Health Services – Office Administration

Students in this program acquire the knowledge and specialized skills required to successfully perform in the administrative health field. Students learn medical document production, medical terminology, transcription, human anatomy, medical ethics, and develop skills in workplace communication and patient relations. In addition, students learn Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and are introduced to health information management concepts.

Qualifying students will have the exciting opportunity for hands-on learning through a fourth semester field placement within the local medical community.The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Conduct oneself professionally and adhere to relevant legislation, standards and codes of ethics
• Manage the scheduling, coordination and organization of administrative tasks and workflow within specific deadlines and according to set priorities
• Coordinate the collection, analysis, distribution and response to communications in the workplace to facilitate the flow of information
• Operate and provide support to others related to the use of office equipment and technologies
• Evaluate, establish and administer health records management systems to ensure confidential, secure, accessible and organized electronic and paper records
• Produce financial and client billing records for health services by compiling relevant information and using accounting software
• Produce health documents and reports using available technologies and applying industry standards
• Use interpersonal and client service skills to respond to the diverse needs of clients, their family members and the health care team
• Identify and use non-invasive clinical tasks to support effective and efficient health service operations

 

Working in Canada – Application for Permanent Residence

Full-time students who qualify are permitted to work off-campus part-time during their study component and full-time during their Post-Graduation Work Permit Program at the end of their studies, which may grant the student the possibility to apply for a Permanent Residence in Canada through the Canadian Experience Class.

Career Opportunities

Graduates from this program may find employment in medical practitioners’ offices, long-term care facilities, and hospitals. They may also find careers opportunities within the pharmaceutical industry; provincial and federal governments; medical services in industry; clinics; alternative medical practices such as naturopathy, chiropractics, acupuncture, shiatsu; and other areas of health services, as well as general offices. Students can work part-time during the course of their studies.

 

Admission Requirements:

Prospective students will need to provide the following documents if they wish to apply to this program:

• ILAC Pathway 3.2, or IELTS 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 (same for SDS program)
• Other language proficiency tests accepted include Duolingo until December 31st, 2023
• Grade 12 English (C or U)

Application Process

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!

Postsecondary education is an investment in your future. We know many students find it tough to make ends meet, which is why we offer a few options to help you pay your way to graduation. Georgian at ILAC offers scholarships to students – international, full-time first year, and returning students. You can afford this!

Types of Scholarships

The Georgian@ILAC Entrance Scholarship is worth $2,000 in the first semester and is awarded to new students joining Georgian@ILAC. Limited number of scholarships available.

The Georgian@ILAC Returning Student Scholarship is worth $2,000 and is awarded to returning students who have demonstrated academic success. Limited number of scholarships available.

Application Requirements:

The following requirements are a convention of the Georgian@ILAC Entrance Scholarship and The Georgian@ILAC Returning Student Scholarship.

• Students must be admitted to a Georgian@ILAC program and they must apply for a scholarship by the respective intake deadline
• Recipients should have an above average GPA (B equivalent or higher) and successfully have met the English Language Proficiency requirements
• Personal statement of interest, resume and other documents provided when applying for admission may be used for evaluation
• Recipients must pay their full tuition deposit before scholarship deadline
• Scholarships will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis
• Successful recipients will be notified via email shortly after an offer letter has been issued
• Returning students must submit an application by the submission deadline