Medical Office Administration

• High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
  • International students – High school diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country. View details

• This program requires you to obtain Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and Standard First Aid, CPR Level C.
• As part of your studies at NSCC, you develop a portfolio of your work; the portfolio captures your achievements and profiles your skills to employers.

In addition to annual tuition, there are program costs (books, tools, etc.) and student fees for college services, health and dental plans, your student association and parking.

View detailed program fees page(s). Please note that tuition values on these pages are for 2019/20 and are meant for planning purposes only. They don't represent final amounts owing.

• Medical Office Administration

• Field experience (work placement) is a mandatory credit course completed at the end of your program. It provides you with the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills outside of the classroom.
• Opportunities are typically unpaid and last approximately 5 weeks.
• Transportation, accommodations and other costs related to work experience are your responsibility.
• For more information, visit Work Experience Opportunities

Some work experience locations have additional immunization requirements. These immunizations are for your protection as well as the clients you will be serving. For more information, visit Immunization FAQ.

• Immunizations are accessible through your healthcare provider. All Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) work experience placements require the following immunizations:
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis
  • Varicella

• Graduates are qualified to accept positions in many medical settings, including hospital departments (laboratory, health records, diagnostic imaging, etc.), doctors' offices, health boards, insurance companies and government departments.
• Employment opportunities exist in allied health care facilities, such as chiropractic, osteopathy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy, mental health and counselling services.
• Community clinics, public health centres, the Victorian Order of Nurses, dental and optometry practices and long-term care facilities also employ graduates of this program.

• We work closely with the medical community to ensure our programs provide our graduates with skills that are relevant and in demand.
• Learn from instructors who bring industry experience to the classroom and share their knowledge in a supportive environment.

• This program is not offered at regular NSCC tuition.
• Through NSCC's Recognizing Prior Learning (RPL) process, you may be able to earn credits for your past work experience, education and volunteer activities. Check with your campus for more details.