Office Administration - Health Services - 335
OSAP Eligible
Overview
Program Highlights
- Program is well recognized by local and extended community of hospitals and medical offices.
- Common semester 1 and 2 with Office Administration - General (380)
- Complete our highly respected Medical Terminology 1 and 2 courses.
- Complete Ontario Health Certificates in Privacy and IPAC 7 (Infection Control).
What you'll learn
- Provide administrative support to any health office/unit.
- Discover the challenge of a private medical practice including Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
- Become skilled in specialized areas of medical transcription and Ministry of Health OHIP billing.
- Attend presentations from McMaster Department of Surgery.
- Attend the annual resume fair by St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.
Office Administration - Health Services has an active program advisory committee that meets to ensure the program is current.
View the Exceptions Calendar for start dates and semester break information.
Program Length
2 academic years (periods of 8 months)
Admission
Admission
Domestic and International student admission requirements
- OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:
- Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
- Excellent reading comprehension, spelling, and basic computer and keyboarding skills are recommended
Language Requirements for Applicants with English as a Second Language
- See below for accepted equivalents for Grade 12 English:
- Successful completion of the GAS-English for Academic Purposes (478) program
- TOEFL minimum score of 560 (83 Internet based)
- or IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0
- More information about acceptable certificates, can be found on the International Admission Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English.
Options are available for mature applicants.
Don't have the necessary requirements?
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees
2024 - 2025 Domestic Tuition and Fees
| Description | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
Compulsory Ancillary Fees | $881.96 | $785.16 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
Compulsory Program Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Domestic Tuition | $1,354.04 | $1,354.04 |
| Total Domestic Charges Per Semester | $2,236.00 | $2,139.20 |
| Total 1st Year Fees | $4,375.20 | |
Above fees based on full-time September program start date. Contact Student Services to confirm fees for other start dates or semesters.
- Full Cost Breakdown`
- Explore payment options
- Book costs for your program can be found through the Campus Store
- You will also be required to purchase a laptop (or personal computer, where deemed appropriate). Additional program-specific software and hardware may also be required. Full details will be provided in your classes or at your orientation. This is an additional cost (above tuition/ancillary fees and textbooks).
- If your program includes a clinical, practicum, or field placement, you may be required to complete Preplacement Non-Academic Requirements (NARs). Full details will be provided in your classes. This is an additional cost (above tuition/ancillary fees and textbooks). More information can be found on the Preplacement Services webpage.
2024 - 2025 International Tuition and Fees
| Description | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
Total Tuition & Ancillary Fees | $8,525.00 | $8,525.00 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
Program Compulsory Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| International Tax Recovery | $450.00 | $375.00 |
| Total International Charges Per Semester | $8,525.00 | $8,525.00 |
| Total 1st Year Fees | $17,875.00 | |
If you pay by wire transfer, please note your bank might charge you a fee to transfer money. Make sure your transfer includes the Mohawk payment and the wire transfer fee. This applies to each wire transfer payment you make.
- Explore payment options
- Book costs for your program can be found through the Campus Store
- You will also be required to purchase a laptop (or personal computer, where deemed appropriate). Additional program-specific software and hardware may also be required. Full details will be provided in your classes or at your orientation. This is an additional cost (above tuition/ancillary fees and textbooks).
- If your program includes a clinical, practicum, or field placement, you may be required to complete Preplacement Non-Academic Requirements (NARs). Full details will be provided in your classes. This is an additional cost (above tuition/ancillary fees and textbooks). More information can be found on the Preplacement Services webpage.
Additional Information
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
When it comes to paying for your education, investing in your future can be more affordable than you think. A Mohawk education is one of the most cost-effective means of acquiring the skills and knowledge you need to have a prosperous and rewarding career.
As you start on your chosen career path, it's important to have a realistic set of expectations regarding the expenses associated with attending college. In addition to your tuition fees, you will also need to budget for books, supplies, housing, and other related living expenses. You may be able to supplement your income and savings with scholarships, bursaries, or loans. It pays to do some research into what types of financial assistance you may qualify for.
Available Financial Assistance Resources:
- OSAP Eligible. Learn about Ontario Student Assistance Program - OSAP (domestic students only)
- Working on Campus
- Additional Sources of Funding
- Financial Assistance Home Page
Apply for Awards:
By submitting a Scholarships and Bursaries Application every semester, students have access to over $3 million in Mohawk College scholarships, bursaries and Ministry-partnered funding to help meet their financial needs.
