- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course will prepare you with the basic knowledge needed in medical office administration and procedures, and professional conduct. You will develop skills in appointment scheduling, reception and communication skills, filing, referrals, and pharmacology. There will be information regarding the inventory and supplies used in a medical office. There will be discussions related to patient rights and the allied health professionals. You will be presented with a variety of medical abbreviations and be introduced to using the BC medical directory. We will cover E-Comm (911), non-emergency health advice (811), and (711). There will be information provided about the Regional Health Authorities, First Nations Health Authority, Provincial Health Services Authority, and agencies that operate under those authorities. Through office scenarios, you will apply problem solving, critical thinking, decision making, and conflict resolution skills. Role playing will help you develop the confidence needed for dealing with patient concerns related to the duties of a medical office assistant.
Prerequisite(s)
- 65% in OFFC 1001
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$436.63 - $452.89 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate effective communication and reception skills.
- Communicate professionally with health-care professionals and patients.
- Schedule appointments efficiently.
- Prioritize work tasks using time management skills.
- Name the major drug classifications and their effects on patients and name commonly used medications.
- Accurately document and maintain medical records.
- Competently prepare and file charts in alphabetical order.
- Incorporate ethical decision making in performing duties.
- Define commonly used abbreviations in the medical field and properly use those abbreviations within patient health records.
- State the steps needed to refer a patient to a specialist.
- Apply critical thinking and problem solving techniques to resolve patient concerns and complaints.
- Describe the roles of the health authorities.
- Describe the role of pharmaceutical representatives in a medical environment.
- State the differences between controlled prescriptions and regular prescriptions.
- Illustrate the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Describe the procedures for releasing information.
- Describe the community resources and associated medical organizations available to health professionals and patients.
Effective as of Fall 2018
Related Programs
Medical Office Practices (OFFC 1015) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Business + Media
- Medical Office Assistant
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of OFFC 1015 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 45366
Dates
Mon Sep 09 - Mon Dec 16
- 12 weeks
- CRN 45366
- Domestic fees $452.89
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 16 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
Candace Travis
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Computer, microphone, and webcam required. This course is delivered synchronously online. Attendance to the first class is mandatory, no late registrations. This is not a self-paced course as you will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important to have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. No class Sep 30, Oct 14, Nov 11. Contact Paul Sawyer, Program Head with any questions: paul_sawyer@bcit.ca.
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of OFFC 1015 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 86265
Dates
Mon Jan 06 - Mon Mar 24
- 11 weeks
- CRN 86265
- Domestic fees $436.63
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 24 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:15 | Online |
Instructor
Candace Travis
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course is delivered synchronously online. Attendance to the first class is mandatory, no late registrations. This is not a self-paced course as you will be expected to be available and online as scheduled. Computer, microphone, and webcam required. It is important to have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. No class Feb 17. Contact sobm-moa@bcit.ca with any questions about this course or the Medical Office Assistant associate certificate program.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.