

Healthcare
Office Assistants are employed in pharmacies, hospitals,
dental and medical offices and physiotherapy, chiropractic,
optometrist and naturopathic clinics. BC Work Futures classifies
Health Care Office Assistants in the Clerical Occupational Group.
They are predicting approximately 8,800 openings within this
occupational group by 2008, mostly due to retirements.
During this program, learners will gain the knowledge and skills
necessary to succeed in a health care office environment. With
the help of our knowledgeable, friendly instructors, students
will progress through modules covering everything from the Psychology
of Patient Needs to Transcription to Powerpractice Dental Software.
Near the end of the program, students will gain valuable job search
skills and complete a practicum, further enhancing their employability.