Medical Administrative Assistant Program

Free

21- week

training

One of BC’s most in-demand fields.

Limited seats

Launch your future in the healthcare sector with a free, 21-week program designed to give you the practical, job-ready skills employers look for.

No experience needed

Job-ready skills for medical offices, clinics, and healthcare settings

Hands-on training with admin tools and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems

What Is This Program About?

This program provides comprehensive training to become a Medical Administrative Assistant in clinics, medical offices, and healthcare settings. Over 21 weeks, you’ll gain essential administrative skills, learn to use industry-standard software and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems, and apply your training in a real work placement.

Training Curriculum (21 Weeks)

Essential Skills — 3 weeks
Employment Skills — 2 weeks
Occupational Skills Training — 12 weeks
Work Experience — 3 weeks
Follow-Up & Job Search Support — 1 week

Timeline:

February 20 - April 24

Recruitment

April 27 - May 15

Essential skills

May 18 - 29

Employment Skills Support

June 2 - Aug 21

Occupational Skills Training for MAA

Aug 24 - Sept 11

Work Experience

Sept 14 - 18

Follow-up

Eligibility Requirements:

Be 18 years of age or older
Keyboarding skills; a minimum of 20 wpm
Able to pass a vulnerable sector police check and receive a clean criminal record
Have legal status in Canada as a Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Canadian Citizen
Have B.C. Secondary School Graduation or equivalent
Meet English 12, CLB 8, or equivalent
Have good computer and internet navigation skills

WorkBC registration and approval are mandatory for final acceptance into the program

Ideal Candidate Profile

Strong computer and keyboarding skills
Interest in office administration, especially in healthcare settings
Ability to commit to a full-time, demanding training schedule
Strong oral and written communication
Good interpersonal and customer-service skills
Strong organizational and time-management abilities
Able to work independently and in a team environment

Upcoming Info Sessions

Learn more about the program during one of our upcoming live Zoom information sessions:

Wednesday, December 3 — 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Thursday, December 11 — 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday, December 17 — 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Monday, January 5 — 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM

All sessions are hosted online via Zoom.
Registration required through Eventbrite.

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