FULL-TIME | WINNIPEG LOCATIONS MASPF-DP Medical Assistant and Patient Care

Overview

This CHIMA-accredited program prepares students for diverse career opportunities in the healthcare field. Designed for Manitoba’s evolving healthcare needs, courses focus on clinical, medical technology, and administrative skills to enhance medical knowledge, critical thinking, human relations, and organizational abilities. The program’s focus on best care practices will give you the knowledge to enhance patient care and operational effectiveness in healthcare teams.

The Medical Assistant and Patient Care Program, offering a unique blend of Medical Assistant, health unit clerk, and health care aide curricula, prepares graduates for diverse employment opportunities in healthcare. This comprehensive program, with its keen focus on best care practices, will enhance your ability to support the healthcare team and contribute effectively to patient care, and support the smooth operation of healthcare facilities. The accreditation of the Medical Assistant and Patient Care program through the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) is integral for the program's commitment to excellence in medical assistant administration information and in collaboration with health information management. By engaging with CHIMA, our program aligns itself with a standard of excellence that prepares graduates to excel in the dynamic field of medical office assistant administration as well as opening roles within the Health Information-Certified Associates designation. 

Aspiring MAPC students gain access to invaluable resources, networking opportunities, and educational support that contribute to their development as skilled healthcare professionals. Through this accreditation process, the program not only fosters the development of skilled healthcare professionals but also emphasizes the significance of maintaining high standards ultimately contributing to the program's reputation for producing proficient and knowledgeable graduates.

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