacology
    • Medical Emergencies
    • and more!

     

    What You Will Learn In The Labs

    Medix’s Dental Administrator program includes practical training in a simulated dental office environment including training using dental software for billing and scheduling. Students will be given case studies to role play and discuss best practices. In addition to practicing skills in an office environment, students will also have exposure to the lab setting to become familiar with chairside procedures as it relates from a dental administrator’s position.

    What You Will Learn Outside of the Regular Classroom Setting

    TPI-MAS helps students recognize the choices they have in life and how to control how they think to change the way they live their lives. Students will understand how the human mind works and how their beliefs and attitudes influence the present and shape the future. The program encourages students to have a positive outlook and strive for goals despite any challenges and obstacles.

     

    The Enriched Academy program will teach you how to manage your money and build a solid financial future.

     

    What You Will Do During Career Search

    Graduates of the Dental Administrator Program at Medix College can obtain employment as a dental office assistant, dental secretary, dental billing specialists or dental office managers.

    Graduates of the Dental Administrator program can obtain employment in the following places:

    • Dental offices
    • Walk-In clinics
    • Doctor’s offices

    Courses

    Here is a list of some courses:

    Dental Fundamentals

    The student will study the normal function of external and internal structures of the teeth, oral cavity, histology, tooth…

    Basic Clinical Skills

    Students will be introduced to infection control procedures in the dental environment, seating and dismissing patients…

    Records Management

    This course will introduce the student to the numerous dental records, electronic charts and manual charts. The importance of…

    Dental Software

    Dental software applications are utilized in the both the clinical operatories as well as the reception area of a dental office or group…

    Career Opportunities

    Graduates of the Dental Administrator program have obtained employment as:

    • Dental administrator
    • Dental office assistant
    • Dental secretary
    • Dental billing specialists

Education, Teaching Programs

  • The Early Childcare Assistant program at Medix College provides training for individuals looking for a rewarding career working in the Early Childhood Assistant field. Early Childhood Assistants (under the guidance of the Teacher) provide a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourages their social, emotional, physical and intellectual development through designing and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum according to established guidelines.

    About The Program

    What You Will Learn In The Classroom

    The Early Childcare Assistant program at Medix College provides training for individuals looking for a rewarding career working in the Early Childhood Assistant field. Early Childhood Assistants (under the guidance of the Teacher) provide a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourages their social, emotional, physical and intellectual development through designing and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum according to established guidelines.

    As part of Medix’s Early Childcare Assistant program, you will learn to work collaboratively with teachers to deliver Early Learning Programs. Modules cover a range of topics including:

     

    • Collaborating with teachers in planning, developing and implementing daily activities that support and promote the development of children
    • Assisting children in washroom routines, dressing and lunchtime activities
    • Completing anecdotal reports, observation checklists and developmental checklists
    • Maintaining on-going developmental records for each child
    • Attending staff meetings to discuss progress, address any problems with children and offer possible solutions based on your knowledge of each child

    Courses


    Here is a list of some courses:

    Child, Family and Community

    This module presents an in-depth look at the Canadian Family and the challenges facing families. Working with parents/guardians and building..

    Intro to Toddler Development

    In this module students develop an appreciation and understanding of historical and contemporary theories of development, developmental…

    Intro to Child Development

    In this module student develop an appreciation and understanding of historical and contemporary theories of development, developmental…

    Health and Safety

    This module presents concepts and strategies for developing and maintaining a safe and healthy child care setting. Students review Occupational…

    Career Opportunities

    Graduates of the Early Childcare Assistant program have obtained employment as:

    • Child Care Workers
    • Daycare Supervisors
    • Preschool Helpers
    • Early Childhood Educators

Healthcare, Wellness, Pharma Programs

  • Have you always wanted a rewarding career path where you can help people look and feel their best? With Medix College’s Dental Assisting Program, you’ll gain the hands-on training required to give people their best smiles and maintain their dental health. You’ll be ready to pursue opportunities in private dental offices, university clinics, dental supply companies, public health centres, educational institutions and more!

