Learn more about the academic programs we are delivering in Summer 2024. If you have any questions about part-time studies, please contact us.
Effective May 2023, Medical Transcriptionist Specialist will be discontinued. Current students should contact the Program Coordinator for more information. Thank you.
The medical and allied health fields represent a significant area of employment for graduates of Seneca College's Medical Program Certificates. The programs are designed to meet the training needs of:
Students learn how to effectively use verbal and written communication skills when dealing with the public and/or hospital personnel; the importance of personal appearance and proper telephone techniques; coping mechanisms for handling stress associated with their position; how our Canadian cultural mosaic plays an integral part in effective health care of patients and their families; understanding the handling of patient/family confidentiality and medical ethics; medical terminology including anatomy, pharmacology and laboratory terms; standard medical office procedure skills as well as keyboarding and word processing skills.
Certificate requirements are updated from time to time to meet changes in the workplace so that the skills of our graduates are on the "leading edge" providing them with the flexibility to work in a variety of medical environments.
Students must apply to graduate after completion of each certificate. Certificates cannot be awarded retroactively. Students must choose to graduate from either the Medical Transcriptionist Specialist Certificate or the Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate.
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Students who do not meet the admission requirement should contact the Program Coordinator directly for further advisement.
It is your responsibility to ensure that program requirements and course prerequisites as outlined are met. Prerequisites are included for your academic protection. Knowledge of the prerequisite material is assumed by your instructor and instruction will proceed accordingly. Students lacking prerequisites not only jeopardize their own ability to succeed but present unnecessary interruption. If you lack appropriate prerequisites (or Transfer Credit for the prerequisite course) you may be asked to withdraw or transfer to a more appropriate course with the risk of academic/financial penalty.
Part-time Studies courses are being offered in either of the following four formats: Online, Flexible, In-person, Hybrid. Click Availability below to see current offerings.
Completion of ESL934 or ELL100 at entry level for COM101 or permission of English coordinator
Students learn the rules of English grammar in a comprehensive, easy-to-follow manner. The course begins with a review of sentence parts, followed by an in-depth explanation of sentence structure, and culminates in a practical review of stylistic conventions in business and professional writing.
Students will acquire skills using a variety of operations found in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and develop keyboarding skills (min. 35 wpm), through hands-on experience and assignments.
In this course, students develop their knowledge of contemporary English grammar standards and organizational writing patterns, which together create a strong foundation for organizing and writing tasks in subsequent communication courses.
LEG303 is not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment.
Medical terminology will assist students in developing the language required to communicate effectively in a medical setting. Word structure, diagnostic procedures and pharmacology as well as common medical terminology related to twelve body systems will be studied. You must achieve a grade of 65% to pass this course.
This course will familiarize students with the applications contained in the Microsoft Office Professional or Academic or University Edition of Microsoft Office 2016 covering Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
Students learn to use MS PowerPoint for Windows using its pull-down menus, toolbars and dialogue boxes. PowerPoint as a presentation program allows students to create colourful graphics and text slides along with reports for your projects.
(Formerly Medical Transcription I)
Learn concepts and standards of style and format of medical reports and basic grammar rules in medical documentation. Prepare for medical transcription by applying industry standards, as set by the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity and presented in the Book of Style, third edition. The course introduces information not encountered outside of healthcare documentation.
This course is designed for individuals working or interested in working in the health care field: ward/unit clerks; volunteers; medical secretaries or administrative assistants; and medical insurance adjusters. Topics include addressing the changes in health care such as interpretation of The Health Act; multiculturalism; role of the District Health Council; the new Rights of Access to health information; what to expect in the future with respect to changes that impact on patient care, mandatory legislation re consent to treatment; Advocacy Acts; ethics and the law, and how they impact health care workers. You must achieve a grade of 65% to pass this course.
Students learn to use Microsoft Excel to create and format spreadsheets in order to analyze data and make more informed business decisions. Students will discover how to; create, edit, format and print workbooks; use mathematical formulas and functions; create and format charts and shapes; insert images; cut, copy and paste data.
The course is designed to help prepare students to write the MOS Certification exam for Excel 2013 (MOS Exam 77-420) or Excel 2016 (MOS Exam 77-727).
Students will also have the opportunity to earn MyITLab Microsoft Office Badges, which demonstrate achievement of skills in Excel.
