Medical Office Assistant Certificate Program Spring 2018 ...

1 Medical Office Assistant Certificate Program Spring 2018 (Nanaimo & Parksville) Information Sheet This information sheet provides supplementary information specific to the Spring 2018 delivery of the Program . Program Guide: Please read the Program Guide thoroughly. It provides information about the Program , its components, entry requirements, Certificate requirements, and application/admission process. Program Location: The Spring 2018 Program will be delivered at the Nanaimo & Parksville Campuses. Important Dates: Medical Office Assistant Certificate Program Spring 2018 DATES Information Session RIMO 001 For information, please contact Deirdre Godwin Location: Parksville & Nanaimo F17Q01: Wed, Sep 27; 6-8 (Parksville) TBA (Nanaimo) Admission Requirements OSME 002: Medical Terminology And Anatomy & Physiology, or equivalent course taken within the last 5 years.

2 Computer Skills: Recent Introduction To Computers, or equivalent course OR if you use computers regularly include a letter with your application, detailing the systems and programs you use and know. Math 11: Intro to Math 11, Trades Math 11, Applications or Principles of Math 11, Math 041, 045, 046, 47, Accounting 11 OR MOA Math Assessment Test. English 12: English 12 (with a minimum mark of C ), or equivalent, OR MOA English Assessment Test. Keyboarding: 40 correct wpm required via VIU Assessment Test. If you require a Program assessment to meet admission requirements such as English or Math, contact Student Affairs at Nanaimo online booking at (250) 740-6276, or Cowichan (250) 746-3509, to schedule an assessment OSME 002: F17Q01: September 18-December 7, 2017 (Parksville) Contact Assessment and Exam Invigilation Services to book online at to schedule an MOA Program assessment.

3 Applications Accepted starting this date: Refer to the Program Guide for admission requirements, application process and required documentation. Ongoing Application Deadline All applications must be submitted and complete, with all required documentation. Applications received after this date will be considered if seats are available. Note: If prerequisites are in progress , conditional acceptance may be granted as long as assessments/courses are successfully completed two weeks prior to Program start. January 5, 2018. Late applications accepted if seats still available. Registration and Fee Payment Deadline Registration deadline and non-refundable $200 tuition deposit due within three weeks of offer of admission: Fee payment deadline for remainder of fees: No refunds will be issued after: If the above payment deadlines are not met, the seat will be offered to another applicant.

4 January 10, 2018 January 26, 2018 Start of Program February 9, 2018 (no class Feb 12) End of Program May 31, 2018 Program Schedule (subject to revision): Course Title Course Code Schedule (subject to minor revision) Program will run 20 hours per week; Monday/Tuesday in Nanaimo 5:00 9:00 and Thursday/Friday in Parksville 9:00 4:00 (inclusive of 1 hour break). Detailed schedule to follow and subject to change. Keyboarding and Computers in the Medical Environment (24 hours) OSME 005 Parksville February 15 - March 9: Thursday& Friday mornings from 9-12 Pharmacology for the Medical Office (42 hours) OSME 015 Nanaimo February 9 - May 7: Monday evenings from 5-9 (note, class on Monday, February 12 is rescheduled for Friday, February 9) Medical Office Procedures (60 hours) OSME 010 Nanaimo February 13 - May 8 Tuesday evenings and Thursday, Friday, May 10 & 11 from 5-9 Computerized Medical Billing (45 hours) OSME 011 Parksville February 15 - March 9.

5 Most Thursday & Friday afternoons from 1-4 Observational Practicum For MOAs (6 hours) OSME 009 Week of April 18 Interpersonal Skills in the Medical Environment (18 hours) OSME 060 Parksville - April 12 27 and May 31: Thursday& Friday mornings from 9-12 Nanaimo Friday, May 11 from 7-9 Medical Transcription Introduction 45 hours) OSME 012 Parksville February 15 - March 9: Most Thursday& Friday mornings from 9-12 Practicum Medical Office Assistant Program (42 hours, individually scheduled) OSME 013 Times set out by student and practicum setting 42 hours total beginning May 14 Program Fees: Total Program Fees: $ tuition, plus Students Union Fees and Student Activity Fee. Fees are subject to change. Note: The Program Fees do not include texts (approx.

6 $350) and materials. Texts are available at the Vancouver Island University Bookstore. Financial Assistance: This Program is eligible for Students Loans. To apply for student loans online, please see: For more information on this Program , check our website at