Medical Administrative Assistant - Prince Edward Island

Admission Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to confidentiality and integrity
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Completion of the ‘Wonderlic’ Scholastic Level Equivalent test with a score of 20 points or better
• Successful completion of admissions interview and testing for adequate entry-level skills
• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent and meet the minimum provincial age requirement
• A clear, relevant Criminal Record Check
• A good command of the English language (both written and oral)
• An adequate level of physical health to meet the requirements of the program and prospective employer

Program Highlights

With the aging population, the tremendous increase in technology, and our demand for the best quality of life, the healthcare industry is facing a growing shortage of well-trained personnel. Throughout the North American healthcare industry, there is an acute need to increase the size of the workforce, as well as to raise the skill level of that workforce. This program is designed to provide employment-ready, comprehensively trained graduates. Successful graduates will be eligible to achieve the CMAP – Certified Medical Assisting Professional designation in addition to their diploma. These graduates are fully qualified to work in a hands-on administrative/clinical support capacity in the medical field.