Medical Office Administrator Health Unit Clerk with Practicum

This program combines the basic knowledge of a Medical Office Administrator with the specialized knowledge of a Health Unit Clerk.

A typing speed of 50-65 words per minute may also be required for employment. Changes in technology, such as the increasing use of electronic medical records (EMR), means these workers must be comfortable adapting to new software programs. Some employers may require specialized training in EMR systems.

This program includes a practicum placement. This experience within a workplace enables Instructional staff to observe the student in a practice situation while providing the student with the opportunity to gain direct exposure to the chosen career field.