College Diploma – Office Administration – Health Services (B228)

The Office Administration – Health Services diploma program at St. Clair College prepares graduates to manage administrative and client-facing workflows across medical, clinical, and healthcare settings:

• Medical Office Skillset: Covers patient care coordination, appointment scheduling, manual and electronic charting, and transcription of medical reports and clinical data.

• Billing & EMR Systems: Features hands-on training with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software, OHIP (Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care) billing procedures, and third-party/private insurance billing.

• Regulatory Compliance & Privacy: Emphasizes strict confidentiality standards and privacy guidelines governed by the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).

• Practical Field Placement: Includes a final-semester work placement in medical clinics, hospitals, or specialized healthcare offices (a major capstone project may be substituted if placements are unavailable).

• Job & Market Demand: Moderate job outlook across Canada and Ontario with average salaries around $48,000 CAD (typical range: $35K–$69K CAD).

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 83.0

• PTE: 60.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional & Direct Admission Options:

• Direct Admission (Pending Scores): Applicants awaiting official language test results can apply directly and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

• English Pathway Courses: Applicants may satisfy language requirements by completing English language courses prior to starting the academic program, with length determined by initial language proficiency levels.

Entrance scholarships for international students at St. Clair College are automatically evaluated upon enrollment (excluding ESL and EAP programs):

Scholarship Amounts by Program Structure:

1-Year Certificate: $500 CAD

2-Year Diploma: $1,000 CAD

3-Year Advanced Diploma: $1,500 CAD

4-Year Degree: $2,000 CAD

Application & Assessment: No separate application is required; eligible students are automatically assessed upon admission.

Disbursement Criteria: Funds are deposited directly into the student’s college account after September 18, 2026, upon confirmation of a valid study permit and full-time enrollment in the Fall 2026 intake.