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Medical Office Assistant Certificate

Prepare for a fast-paced role supporting healthcare teams. Gain the administrative and communication skills needed to work in medical offices, clinics, hospitals, and wellness centers. This program includes training in medical terminology, office procedures, patient communication, and Microsoft Office.

You’ll learn how to manage medical records, schedule appointments, handle billing, and support a smooth, professional experience for patients and providers. Designed to prepare you for real-world roles, this program blends practical skills with a strong foundation in healthcare ethics and terminology.

Courses Required

The courses required to earn a Certificate of Proficiency from Medicine Hat College include:

  • Medical Terminology
  • Procedures and Ethics for the Medical Office
  • Productivity and Workplace Communication
  • MS Office Basics: Word, Excel & File Management
  • MS Word Level 1: Formatting for Clarity
  • Keyboarding
  • Standard First Aid with Level C CPR

Questions? Email Shannan at shurlbut@mhc.ab.ca

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Microsoft Office Basics: Word, Excel & File Management (Fall ’26 Offering)

2450005
Section: A
Start date: 10/01/26
End date: 10/14/26
Days of the Week: Multiple Days of the Week :
  Weekly - Thu .  
  Weekly - Wed .  

Weekly - Thu 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (10/1/2026-10/1/2026); Weekly - Wed 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (10/7/2026-10/14/2026)
Tuition: $315.00
Location: Medicine Hat Campus Location : 
  Medicine Hat Campus.

Please read:  Thursday Oct 1
Wednesday Oct 7 & 14
Room :  B252
Call 403-529-3874 to register

Productivity and Workplace Communication (Fall ’26 Offering)

1610004
Section: A
Start date: 10/23/26
End date: 11/20/26
Days of the Week: Multiple Days of the Week :
  Online 24/7.  
  Weekly - Sat .  

Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (10/23/2026-11/20/2026); Weekly - Sat 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (11/14/2026-11/14/2026)
Tuition: $625.00
Location: Medicine Hat Campus Location : 
  Medicine Hat Campus.

Please read:  Please note: this course is offered in a
Room :  F1007
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MS Word Level 1: Formatting for Clarity (Fall ’26 Offering)

2450006
Section: A
Start date: 11/18/26
End date: 12/02/26
Days of the Week: Weekly - Wed .
Weekly - Wed 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (11/18/2026-12/2/2026)
Tuition: $315.00
Location: Medicine Hat Campus Location : 
  Medicine Hat Campus.

Room :  B252
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Procedures & Ethics for the Medical Office (Winter ’27 Offering)

1610001
Section: A
Start date: 01/04/27
End date: 02/11/27
Days of the Week: Multiple Days of the Week :
  Weekly - Mon, Thu .  
  Weekly - Tue, Thu .  

Weekly - Mon, Thu 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (1/4/2027-1/14/2027); Weekly - Thu, Tue 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (1/21/2027-2/11/2027)
Tuition: $1,275.00
Location: Medicine Hat Campus Location : 
  Medicine Hat Campus.

Please read:  Prerequisite: Medical Terminology
Room : Multiple  Room : 
  F1007. 
  B234.

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Microsoft Office Basics: Word, Excel & File Management (Spring ’27 Offering)

2450005
Section: B
Start date: 04/05/27
End date: 04/19/27
Days of the Week: Weekly - Mon .
Weekly - Mon 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (4/5/2027-4/19/2027)
Tuition: $315.00
Location: Medicine Hat Campus Location : 
  Medicine Hat Campus.

Room :  B252
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