OFFICE ADMINISTRATION HEALTH SERVICES
OVERVIEW
A student graduating from the Office Administration - Health Services program will graduate with a two -year diploma opening the door to a variety of employment opportunities in both the private and public work sectors. Graduate employment rates released in the fall 2019 showed 95%-100% employment.
Students will gain knowledge in the following areas:
Technical skills
- Advanced level Office 365/2019 cloud-based computer application skills including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, OneNote etc.
- Outlook 365 - students become proficient in producing professional email communications, creating folders to stay organized, use of Outlook calendar to book appointments and schedule meetings.
- Additional software applications include Accuro EMR, Adobe Acrobat DC Pro and Sage 50.
- Students will be required to achieve a keyboarding speed of 50-60 GWPM.
- Students learn to share and edit documents in a cloud-based environment. Using MS Teams, collaboration software students learn how to book, attend and chair virtual meetings.
Soft skills
- Client, patient and customer relationships are built on the use of effective and consistent communication as well as the ability to uphold and maintain confidentiality. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively are skills that are highly valued.
- Employers seek office administrators that are highly organized, forward thinking and have the ability to problem solve. Students have the opportunity to enhance these skills through learning by example with regular classroom exercises and participating in the student work placement experience.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Code0986
Start DateMay, January, September
CredentialOntario College Diploma
CampusKingston
Program Length2 Years
DeliveryFull-Time
Open for international students
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
The role of an office administrator has changed and continues to evolve leading to variety of rewarding careers.
The Office Administration - Health Services Program prepares graduates for current and future office trends. Experienced faculty prepare students to work in dynamic business environments. Students become extremely computer literate through instructional scaffolding. Faculty provides a supportive and professional environment that allows students to build on their current level of knowledge, which leads to mastery of the skills required in a business office.
Students graduate from the program appreciating the value of being an office administrator and become advocates of the profession during their career.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 | |
| January Start |
Winter (January – April) |
Spring/Summer (May-August) |
Fall (September – December) |
Winter (January – April) |
| May Start |
Spring/Summer (May-August) |
Fall (September – December) |
Winter (January – April) |
Spring/Summer (May-August) |
| September Start |
Fall (September – December) |
Winter (January – April) |
Fall (September – December) |
Winter (January – April) |
2022-2023
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
REQUIREMENTS
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with the majority of Grade 11 and 12 courses at the C, U or M level including the following prerequisites:
- Grade 12 English at the C or U level
- Grade 11 Math
For OSSD equivalency options, see Admission Requirements.
If you are missing prerequisite courses, enroll in the Career/College Prep program - free for Ontario residents who are 19 years or older.
Health Requirements
Pre-Placement Immunization Requirements
Immunizations are MANDATORY for this program and can take months to complete. Both International and domestic students in this program are required to complete the Immunization Communicable Disease Form to be eligible to attend placement. Without required immunizations and necessary blood work completed, students will NOT be eligible to complete placement, which can affect the ability to graduate.
Note for International students: Fees apply to most vaccines in Canada. You are encouraged to start/complete your Immunization Communicable Disease Form in your home country and bring that documentation to Canada. On arrival at SLC, the SLC Campus Health Centre can also assist you with your requirements.
Additional Immunization Requirements Students Need to Complete
In addition to the immunization requirements listed in your Program Immunization Communicable Disease Form, students attending clinical placement locations may also be asked to complete the additional vaccinations listed below and provide proof with dated receipts to the agency before they can begin placements. These are agency-specific and as such, the agency may deny a student access to their location without these completed.
- Minimally 3 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine
- Annual flu shot (when available)
Once Students Register:
Students will receive instructions on how to begin the immunization process that includes:
- Booking an appointment with the Campus Health Centre (BOOKING LINK) or an individual’s primary care physician to complete the appropriate below form and any necessary blood work
- DOMESTIC STUDENT Immunization Communicable Disease Form – read carefully
- INTERNATIONAL STUDENT Immunization Communicable Disease Form – read carefully
- Where and how to submit your information to ensure it is received safely and remains confidential, including blood work results if required
- Due dates when all information must be submitted by to be eligible for placement
Registered students are STRONGLY encouraged to complete information as soon as notified, to avoid any disruption to placement or imposed penalty fees.
Questions regarding immunizations can be emailed to immunizations@sl.on.ca.
As an active SLC student, you are automatically enrolled in a student insurance plan. To learn more about how this applies to your immunization requirements please visit www.wespeakstudent.com (domestic) or www.guard.me (international).
Other Requirements
Technical Requirements
Students will be working in computer labs during their regular scheduled classes. In order to attend virtual classes or complete homework outside of on-campus delivery, students will be required to have the following technical equipment at home:
- Windows Personal Computer (laptop or PC) (Mac computers are not compatible with all software applications)
- Webcam and microphone
- Printer
- USB – 16 GB minimum
- 2nd computer monitor, external keyboard and mouse
PLACEMENT
Student work placements are designed to provide an opportunity for the student to take what they have learned in the classroom and apply it to an office. This is considered to be one of the most valuable experiences that the student will have during their time at SLC. Students build relationships, deal with clients and patients, and this can often lead to career opportunities upon graduation.
Students are expected to complete a total of three 2-week placements over the two year program and are prepared by faculty to help secure their own community placements in order to increase their networking and communication skills. All placements are reviewed and approved by faculty. Some placement agencies may require a student to submit a resume and participate in an interview prior to confirmation of placement.
Students will be required to complete a variety of placement training modules, Student Declaration/Oath of Confidentiality and may be required to complete a series of immunizations and/or CPIC - Vulnerable Sector screening, depending on the placement agency's requirements.
Students will be supervised by a faculty member while on placement and faculty will be in communication with the placement agency throughout the student's placement. The placement agency will complete and submit a final placement evaluation on the last day of placement.
A SLC Student Placement Facilitator will notify the placement agency of any specific requirements prior to securing a placement and will provide placement agencies with the required placement documentation.
Some of the most valuable placements in the Kingston community include St. Lawrence College, Queen's University, local hospitals, law firms, Corrections Canada and a variety of other government institutions, non-profit organizations, doctor and dental offices etc.
Questions:
FEES
2022-2023
Canadian Students
Tuition
Program Fees
Ancillary Fees
Total
CAD
$2,721.36
$0.00
$1,452.52
$4,173.88
Fees are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters.
International Students
Tuition
Program Fees
Ancillary Fees
Total
CAD
$15,500.00
$0.00
$2,143.85
$17,643.85
Fees are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters.
