Medical office certificate (MOA)
Medical Office Assistant (MOA) Certificate
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A college certificate program teaching patient scheduling, medical records management, and billing for doctor clinics.
Ways to get this paid for
Government money that can cover this course. Check who qualifies before you pay.
Free adult upgrading
FreeGrade 11 and 12 courses and English classes are free at public colleges and school districts. This covers the Grade 11 and 12 prerequisite courses, not the program itself.
WorkBC training funding
Up to $7,500 tuitionIf you are out of work or underemployed, a WorkBC case manager can approve and pay for this training. Get approval before you pay.
Canada Training Credit
Half your tuition back, up to $5,000 in your lifeFederal tax credit. $250 a year builds up from age 26. Claim it on your tax return.
BC Access Grant
Up to $4,000 a yearFor low and middle income students in full-time programs under two years at public schools. Assessed when you apply through StudentAid BC.
THE ROUTE
How this program works, step by step
Grade 11 to the job. Open any step to see what is inside.
The route (7 steps)
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STEP BY STEP
Step by step
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Step 1 of 7
Grade 11
⏱ 1 school year- Math 11 (min C) or Business Math
- Foundations of Math 11 (min C) or equivalent
Step 2 of 7
Grade 12
⏱ 1 school year- BC High School Graduation (Dogwood Diploma). Requirement varies by school (Vancouver Community College, Douglas College, University of the Fraser Valley, and 1 others). Strictest requirement: C.
- English 12. Requirement varies by school (Vancouver Community College, Douglas College, Camosun College, and 2 others). Strictest requirement: C+.
- Grade 12 graduation or mature student status (19+)
Step 3 of 7
What you need to get in
- Minimum keyboarding speed of 35 to 40 words per minute
- Familiarity with standard computer software and operating systems
- Keyboarding speed of minimum 35 to 40 wpm
- Basic computer literacy in word processing and email
- Keyboarding / typing speed minimum 30 wpm
Step 4 of 7
How to apply
- Apply through EducationPlannerBC to an accredited public college (Vancouver Community College, Douglas, or BCIT)
- Intakes offered in Fall, Winter, and Spring terms
- Submit official transcripts and certified typing speed test result
- Complete college English assessment if secondary schooling was outside BC
Step 5 of 7
Medical office certificate (MOA)
⏱ 5–8 months- 5 to 8 months of full-time training (or flexible part-time study)
- Medical terminology, human body systems, clinical ethics, and privacy regulations
- BC Medical Services Plan (Teleplan) billing codes and electronic medical record (EMR) software
- Clinical scheduling, patient intake, triage assistance, and medical transcription
- 2 to 4 week practicum placement in a physician clinic, hospital department, or medical facility
Step 6 of 7
Where to take it
⏱ 7 schools in BC- British Columbia Institute of Technology — 6–12 months (Tuition not yet verified)
- Camosun College — 8 months (Tuition not yet verified)
- Douglas College — 6 months (Tuition not yet verified)
- University of the Fraser Valley — 5 months (About $6,800 for the whole program)
- Vancouver Community College — 5 months (About $2,500 for the whole program)
- Vancouver Career College — 36 weeks (About $13,600 for the whole program)
- Western Community College — 24 weeks (About $7,000 for the whole program)
Step 7 of 7
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SCHOOLS
Where you can take this(7 schools)
Compare tuitions, campus locations, and delivery formats across approved institutions in British Columbia.
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Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 8 September 2026.
Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 8 September 2026.
Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 8 September 2026.
Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 8 September 2026.