Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk Diploma Program in Toronto
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Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk
Diploma Summary
The Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk Diploma in Toronto, offered by ABM College of Health and Technology, is a medical office administration diploma designed to prepare students for administrative roles in Ontario's healthcare industry. This program combines classroom learning with hands-on training, equipping students with unit clerk training and medical office administration skills for work in medical offices, hospitals, and other healthcare settings.
Toronto's healthcare sector offers a range of opportunities for graduates of this Toronto medical office administration diploma. The program combines online coursework with in-person, hands-on training and a practicum placement, giving students a solid foundation in medical office management and unit clerk duties. Upon graduation, students are prepared to pursue roles such as Hospital Unit Clerk, Medical Clinic Office Assistant, and Medical Receptionist in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities.
Unit Clerk Training in Toronto: What You'll Learn
ABM College's Unit Clerk training is built into the Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk Diploma — a hybrid program combining online coursework with in-person training at our Scarborough campus, plus a 4-week practicum placement. The unit clerk portion of this Toronto course covers hospital procedures, health information and record management, medical transcription, and patient scheduling — the day-to-day tasks of a hospital or clinic Unit Clerk.
Graduates of this Toronto unit clerk training are prepared to pursue roles such as Hospital Unit Clerk and Medical Clinic Office Assistant, working alongside physicians, nurses, and administrative teams in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings
Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk
Course Highlights
Master core office management skills to ensure smooth operations in medical offices and clinics, including patient scheduling, medical transcription, and record management.
Learn to navigate healthcare-specific software like Accuro, Med Access, and Microsoft Office for efficient administrative work.
Gain fluency in medical terminology and communication skills vital for collaborating with patients and medical professionals.
Understand billing, coding, and insurance claims management, integral to healthcare financial operations.
Apply your skills in a practicum placement that provides real-world experience, giving you a competitive edge as you begin your career.
Career Opportunities
According to the Government of Canada's Job Bank, the 3-year employment outlook (2025–2027) for Unit Clerk roles — part of the "General office support workers" occupational group (NOC 14100) — is rated Moderate both Ontario-wide and specifically in the Toronto Region. For Medical Office Assistant roles — part of the "Receptionists" occupational group (NOC 14101) — the outlook is rated Moderate Ontario-wide, but Limited specifically in the Toronto Region.
Graduates of this program can pursue these and related administrative roles in hospitals, medical clinics, and other healthcare facilities across Toronto and Ontario.
- Hospital Unit Clerk
- Medical Clinic Office Assistant
- Medical Receptionist
- Laboratory Clerk
Salary Range
According to the Government of Canada's Job Bank (wages updated November 19, 2025), hourly wages for Unit Clerk roles (NOC 14100) in Ontario range from $17.60 to $35.00, with a median of $23.08/hour; in the Toronto Region specifically, the range is $17.60 to $37.00, with a median of $22.47/hour. For Medical Office Assistant roles (NOC 14101), Ontario wages range from $17.60 to $28.00, with a median of $20.50/hour; in the Toronto Region, the range is $17.60 to $28.57, with a median of $20.00/hour.
Our Toronto Campus - Scarborough
ABM College's Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk Diploma is a hybrid program — complete your coursework online, then get hands-on, in-person training at our Toronto Campus, located at 555 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON M1R 4E8.
Our Toronto campus is rated 4.3★ on Google
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Financial Aid
Our advisors help you find the funding option that fits — before your program begins.
Loans and grants from the Governments of Canada, Alberta, Ontario, and Manitoba for qualifying students.
Low-interest loans up to $15,000 for immigrants and refugees — tuition, books, exam fees, and a living allowance. Free career coaching included.
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Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk Course Curriculum
Whether you're searching for a unit clerk course in Toronto or medical office administration courses across Ontario, the curriculum below outlines everything covered in this hybrid diploma — from medical terminology and billing to hands-on unit clerk training and health information management.
Why Study MOA and Unit Clerk at ABM College?
- ABM College's Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk Diploma is a hybrid program, combining flexible online coursework with hands-on, in-person training at our Toronto campus — built for students balancing studies with work or family commitments.
- The curriculum provides comprehensive training in medical terminology, billing, scheduling, health information management, and unit clerk duties, preparing you for real administrative work in healthcare settings.
- Gain real-world experience through a hands-on practicum placement, applying what you've learned in an actual healthcare administration environment before graduation.
- Every student has access to free career preparation support — including resume support, interview coaching, and employer connections — at no additional cost, to help you pursue administrative roles in hospitals, clinics, and medical offices across Toronto and Ontario.
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