- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
The eighty-hour practicum, which takes place in either a physician's office, clinic, hospital department, or related health-care facility, enables you to apply the skills that you have learned in the BCIT program. For many, this experience is their gateway into the health-care system. Some keys to a successful practicum experience include having excellent communication skills, having compassion for patients, maintaining confidentiality, having a keen eye for detail, and being fluent in computer software. The course also includes class time to help you prepare for a successful workplace experience. You will write a resume and cover letter matched to a medical office assistant (MOA) position, create and post your profile and resume on a social media site, and prepare for and practice interview skills. After the practicum, you will create and deliver a presentation that describes your practicum experience. You will need the following prior to the start of your Practicum: the passing of a Criminal Record Check involving work with children and/or vulnerable adults, and up-to-date immunizations; a minimum keyboarding speed of 55 words per minute; and successful completion of a terminology test.
Prerequisite(s)
- (BUSA 3105 or ORGB 2505) and BSYS 1001 and OFFC 1001 and OFFC 1007 and OFFC 1008 and OFFC 1015 and OFFC 1045 and OFFC 1048 and OFFC 1055 and OFFC 2001
- Passing of Criminal Record Check (CRC) involving work with children and/or vulnerable adults. Instructions can be found here: https://www.bcit.ca/files/admission/pdf/crc_process.pdf. Note that it may take up to seven weeks from the time of CRC application for the department to receive the results. CRC's are valid up to one year from when they are issued and a student begins their Practicum.
Credits
3.5
Domestic fees
$492.95
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Write a targeted cover letter and resume for a medical office.
- Demonstrate that you are prepared for a practicum interview.
- Demonstrate effective communication, interpersonal, and team skills in all work duties, where communication skills require clear spoken and written English, correct medical terminology, accurate spelling, and correct grammar.
- Show patience and compassion when dealing with patients and their family members while maintaining privacy.
- Demonstrate professionalism in all work duties.
- Demonstrate critical thinking, decision-making, organizational, and prioritization skills.
- Demonstrate fluent computer literacy.
- Record notes and enter information accurately and reconfirm, as is needed.
- Maintain patient files confidentially and accurately.
- Schedule and rearrange appointments accurately.
- Demonstrate accurate billing procedures.
- Follow medical office procedures.
- Demonstrate patient preparation for various visits and medical procedures.
- Maintain, sanitize, and sterilize medical equipment.
- Demonstrate how to use medical equipment.
- Perform and interpret basic diagnostic tests.
- Perform the infection control protocol needed for a given situation.
- Create and deliver a presentation, using software that describes your practicum experience.
Effective as of Fall 2018
Related Programs
MOA Practicum (OFFC 2018) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Medical Office Assistant
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2025
Below is one offering of OFFC 2018 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 66032
Dates
Apr 12 - Jun 28 In Progress
- CRN 66032
- $492.95 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Baljit Lashar
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Enrollment is restricted to students accepted into the Medical Office Assistant program. Students who register for this course will be audited to ensure that they are on track to have all pre-requisite courses complete prior to starting in April. A Practicum Orientation class will be held April 12 at 12:00pm on Teams. Any further contact with the Instructor will discussed and scheduled as needed throughout the term.
Status
In Progress
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