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Medical Scheduling Clerk

Medical Scheduling Clerks (MSCs) primarily schedule nurses or medical staff for shifts, often in a hospital setting.  Scheduling clerks may also organize department bookings like operating room and bed scheduling.  MSCs can also have a role in communicate care, for example booking homecare services or like post-operative care.  MSCs are proficient with terminology, scheduling software and common computer programs like Microsoft Word and Excel.  This program is a shorter credential related to the Medical Office Administrator program so graduates of the MSC program can transfer their earned credits towards a Medical Office Administrator if they choose to upgrade their skills further.

The MSC program at Ridge Meadows College is a one semester, 14 credit program that consists of seven courses and prepares students for new-hire exams generally required by BC health authorities.

Academic Requirements:

  • Completion of Grade 12 (or equivalent) or 19 years of age or older.

English Language Requirement:

  • Completion of English 12, or equivalent, or a satisfactory demonstration of written and verbal English ability as determined by the College (View the college’s complete English Language Requirements)

Application Requirements:

  • Completion of Application Form
  • Immunization Declaration

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International students may apply to this program.

The next intake is for September, 2025

  • Applications are open!

Program Fees

Program Fees for 2024-25 are as follows:

  • Application Fee: $30
  • Total Tuition: $2,843
  • Technology & Library fee: $50 per semester, when enrolled in studies.
  • Textbook’s extra and purchased by students.

Payment plans are available for students meeting certain conditions.  This program is not applicable for student loans.

Course CodeCourse NameCourse HoursCost
ADMN 1200Medical Administrative Procedures45$609Become familiar with common administrative procedures for the medical office. Learn to effectively communicate with doctors and patients through multiple mediums including phone, email, and letters. Learn to manage computerized scheduling systems and handle student data and filing.
ADMN 1211Anatomy and Terminology 145$609Expand knowledge of anatomy and physiology and understand medical vocabulary used in every day medical office situations. Includes information on working in all medical environments from medical offices, extended health care service offices or hospitals. Level 1 includes an introduction to medical terminology, the cardiovascular system, blood, the respiratory system, the lymphatic system, the digestive system, the urinary system, the reproductive system and the endocrine system.
ADMN 1240Electronic Medical Records and Billing22.5$305
BCAP 1100Microsoft Word - Level 130$406In this course you will master Word essential skills; a "must have" for the office to the warehouse environment, to create professional looking documents. In this comprehensive program, you will be using Microsoft® certified manuals to learn how to efficiently use the ribbon to format and edit documents, password protect documents, apply text and paragraph styles, set tabs, indents, section breaks, bullets and lists, create tables, columns and text boxes, insert and manipulate pictures and shapes, add watermarks, headers, footers, tables of contents, reference use and much more.
BCAP 1120Microsoft Excel - Level 130$406Become proficient in using MS Excel; a "must have" for the office to the warehouse environment. Using Microsoft® certified manuals, master essential skills, to create professional and functional spreadsheets. This popular and user friendly program is used to calculate and analyze data such as budgets, expenditures, financial forecasts and to also convert this data into charts and graphs. Learn how to efficiently use the ribbon to create worksheets, input numbers and text, format columns and rows, specify calculations creating formulas and values, compile and sort database lists, link information from different spreadsheets, create charts and graphs and so much more.
BCAP 1160Microsoft Outlook15$203In this course, learn the many facets of Outlook. This powerful program is not just for email but also as an efficient personal management system. Using Microsoft® certified manuals, learn how to create, send and add attachments, manage your emails and address book, schedule appointments, meetings and track responses, create, share and modify your calendar, use the tasks, notes and journal feature, and so much more.
BCAP 1200Keyboarding 122.5$305Typing speed and accuracy is a key requirement in today's working environment. This self paced computer keyboarding course is for the novice to the seasoned typist who wants to brush up on their existing skills and increase their typing speed. This course also provides students an opportunity to test their final typing speed close to the end of the program with a minimum target of 35 wpm.
Totals:210$2,843

The Fall schedule will be posted in May or June, 2025.

View the textbook list.  Textbooks are mandatory for those classes that require them.

Upcoming Info Sessions:

There are no info sessions currently scheduled for this program.  Please contact the office at rmc@sd42.ca to inquire.

I have been out of school for quite some time and am a bit worried about attending as a mature student.

There is absolutely nothing to worry about as we have students of all ages, ranging from early 20’s to late 60’s, and welcome the diversity, experience and knowledge that all bring to our courses.  All our classes foster a warm, fun and inviting learning atmosphere.

Is there a practicum for this program?

No, however the Medical Office Administrator (MOA) program does have a practicum.  If you wish to take a practicum, we recommend enrolling in the MOA program instead.

Is this a new program at RMC?

Yes.  This began in September, 2024 as a shorter, more accessible option for students interested in medical office careers.

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Bookkeeping Professional – RMC’s Bookkeeping Professional program is designed to enhance your existing office skills with Bookkeeping skills, including budgeting, cost management, payroll administration and industry leading software like Quickbooks and Sage.

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