    Through our partnerships with employers in the dental profession, we update our curriculum to reflect the current needs required in the dental field. At Medix, you’ll not only graduate with the diploma but also the relevant skills and extensive training that today’s employers demand.

    About The Program

    What You Will Learn In The Classroom

    Our program focuses on the field-related skills and knowledge that are required of a dental assistant, including:

    • Educating patients and their families regarding dental health
    • Providing chair support to the dentist
    • Preparing patients for dental examinations
    • Sterilizing and maintaining instruments and equipment
    • Ordering dental and office supplies
    • Performing reception and clerical duties
    • Taking and developing x-rays
    • Scheduling and invoicing dental exams
    • And much more!

    Courses


    Here is a list of some courses:

    General Dental Sciences

    This course will provide the foundation for the dental assisting program curriculum. Students will learn the vocabulary to understand and discuss..

    Clinical Dental Assisting I

    This course will focus on theory, principles and practical application of restorative dentistry and will provide an introduction to..

    Preventive Dental Procedures I

    This course is designed to introduce theoretical knowledge in preparation for provision of preventive services. Students will study the..

    Pharmacology And Emergencies

    The pharmacology and emergencies course will provide entry level information in basic pharmacology and the use of drugs and medications in a..

    Career Opportunities

    Graduates of the Dental program have obtained employment as:

    • Intra-Oral Dental Assistant
    • Dental Assistant/Administrator
    • Dental Office Assistant
    • Preventative Dental Assistant
    • Dental Assistant/ Receptionist
  • Have you considered a career where each day brings the fulfillment of enhancing and restoring the well-being of others? At Medix College, you can pursue your passion for health and healing with our Massage Therapy program which offers a well-rounded, hands-on approach to training to prepare you for a career that offers job stability, flexibility and a relaxing work environment. With our accelerated MT program, you could find yourself working in an exclusive spa, a luxurious resort or even working independently in less than a year.

     

    Medix College’s Massage Therapy program is approved by the Private Career Colleges Act 2005 and upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to write their Registration Examinations. The Registration Exams lead to Registration with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and the right to use the protected titles, “Massage Therapist” and “Registered Massage Therapist”.

    About The Program

    What You Will Learn In The Classroom

    Medix College of Healthcare uses a modular approach to deliver the Massage Therapy Curriculum. Students will learn through various theory-based courses pertaining to anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the human body. This will give the student the theoretical background of normal structure and function, and of dysfunction. The practical-based courses will focus on the assessment and treatment procedures of various pathologies of the human body and as outlined by the profession of Massage Therapy.

     

    The curriculum relies on two fundamental principles:

    • Teach to foster an understanding of the material versus memorization of material
    • Implementation of cross-curricular integration throughout the program

    Students will learn to apply the knowledge obtained throughout the program,

    while employing critical thinking to create appropriate assessment and treatment plans. In doing so, students will be able to properly address the conditions of their clients.

    Courses

    Here is a list of some courses:

    Regional Anatomy I & II

    These courses explore anatomical concepts to introduce students to basic structural and functional principles in different regions of the human…

    Massage Theory & Techniques

    This course focuses on the clinical sciences component required in massage therapy. It is the theoretical and practical application of the…

    Palpation I

    This course pertains to the practical application of the concepts studied in Regional Anatomy I and II. Students will apply their knowledge…

    Hydrotherapy

    A therapeutic course that introduces the students to the use of water in various states and temperatures as tools to aid in massage therapy treatment…

    Career Opportunities

    Graduates of the Massage Therapy program have obtained employment as:

    • Health & Wellness Spas and Resorts
    • Medical Spas
    • Fitness Clubs
    • Cruise Ships
    • Mobile Outpatient/Home Care
  • Medix College’s Medical Laboratory Technician/Assistant program immerses you in the exciting world of the medical laboratory, which offers a unique combination of technical skills and job satisfaction working with a diverse population within the healthcare field. In just over a year, you will learn how to conduct a variety of routine medical laboratory tests.

