Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk

Play a vital role in supporting the best patient care and helping health organizations run smoothly.

Credential:

Certificate

Program length:

2 Terms

Area:

Business

School:

Chiu School of Business

Post-Graduation Work Permit:

Yes

No

About

This certificate program prepares graduates to manage information and administrative workflows in a fast-paced health care setting. Learners acquire knowledge and skills in health care fundamentals, health organizations, medical terminology,  digital literacy, office administration, unit coordination, medical orders, health billing, health information systems, clinical skills, and communication strategies.

Time commitment

This is a one-year (two term) certificate program. A standard course load is five courses per term. Students can maintain full time status with at least three courses. Taking less than five courses per term will take longer to complete the program.

Learning options

Looking for a flexible Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk program? Our flexible learning options are designed to accommodate your needs and fit your lifestyle.

  • Regular option: Attend classes in-person, online, or via Hyflex (live in-class or virtual classes, with video recordings available if unable to attend). Scheduled classes are typically held weekdays.
  • Weekend Option: In-person classes Saturday and Sunday.

Choose your path when you apply.

Program Accreditation
Canadian College of Health Information Management Accredited program

The Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk program is accredited with the Canadian College of Health Information Management. This program meets the quality and educational program standards set out for the Health Information-Certified Associate (HICA) certification. Graduates of the Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk Certificate are eligible to write the Health Information-Certified Associate (HICA) National Certification Exam (NCE) and can begin their career as a certified health information professional.

Bow Valley College is a proud partner of the Canadian College of Health Information Management (College). The College is a national, not-for-profit corporation that sets the accreditation standards for educational institutions and certification standards for health information professionals in Canada.

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Admission requirements

  • Credit in English Language Arts 30-1 or minimum 65% in English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent
  • Credit in a Grade 10 math (excluding Math 10-4 and Math 16 levels)

or

Successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test that consists of five tests with a minimum score in the following sections:

  • Language Arts: Reading and Writing: 520 minimum standard score
  • Math Test: 450 minimum score

or

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English Language Proficiency Requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, please review English language proficiency requirements.

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Enhance your previous education to meet the missing admissions requirements for one of the BVC programs.

Available intakes

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International
September 2025
January 2026

Tuition and fees

Term
Tuition fees
Additional fees
Total fees*
Term 1
$2,724
$356
$3,080
Term 2
$2,868
$356
$3,224
Term
Tuition fees
Additional fees
Total fees*
Term 1
$7,009
$356
$7,365
Term 2
$8,292
$356
$8,648
*All tuition and fees are subject to change. Program tuitions are estimates only.  Your actual tuition and fees are calculated on actual course registrations and can be viewed under "Statement of Account" in MyBVC or by requesting a Statement of Account from Registrar Services.
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Courses

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Course is eligible for PLAR
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HUCL1101Role Concepts in Health Care

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HUCL1201Introduction to Health Care Fundamentals

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HUCL1401Medical Terminology

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MGMT1201Business Communication

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3

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MGMT1302Computer Applications

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HUCL1301Fundamentals of Medical Orders

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3

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HUCL1601Introductory Unit Coordinating Skills 3

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MOAS1201Medical Office Administrative Skills 3

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MOAS1301Financial Management for the Medical Office

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3

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MOAS1401Clinical Skills for the Medical Office

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Earn at least 3 credits from the following courses:

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MOAS1997Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk Applied Research and Capstone Project

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3

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MOAS1998Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk Service Learning

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MOAS1999Field Placement for Medical Office Assistants and Unit Clerks

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