Medical office administration

Master the clinical, administrative, and computer skills you need to become a medical office administrator/assistant. 

  
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Flexible, Career-Ready Training

Herzing’s Medical Office training is practical, fast, and flexible. Learn the skills you need to get hired while fitting courses around your busy schedule.

  • Accelerated training that gets you job-ready fast.
  • Over 60-year track record helping students train for new careers.
  • Career-focused curriculum. We work closely with local employers to ensure every program teaches today’s most in-demand skills.
  • Experienced instructors who genuinely care about your success. Our instructors have years of professional experience in their program area.
  • Career support to find your first job after graduation. Herzing offers a wide range of career support services, including resume development, interview coaching, and job search assistance.
  • Flexible and affordable. Our Educational Funding team works with students to determine the best funding options available to you. 

Program Details

Train in 12 months or less 

Learning Format: Online

Internship 

Includes an internship at a local company. Kick-start your career with real work experience. 

 

 

 

Admissions Requirements

  • Minimum of a Canadian high school grade 12 or equivalent, or a mature student.
  • Pass an entrance test administered by Herzing College.
  • Be interviewed in detail regarding interest in the field.
  • Note: admission to some programs may include additional requirements.

WHAT IS YOUR ROLE AS A MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR OR ASSISTANT?

Medical office administrators and assistants (MOAs) are the face of hospitals and clinics. They keep things running smoothly by receiving patients, managing information and appointments, and assisting healthcare providers.

Typical duties of this role include:

  • Greeting patients at reception
  • Responding to phone calls and emails
  • Scheduling patient appointments
  • Updating and organizing patient records
  • Processing billing and health insurance
  • Managing inventory
  • Checking patient height, weight, temperature, and blood pressure
  • Assisting with minor medical procedures

Career-focused

We work closely with local employers to ensure every program teaches today’s most in demand skills.

Herzing Open Education Program (HOEP)

Limit your tuition, not your education with our unique HOEP benefit.

Take another course or program after you graduate, tuition-free! (some conditions apply). 

Career Options

  • Medical Office Administrator
  • Medical Office Receptionist
  • Medical Office Assistant
  • Chiropractic Receptionist
  • Dental Office Coordinator
  • Medical Transcriptionist
  • Unit Clerk
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Canadian Campus Locations


  • Toronto, Ottawa, Cambridge ON
  • Montreal QC 
  • Winnipeg MB 
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Not all programs or learning formats available at all campus locations.

The Medical Office Administrator program is registered at and delivered by Herzing College Toronto.

The Medical Office Administration program is registered at and delivered by Herzing College Ottawa.

The Medical Office Assistant program is registered at and delivered by Herzing College Winnipeg. 

Information is subject to change. Some conditions apply.

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