About the program

The Medical Secretary program prepares you for a career in the health or social service sector. Medical secretaries are vital to the proper functioning of all types of medical establishments including hospitals, local community service centres (CLSCs), private clinics, doctors’ offices, laboratories, radiology centres, and government organizations.

To train you for success, our program combines lectures, practice and problem-solving exercises, and multimedia. You will have the chance to apply your skills by performing industry related tasks on your own and in small groups. Our expert teaching staff provide you with insight into the health care industry and guide you step by step through the program’s learning modules.

Skills you will learn:

  • Office management
  • Building effective client relationships
  • Administrative skills, including understanding medical forms, keeping statistics, scheduling, and medical reporting


A career in health care
The aging of the population and the number of people living longer with health challenges means a high demand for trained health care personnel. We have close ties to the health care industry and a very high job placement rate among our graduates.

 



Testimonials

At a routine doctor’s appointment I found that my doctor’s secretary was going on maternity leave. She suggested I apply for her job. I was a little worried that I had no training so quickly found the Medical Secretary program at LBP Continuing Education and have never looked back.

 
 

JENNIFER BRIGGSGraduate

As a secretary for a used car dealership I was looking for another career challenge. The teachers are passionate about their field and will have you up and running this fast paced and changing field in no time at all.

 

 
 

SUSAN HOLLAND-GREENGraduate