- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
The eighty-hour practicum, which takes place in either a physician's office, clinic, hospital department, or related health-care facility, enables you to apply the skills that you have learned in the BCIT program. For many, this experience is their gateway into the health-care system. Some keys to a successful practicum experience include having excellent communication skills, having compassion for patients, maintaining confidentiality, having a keen eye for detail, and being fluent in computer software. The course also includes class time to help you prepare for a successful workplace experience. You will write a resume and cover letter matched to a medical office assistant (MOA) position, create and post your profile and resume on a social media site, and prepare for and practice interview skills. After the practicum, you will create and deliver a presentation that describes your practicum experience. You will need to complete the following before the start date: current certification of the two-day St. John's Ambulance Standard First Aid for Industry – WorkSafeBC Level 1 Equivalent course, which includes CPR level C and the AED content; a criminal record check; up-to-date immunizations. Failure to provide all the required documents before the course start date will result in you being dropped from the practicum. A minimum keyboarding speed of up to 55 words per minute; and/or successful completion of a terminology test. Note: Since first aid certifications expire, we recommend that you complete the above First Aid course shortly before the OFFC 2018 Practicum. If the certification is recent, then you will still have the certification after you graduate when you are looking for a job.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.5
Domestic fees
$475.60 - $520.70 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Write a targeted cover letter and resume for a medical office.
- Demonstrate that you are prepared for a practicum interview.
- Demonstrate effective communication, interpersonal, and team skills in all work duties, where communication skills require clear spoken and written English, correct medical terminology, accurate spelling, and correct grammar.
- Show patience and compassion when dealing with patients and their family members while maintaining privacy.
- Demonstrate professionalism in all work duties.
- Demonstrate critical thinking, decision-making, organizational, and prioritization skills.
- Demonstrate fluent computer literacy.
- Record notes and enter information accurately and reconfirm, as is needed.
- Maintain patient files confidentially and accurately.
- Schedule and rearrange appointments accurately.
- Demonstrate accurate billing procedures.
- Follow medical office procedures.
- Demonstrate patient preparation for various visits and medical procedures.
- Maintain, sanitize, and sterilize medical equipment.
- Demonstrate how to use medical equipment.
- Perform and interpret basic diagnostic tests.
- Perform the infection control protocol needed for a given situation.
- Create and deliver a presentation, using software that describes your practicum experience.
Effective as of Fall 2018
Related Programs
MOA Practicum (OFFC 2018) 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 2018 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 45363
Dates
Mon Sep 09 - Mon Nov 25
- 12 weeks
- CRN 45363
- Domestic fees $520.70
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Nov 25 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:00 | Other |
Instructor
Baljit Lashar
Course outline
Important information
- 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.
- All credits are necessary to register in the practicum. Attendance to the first class is mandatory, no late registrations. You will be in a work placement and keep in touch with the instructor as scheduled or when requested. Students must be available for shifts at a host location. 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. Contact Paul Sawyer, Program Head with any questions: paul_sawyer@bcit.ca.
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of OFFC 2018 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 86264
Dates
Sat Jan 11 - Sat Mar 29
- 12 weeks
- CRN 86264
- Domestic fees $475.60
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
Instructor
Baljit Lashar
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- 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.
- All required courses must be completed before registering into the practicum. Check your program approval letter. The first and last day are scheduled online classes and students must be available for practicum shifts between those dates. 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.