    Graduates will also be eligible to write both the provincial (OSMT) and national (CSMLS) exams to gain industry certification in the field. Through our notable partnerships with several hospitals and laboratories across the GTA, students are provided real-world experience during their field placement., making Medix’s Medical Laboratory Technician/Assistant program an ideal choice.

    Medix College’s MLTA program is accredited by EQUAL Accreditation CanadaTM.

    About The Program

    What You Will Learn In The Classroom

    The theory component of the MLTA program consists of anatomy & physiology, medical terminology, professionalism & ethics, laboratory safety, hematology & immunohematology, ECG fundamentals, clinical chemistry, urinalysis & body fluids, histology & cytology, microbiology, laboratory math & analytical quality assurance, communications, CPR and more.

     

    What You Will Learn In The Labs

    A Medical Laboratory Technician works under the direction of a Medical Laboratory Technologist and assists in various clinical laboratory procedures including but not limited to:

    • Providing patient reception and documentation
    • Collecting blood, tissue, and other samples from patients
      • Appropriately handling and distributing specimens to be analyzed by other members of the laboratory team
    • Logging patient samples and prepare them for testing
    • Cleaning and maintaining medical laboratory equipment
    • Conduct routine laboratory tests and sample analyses
    • Perform electrocardiograms (ECG’s), applying an understanding of heart activity and heart electrical conductivity
    • Positioning Holter monitors
    • Performing quality assurance of testing techniques
    • Maintaining a safe working environment

     

    What You Will Learn Outside of the Regular Classroom Setting

    TPI-MAS helps students recognize the choices they have in life and how to control how they think to change the way they live their lives. Students will understand how the human mind works and how their beliefs and attitudes influence the present and shape the future. The program encourages students to have a positive outlook and strive for goals despite any challenges and obstacles.

    The Enriched Academy program will teach you how to manage your money and build a solid financial future.

     

    What You Will Do During Career Search

    Why choose the Medical Laboratory Technician/Assisting Program at Medix College?

    Graduates of the MLTA program can find employment in medical laboratories, hospitals, clinics, research facilities, doctor’s offices, veterinary laboratories, postsecondary educational institutions, and government research laboratories.

    Courses

    Here is a list of some courses:

    Clinical Chemistry

    The student will develop an understanding of the specimen requirements for routine clinical chemistry tests. The student will gain an understanding…

    Urinalysis And Body Fluids

    This course introduces the student to the study of body fluids including urine, cerebral spinal fluid, synovial fluid, serous fluids, seminal fluid…

    Microbiology

    This course introduces participants to the basic knowledge of the physical and chemical properties of clinically significant micro-organisms…

    Histology And Cytology

    This course will provide students with an understanding of Histology and Cytology. By studying these two disciplines, students will gain a better…

    Career Opportunities

    Some examples of positions graduates have progressed to include:

    • Medical laboratory technician
    • Medical laboratory assistant
    • Clinical laboratory assistant
    • Phlebotomist
    • Cardiology technologist
  • In less than a year, Medix College’s PSW program will prepare you to join a booming industry where you’ll develop the skills needed to begin a satisfying career helping in a long-term care facility, supportive housing, home care, adult daycare and palliative care.

    PSWs provide care, support and assistance to clients who are aging, chronically ill and/or have physical/mental disabilities. There’s never been a better time than now to become a PSW and play a vital role in assisting clients and their families with the many tasks for which they require assistance.

    About The Program

    What You Will Learn In The Classroom

    The PSW certificate program is designed to teach you how to effectively provide care and assistance to clients and families in order to live fulfilling lives in their communities and in institutions. As a student of this program, you will develop a broad range of abilities emphasizing value, sensitivity and respect for the individuality of each client. You will also have the opportunity to participate in cross disciplinary and/or inter-professional learning opportunities with other members of the care and service team such as a Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse or Social Service Workers. You will play a vital role in providing care and companionship for individuals and families during periods of incapacitation, convalescence, or family disruption.