Financial Literacy:
Whether saving for school, sticking to a budget, or planning for a major purchase, financial literacy affects us all. That's why Mohawk College is dedicated to helping students improve their financial literacy and become more confident in managing their money.
- Complete the free online Money Matters Module to earn Co-Curricular Credit!
- Financial Resources and Calculators
Program of Studies
Course Overview & Descriptions
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Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning
How you'll gain skills
- Through a mix of on-campus Labs and Simulations.
- Complete Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) billing using Ontario Medical Associations (OMA) Schedule of Benefits in a lecture and lab setting.
- Consultations with community partners to complete an Industry Project.
- Opportunities to experience a two-week, unpaid field placement in the health services sector (Eligibility requirements determined in semester 4).
To learn more, please visit the Centre for Experiential Learning.
Field Placement
A field placement is intended to give students hands-on experience in the workplace. After successful completion of all required courses, students complete a mandatory 75-hour placement in their final semester. The successful completion of the field placement is required for graduation. Please visit the Centre for Experiential Learning for more information on the field placement for this program.
Mandatory Preplacement health and safety requirements must be completed by students prior to the field placement in semester four. The Program Coordinator will provide instruction upon completion of the second semester. Please note there may be additional expenses for the Hepatitis B and the 2-step TB test. While First Aid, CPR, and a level one police background check are not mandatory, they are recommended at any point in the program.
There are additional costs for the Preplacement health and safety requirements.
International Co-op Work Permit and Immunizations required for eligibility.
Students who are unable to be matched with a Field Placement opportunity within the community will be offered an online guided module to complete as an alternative.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes, often referred to as ‘Program Standards', set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.
In many cases these program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) in consultation with employers and educators who are experts in the program field. To ensure the outcomes remain current and in line with industry needs, we invite our employers, graduates working in the field and current students to re-examine and update them during regular, ongoing program review focus groups.
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Your future career options
- Business/Ward/Unit Clerk
- Patient Registration Clerk
- Ministry of Health Billing Clerk
- Administrative Assistant
- Medical Secretary
- Medical Transcriptionist
Where you could work includes
- Doctors/Specialists in Private Practice
- Laboratories and X-ray Clinics
- Hospital Units and Departments
- Community Agencies
Educational Pathways
Educational Pathways
If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk.
Important note
If you transfer from Office Administration - General (380), you enter semester 3 of Office Administration - Health Services (328).
A transfer to the Office Administration Health Services program is not always possible. To avoid disappointment, please consider applying directly to first semester of the Office Administration Health Services program.
If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program. To start a new program at Mohawk, you must apply via ontariocolleges.ca.
Transfer from
You can transfer to the Office Administration - Health Services - 335 from the following programs:
Office Administration - General
General Arts and Science Certificate (College Transfer)
General Arts and Science Diploma (University Transfer)
Receiving Program
Office Administration - Health Services
Transfer to
You can transfer from the Office Administration - Health Services - 335 to the following programs:
Business Analysis
Public Relations - Corporate Communications
Tourism
Credit transfer agreements have been arranged to make it easier for students to move from Mohawk to another institution.
Transfer From Office Administration - Health Services To
Athabasca University
1 University Dr
Athabasca AB T9S 3A3
Canada
Bachelor of Professional Arts - Communication Studies
1 University Dr
Athabasca AB T9S 3A3
Canada
Davenport University
6191 Kraft Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
United States
Bachelor of Business Administration General Business
- Option II
Bachelor of Science
- Health Services Administration
6191 Kraft Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
United States
Mohawk College makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of each transfer opportunity. Please note that changes may occur in program offerings, admission requirements, and transfer credits granted by the receiving institutions. We advise all students to check with the receiving institution directly for the most up-to-date information.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Search ONTransfer.ca for more pathways with Ontario public colleges and universities.
Mohawk College makes no warranty or endorsement of material contained within links to external websites, nor does the College assume any responsibility for the linked website or its contents.
Tech Requirements
Tech requirements
Technology Requirements
Software
Details about specific software needs will be shared at the beginning of each course.
Hardware
The Office Administration programs recommend the "Good Specifications" as listed on the Student Tech Support Hardware Specifications page.
Note: We do not recommend using a Mac as the software required in this program is not compatible with their operating system.
Faculty
- Contact Judi Joslin for first and second semester inquiries
- Contact Wendy Fisher for third and fourth semester inquiries
Program Coordinator
Judi Joslin
Wendy Fisher
Faculty
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Program Coordinator
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- Contact Wendy Fisher for third and fourth semester inquiries
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