College Programs | Calgary Genesis Centre

• Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status and a passing grade on the admissions test.

• The skills to perform general office duties such as filing, typing, and use miscellaneous personal computer applications.
• The ability to assist with reception, invoicing and data entry.

Skilled individuals who possess general software knowledge are in high demand as employers today are almost completely automated. Opportunities for advancement are better than ever in this area, especially for those workers who show initiative and are prepared to increase their knowledge of computer applications.

• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
• 19 years of age or older (varies, depending on province-specific ministry requirements)
• Grade 12 or equivalent, or Mature Student Status with successful completion of CAST testing
• Completion of Wonderlic SLE admission test with minimum score of 18

• Comprehensive medical administrative knowledge, which includes medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, hospital and medical office administrative and clinical procedures
• Speciality Veterinary Administrative Assistant training prepares the students with additional training to work in veterinary clinics and veterinary hospitals
• Full-range of computer and office skills, including current software applications, keyboarding skills, general office management, accounting

Graduates of the Medical Office Assistant with Veterinary Specialty program are qualified to work in an administrative capacity in a wide variety of healthcare occupations and settings, including veterinary clinics and hospitals, SPCA, veterinary supply companies, and any other related business. Job titles vary, but graduates are an integral part of many healthcare settings, such as:

• Ambulatory / outpatient department
• Complementary and alternative medicine clinics such as chiropractic and acupuncture centres
• Daycare and ambulatory clinics
• Diagnostic lab / x-ray departments
• Group homes and community living societies
• Health records department
• Hospital admitting / ER department including switchboard, cash desk, information centre, patient registration, morgue
• Long term and extended care departments
• Medical finance and administrative departments

• Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status and a passing grade on the admissions test.

Improve students’ English:

• reading
• writing
• listening
• speaking skills
• vocabulary
• grammar
• pronunciation
• fluency.

Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status.

• Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instructions.
• Applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency.
• An admissions interview will be administered to determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program.
• Full-time students must attend the required hours per week as per the course schedule and may do so at times convenient to them.

• Graduates of the program may pursue a variety of positions in software development, including web developer, UI/UX developer, front end web developer, software developer, HTML / CSS developer, and Javascript / jQuery developer.