     

    Modules covered in-class include:

    • PSW Foundations
    • Abuse and Neglect
    • Nutrition
    • Care Planning, Restorative Care & Documentation
    • Working in the Community
    • Growth and Development
    • Cognitive Impairment, Mental Health Issues & Brain Injuries
    • Health Conditions
    • Body Systems
    • Computers
    • And more!
    What You Will Learn In The Labs

    The PSW program includes a full hands-on lab where students practice common tasks of a PSW such as: meal preparation, household management, aiding with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene, assisting with daily living activities and errands, administering medications, feeding, performing bedside and personal care, assisting with mobility, increasing the clients’ comfort and safety, communicating clearly and compassionately with clients, reporting accurately and performing light housekeeping duties.

    PSW students will also complete two externships in a workplace environment. The first consists of 200 hours under the direct supervision of a clinical instructor at a long-term care facility. The second consists of 110 hours of practical job experience in the community. Field experiences often lead directly to employment after graduation.

     

    What You Will Learn Outside of the Regular Classroom Setting

    TPI-MAS helps students recognize the choices they have in life and how to control how they think to change the way they live their lives. Students will understand how the human mind works and how their beliefs and attitudes influence the present and shape the future. The program encourages students to have a positive outlook and strive for goals despite any challenges and obstacles.

    The Enriched Academy program will teach you how to manage your money and build a solid financial future.

     

    What You Will Do During Career Search

    Upon completion of the program, graduates may find employment as a Personal Support Worker,
    Personal Care Attendance, Live-in Caregiver or a Residential Support Worker and may find employment
    in:

    • Health centres
    • Hospital
    • Long-term care facilities
    • Group homes
    • Private care facilities
    • Clients’ homes

    Courses


    Here is a list of some courses:

    PSW Foundations

    Concepts of lifestyle, needs, culture, beliefs/values, attitudes; myths of aging; changes with age; independence; interdependence; autonomy; client/human…

    Assisting With Personal Hygiene

    Understanding anatomy and function of the integumentary system; effects of aging; common conditions & assistance methods; identifying factors affecting…

    Abuse And Neglect

    Examine family violence; child/spousal/elder abuse; cycle of violence & indicators of abuse; role of the worker when abuse is suspected; reporting…

    Hospice And Palliative Care

    Holistically understanding palliation; the process of dying; identifying needs, reactions, rights & cultures of client/family/friends; examining…

    Career Opportunities

    Graduates of the Personal Support Worker program have obtained employment as:

    • Personal Support Worker (PSW)
    • Residential Support Worker
    • Personal Aides Live-in Caregiver
    • Personal Care Attendant
    • Child Care and Personal Support Worker
  • Are you detail oriented with a desire to provide excellent patient care and customer service? If so, by working as a pharmacy assistant alongside a registered pharmacist and/or pharmacy technician, you would play an integral role in a healthcare team that provides pharmaceutical services to the community.

    Pharmacy Assistants perform many tasks including filling prescriptions, packing and labelling pharmaceutical products, maintaining prescription records and inventories of medications, compounding medications, handling sale transactions, providing excellent customer service and much more! Pharmacy Assistants are a key part of the community pharmacy practice.

    About The Program

    What You Will Learn In The Classroom

    Throughout the Pharmacy Assistant program, students will learn the history of pharmacy, legislation and health care systems, the role of the pharmacist, technician and assistant, federal and provincial legislation, understanding dispensary, medical and pharmaceutical terminology, prescription interpretation and the abbreviations, introduction to various dosage forms, the various therapeutic classifications of drugs. Other Pharmacy Assistant courses include Pharmacy Calculations, Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacology, and Pharmacy Compounding.

    Professionalism and communication skills are also covered and include verbal and written communication skills, customer service, dealing with professional, peers and dispensary staff; problem solving techniques, handling complaints, and confidentiality.

