Medical Receptionist

Program Type:
Diploma

Completion:
Less than 1 year

Skills:
Bookkeeping, Business Correspondence, Business Math, Business Writing, Customer Service, EHR, Billing and Coding, Medical Terminology, Medical Office Procedures, telephone Communication, Keyboarding, MS Office, Windows OS

Program Information

Admission Requirements

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.

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.

Program Highlights

The objective of this program is to provide the student with opportunities to acquire and apply the knowledge of Medical Receptionist skills to meet the demands of today’s business.

Students are required to take some elective courses from prescribed study areas. *This program is referred to as a Medical Receptionist/Secretary Diploma at some locations.

What Our Graduates Say

I have always had a passion for healthcare but never followed that path. The Health Unit Coordinator program at Academy of Learning College was excellent. It was easy to follow and very informative. I was so fortunate to find out about the program. I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to study. I now work at York Central Hospital.

M. R. Waweru

It has been a life changing experience. When I started I was unsure and afraid whether I could graduate. I came everyday and worked hard with the help and motivation of the staff I made it. When I started I was unsure and afraid of change and my ability whether I could actually learn and graduate. I came in everyday and worked hard and with the help and motivation of the instructors I made it. I would highly recommend Academy of Learning College to anyone who is thinking of a new career. I now work as a Medical Office Assistant at a Physiotherapy Clinic.

N. Miller

I want to thank Academy of Learning College for everything. I was very happy overall with the instructors, the staff members and the administrative staff. Everything about Academy of Learning College was amazing. They were always there for the students and I was able to get into a great career as a Personal Support Worker. I now work at Hawthorn Nursing Home. Thank god for AOLCC!

Florence W.

The Medical Receptionist diploma at Academy of Learning Career College – Downsview Campus is a vocational program of about 587 hours (about 26 weeks) of study, registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005. You'll build practical skills in Bookkeeping, Business Correspondence, Business Math, Business Writing. You may qualify for financial aid.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Medical Receptionist program?

It is about 587 hours (about 26 weeks) of study, a registered vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

What credential will I earn?

You earn a Medical Receptionist diploma from Academy of Learning Career College – Downsview Campus.

What will I learn in the Medical Receptionist program?

Core skills include Bookkeeping, Business Correspondence, Business Math, Business Writing, Customer Service, EHR.

Where is the program offered?

At our Downsview campus, 1280 Finch Avenue West, Toronto (North York), ON.

Is financial aid available?

You may qualify for financial aid. Contact us to learn about your options and upcoming start dates.

Last updated: August 2026

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