- Level
- 1-Year Post Secondary Certificate
- CIP code
- 51.0716
- Duration
- 30 week College Certificate
- Open intake
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Off-shoreSep 2027
- Field
- Pharmacy and Medical Laboratory Science
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
A thirty week certificate preparing medical office administrators, covering medical terminology, patient records and scheduling, billing and health information systems, office procedures and professional communication in clinical settings.
Two features set this apart. It is the cheapest programme in the catalogue at CAD 11,000 with no application fee, and it is delivered online. That combination makes it attractive on price, but online delivery raises a serious work permit question that must be resolved before applying.
Medical Office Assistant Certificate, Online does not appear on the institution list of programmes aligned to the eligible field of study requirement. The code shown for Medical Office Assistant Certificate, Online, 51.0716, is our own mapping rather than a published one, so the programme is marked as not meeting the requirement. Study at this level does not carry spousal open work permit eligibility, so anyone considering Medical Office Assistant Certificate, Online with a partner should plan on a single income. Every work permit decision rests with Canadian immigration authorities, and Apply Study Visa confirms the position for Medical Office Assistant Certificate, Online in writing before you pay a deposit.
Admission to Medical Office Assistant Certificate, Online requires Grade 12 / High School at 50 percent or above. The English requirement is IELTS 6 overall with no band below 5.5, and tuition for Medical Office Assistant Certificate, Online is recorded at CAD 11,000 a year with a CAD 0 application fee. Entry is September only. Apply Study Visa manages the Medical Office Assistant Certificate, Online application, the attestation letter, the deposit and the study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Grade 12 / High School with a minimum of 50 percent.
- English (meet any one): IELTS 6 overall with no band below 5.5; TOEFL iBT 71 total; Duolingo English Test 95.
- English waiver: No English proficiency exam waiver is recorded for this institution.
- Application: Application fee CAD 0. A tuition deposit is required to reserve the seat and to trigger the provincial attestation letter.
- Work permit: Medical Office Assistant Certificate, Online does not appear on the institution list of programmes aligned to the eligible field of study requirement. The code shown for Medical Office Assistant Certificate, Online, 51.0716, is our own mapping rather than a published one, so the programme is marked as not meeting the requirement.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa supplies the designated learning institution number and completes the submission with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- Bachelor's degree marksheets & final certificate
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Updated CV / resume
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Medical Office Assistant: clinics and physician offices
- Medical Receptionist: health care front desk roles
- Health Records Clerk: information management
- Medical Billing Clerk: administrative finance roles
- Clinic Administrator: with experience
- Patient Services Coordinator: health organisations
Reality check: online delivery generally does not support a Canadian study permit or a post graduation work permit, so international applicants must confirm the delivery mode and its immigration consequences before treating this as a route to Canada.
About Red Deer Polytechnic
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.5
- World rank
- #9832
- Reference No.
- O19391056880