    What You Will Learn In The Labs

    As part of the Pharmacy Assistant program, students will receive hands on training on operation and maintenance of a typical pharmacy software, entering prescriptions and printing labels, maintaining patient’s profile, drug search, doctor search, special instructions, third party billing and inventory management.  A well-equipped pharmacy lab provides students with hands on experience dispensing medications and compounding pharmaceuticals.

     

    What You Will Learn Outside of the Regular Classroom Setting

    TPI-MAS helps students recognize the choices they have in life and how to control how they think to change the way they live their lives. Students will understand how the human mind works and how their beliefs and attitudes influence the present and shape the future. The program encourages students to have a positive outlook and strive for goals despite any challenges and obstacles.

    The Enriched Academy program will teach you how to manage your money and build a solid financial future.

     

    What You Will Do During Career Search

    The demand for workers in the Pharmacy Assistant field is expected to rise in order to meet the health care needs of a growing and aging population in Ontario. Career opportunities include but are not limited to:

    • Retail pharmacies
    • Hospitals
    • Home health care facilities
    • Pharmaceutical manufacturers
    • Community pharmacies
    • Long-term care facilities
    • Public health service clinics

    Courses


    Here is a list of some courses:

    Anatomy & Physiology

    Students explore the human body’s systems throughout the learning modules by focusing on structure, function & terminology. This program covers…

    Hospital Practices & Legislation

    Understanding the management of hospitals & related organizations; examining various pharmacy services; areas of special control (narcotic drugs…

    Pharmacology

    Developing an understanding of how drugs work in relation to anatomy & physiology, primarily relating to integumentary, musculoskeletal, & digestive systems…

    Asepsis

    Examining contamination control; asepsis techniques (syringe/needle use, preparation, compounding, ampoules, vials, chemotherapy); preparing…

    Career Opportunities

    Graduates of the Pharmacy Assistant program have obtained employment as:

    • Pharmacy assistant
    • Dispensary assistant
    • Pharmacist assistant
    • Pharmacy technical assistant
  • Physiotherapy Assistant Training Program

    The Physiotherapist Assistant Diploma program has been designed to provide students with a strong foundation to work under the supervision of a Physiotherapist. Inclusive of an 8-week clinical placement, the program provides a well-rounded combination of theory instruction and practical training from which the student can continually develop and apply their knowledge to skilled tasks and proper assessment procedures. Possible employment settings include hospitals, physiotherapy clinics, rehabilitation centres, long-term care facilities, sports medicine clinics, community health care agencies or other medical settings.

    Candidates considering a career as a Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Assistant should enjoy working with people and be physically able to assist in patient lifts and support.

    Program Duration and Schedule


    20 hours/week; 55 Week Program

    Total: 1250 Hours

     

    Program Prerequisite


    • Completion of Grade 12, OSSD, or Mature Student Status
    • Successful completion of entrance evaluation
    • Admissions Interview
    • Criminal Reference Check – Vulnerable Sector
    • Medix College of Healthcare Medical Check Form (completed within 30 days of program start date)

     

    Tuition & Financial Aid


    All tuition costs include books, lab fees, CPR, First Aid Certification, and two uniforms. Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify. Students are encouraged to visit our Business Affairs department for any questions related to tuition and/or financial aid.

     

    Program Content


    • Introduction to Rehabilitation and Professional Skills in Health Care
    • Functional Anatomy
    • Functional Movement
    • Human Growth and Development and Mental Health
    • Disease, Injury and preventions
    • Physiotherapy fundamentals
    • Neurological Rehabilitation
    • Effective Therapeutic Communications
    • Client Record Management
    • Introduction to Gerontology
    • Therapeutic Modalities
    • Rehabilitation Principles- CPR and First Aid
    • Clinical Physiotherapy Principles and Practice
    • Introduction to Computers
    • Job Search
    • The Pacific Institute & Enriched Academy
    • Clinical Case Studies

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