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Become the person who keeps healthcare running — mastering medical records, billing, patient coordination, and unit clerk procedures across Canada's hospitals and clinics.
Become the person who keeps healthcare running — mastering medical records, billing, patient coordination, and unit clerk procedures across Canada's hospitals and clinics.
The Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk Certificate provides the necessary skills and theoretical knowledge needed to become competent and confident unit clerks and medical office assistants. Students graduate ready to step into front-line administrative roles across Alberta’s hospitals, clinics, and specialist offices.
The program combines virtual classes with on-site workshops and practicum, giving students both the theoretical foundation and practical confidence employers expect. Upon completing all requirements, students receive a Certificate in Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk.
The program is recognized and licensed by Alberta Advanced Education, and government funding may be available to eligible students.
You are completed within a year, you've got a diploma, and you're ready to start your professional life. Because of that, I have a career that I always wanted.
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The Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk certificate is licensed by Alberta Advanced Education and recognized by CHIMA — the national professional body for health information management — giving graduates a credential with real employer recognition from coast to coast.
Graduates step into administrative roles across hospitals, clinics, specialist offices, and long-term care facilities. From scheduling and patient records to unit coordination, the demand for trained MOA and Unit Clerk professionals is consistent and growing across Canada.
Healthcare administration is one of Canada's most stable entry points into the medical field — with consistent hiring across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities coast to coast.
A 30-week blended certificate combining virtual coursework with on-site workshops and a 150-hour supervised practicum at MCG’s partner facilities across Alberta.
A modular curriculum presents a flexible and adaptable educational framework, catering to individual learning needs and enhancing engagement through relevant, hands-on content. Sequential advancement ensures a solid foundation, efficient resource utilization, and increased accessibility. With an emphasis on critical thinking and self-directed learning, the modular approach prepares students for a rapidly changing healthcare environment.
Gain supervised real-world experience with MCG’s clinical and medical office partners across Alberta. You’ll apply your training in live healthcare environments — managing patient communications, handling records, coordinating unit activities, and building the professional confidence that moves you from student to hired.
Four modules of focused training — from business and communications foundations through to clinical healthcare skills, medical terminology, and a supervised 150-hour practicum.
All applicants must meet with an MCG Career College Admissions team representative before enrolling. We offer both standard and mature admission pathways.
Talk to a real advisor — not a chatbot. Fifteen minutes, no pressure, and we’ll map your exact path into the next intake.