Excel (OCA303)
Microsoft Access is a computerized database that allows you to manipulate, link, chart, query and report your data to customize the information you need. You will learn to use Microsoft Access 2016 to create databases, view, format, manage and modify data tables and fields. You will learn to create forms, queries, reports and explore data relationships using its pull-down menus, toolbars and dialog boxes. Microsoft certified courseware publication is used to present the software features in a well-illustrated graphic format to prepare students to complete the appropriate Microsoft Certification exam #77-730 for students who wish to write the MOS (Microsoft Office Certification).
Students can identify Access Skills to potential employers by successfully completing the course capstone project to earn a skills badge.
(Formerly Medical Transcription II)
This course will enhance the learning achieved in previous and prerequisite courses for medical transcription that students need to enter the field with confidence. Students will experience a practical and effective approach, with follow-up questions in each chapter to promote class discussion and exercises designed to reinforce concepts and procedures. Students will have a conceptual and practical understanding of general medical terms and various medical specialties in a way that is easy to remember. Detailed transcription tips throughout the course will offer useful information and hints, and there is a CD-ROM that includes 10 hours of actual dictation, sample reports, and other data needed to prepare the documents discussed in the text.
This course continues on from MDR100, completing the major body systems through 45 hours of instructional time plus a minimum of 6-8 hours of homework per week. You must achieve a grade of 65% to pass this course.
(Formerly Medical Transcription III)
This is a beginning medical transcription course designed to provide students with a working knowledge of transcription of medical reports. Transcription is taking the spoken word and turning it into a written document. Case studies are provided so that the student will gain knowledge in the transcribing of various medical reports. Medical reports will be transcribed from ten individual case studies, each of which concerns an inpatient with a specific medical problem. There are between four and eight reports within each case study. Students will be involved in the care of the patient from the date of admission through the date of discharge.
Develop sound knowledge of dental terms, with an emphasis on anatomy, disease terms, and instrumentation. Terminology specific to infection control, pain management, tooth restorations, prosthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, pedodontics, and malocclusion is included.
The focus of the course is on terminology used within the veterinary office in order to develop the language skills necessary to communicate effectively within this environment. Word structure and terminology are studied to ensure that those working in the veterinary profession understand the veterinarian, co-workers and clients. Terminology will be introduced along with a very basic understanding of anatomy and physiology using the body systems approach.
This Advanced Medical Transcription course is designed for transcriptionists wishing to perfect their skills in medical transcription and terminology. The main purpose of this course is to develop and refine transcription skills to a competitive level by using the learning activities included with the course materials. Due to specialized theory and skills, students can expect to spend a minimum of 15 hours/week in this course.
The following changes have been made to this program as of January 2020:
Students that started the program prior to January 2020 may use either subject to qualify for graduation.
Earn college credits for what you already know.
Prior Learning Assessment is a method of assessing and recognizing learning that is equal to
college level learning, but has been gained outside a traditional classroom (through work
experience, volunteering, outside study, etc.). If you can prove that the knowledge you have gained
meets the outcomes of a Seneca course, then credit will be awarded.
How does the PLA process work?
Prior Learning is demonstrated through a "challenge" process. The process measures learning
through a variety of methods which may include tests, portfolio assessment, interviews,
demonstrations, essays, and work samples. The method used will be determined in consultation with a
Program Coordinator.
For more information and to determine if you are eligible for PLA, please call the Program
Coordinator.
The process may take from 6 to 8 weeks.
Note: Not all courses can be challenged. For more information go to PLA website or contact your Program Coordinator.
Many students who enter Seneca Polytechnic will have earned academic credits in post-secondary educational institutions which they may be able to apply toward completion of a Seneca College program.
Requests for Transfer Credit must be for a specific course and must be accompanied by an official transcript and course outline. A minimum grade of "C" (60 percent) is generally required for a course to be considered for Transfer Credit.
Download a Transfer Credit Request form. An official copy of your transcript and applicable detailed course outlines should be attached and submitted. Please note it may take 4 to 6 weeks for a Transfer Credit decision.
Please visit the Office of the Registrar.
Please note: LEG303 is not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment.
When you meet all program requirements and become eligible for a certificate, diploma, or degree, you must inform the Registrar by completing a Graduation Application form and paying the graduation and alumni fee. Certificates, diplomas, and applied degrees are issued twice a year in the Fall (October), Spring (June) and Winter (February).
For further information including deadlines and fees, please visit the Convocation website or contact the Convocation Office at theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca.
Maria Graziosi
Program Assistant
Maria.Graziosi@senecapolytechnic.ca
416-764-0964
Melanie Rubens
Program Coordinator
Melanie.Rubens@senecapolytechnic.ca
416-764-0973
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