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Georgian College Diploma in Office Administration - Health Services (OFAH)
Georgian College

Georgian College

Diploma in Office Administration - Health Services (OFAH)

Graduate Certificate

2 years

English

Full time

Oct 2025

Blended

Key Summary

    About : The Diploma in Office Administration - Health Services (OFAH) offers students comprehensive training in office administration within the healthcare sector. The program covers essential topics such as medical terminology, billing, and insurance processing. This diploma aims to prepare students for the dynamic and fast-paced environment of health administration over the course of one year.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates of this program can pursue various roles in the healthcare field, including medical office assistant, health service administrator, and billing specialist. This qualification equips students with the skills needed for entry-level positions in healthcare organizations and clinics.

Start your career in the administrative health field

Gain specialized skills in demand by today’s healthcare teams. Learn from industry experts. Develop mastery in electronic medical records management.

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, and 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.

Accreditation

Canadian College of Health Information

The Office Administration – Health Services program at Georgian College is proudly awarded accreditation through the Canadian College of Health Information (CCHIM).

CCHIM sets the educational and accreditation standards for health information professionals in Canada. This program meets the quality and educational program standards set out for the Health Information-Certified Associate (HICA) certification.

Graduates of the Office Administration – Health Services program are eligible to write the National Certification Exam (NCE) and can begin their careers as certified health information professionals.