Free Medical Office Skills Certificate Training Launched

Sources Community Resources Society, in partnership with Vancouver Community College (VCC), offers Office Administration: Medical Office Skills Certificate training to eligible British Columbia residents.

Vocational Training

This 22-week, tuition-free training program is designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge and experience required to work as a Medical Office Assistant, Medical Secretary, Medical Billing Clerk, Medical Receptionist and related administrative positions in medical clinics/facilities. In addition to vocational training and on-the-job work experience, participants will receive personalized and customized wrap-around employment support services to maximize their potential for success.

Admission Requirements

18 years of age or older

B.C. secondary school graduation, or equivalent

Basic computer and keyboarding skills

Course List

Business English Skills: Grammar Review, Building Powerful Vocabulary, Memo, Email and Report Writing and Business English Skills Exam 

Supervisory Management and Decision-Making Skills 

Keyboarding for Beginners and for Speed Building 

Medical Terminology 1 & 2 

Medical Office Procedures 

Medical Office Billing 

Medical Document Transcription 

Clinical Procedures    Workplace Readiness Skills 

Work Experience

First Aid Level C CPR and AED 

Eligibility Criteria

Participants must be:

At least 18 years old and have a Social Insurance Number (SIN)

Reside in BC

Canadian Citizens; or Permanent Residents; or Protected persons entitled to work in Canada

Unemployed, employed (part-time 30 hours or less/week, seasonal or casual) or precariously employed and seeking training to find a new job, prepare for changing job requirements or new job opportunities in the community

Priority will be given to the following client groups:

Mature workers (55+)

Indigenous peoples

Immigrants (Landed within 10 years)

Refugees and protected persons

People of colour

Persons with disabilities

Training Schedule:

January 6, 2025 – June 6, 2025

Information Sessions (via Zoom):

Thursday, November 14, 2024 from 10 a.m. -12 noon

Tuesday, November 26, 2024, from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

How to apply?

Sign up for an upcoming information session to learn more about the program and to apply at https://forms.office.com/r/DLg1Ha3PT1