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The Canadian College of Health Information Management (College) would like to announce the successful accreditation of MCG Career College Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk Program.<\/p>

The 30-week condensed certificate program is a comprehensive training program designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills required to excel in the healthcare industry.\u00a0<\/p>

Core courses include Electronic Medical Management, Ethics and Law, Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Pharmacology Unit Clerk Procedures, Medical Office Assisting and Healthcare Communications.\u00a0 Also included is a 4-week practicum that allows students to apply the knowledge and skills they learned in a real-world environment.<\/p>

Monika Gupta, MCG CEO and Founder, \u201cMCG is committed to providing high quality, accredited education and I am extremely proud of our program.\u00a0 Life is busy and our program is designed and delivered in a way that allows our students to gain a new career while balancing life and personal commitments.\u00a0 Our thanks to the Canadian College of Health information Management for this recognition.\u201d<\/p>

Tim Ogilvie, Vice President and Dean, \u201cOur staff and faculty worked hard for this recognition, and we are proud of our program and our team. Our graduates will be well prepared to work in the healthcare field.\u00a0 Our deepest appreciation to the Canadian College of Health Information Management for their support through this process.<\/p>

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Lisa McKenzie<\/strong>, \u201cWe\u2019re so excited to announce that the Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk program at MCG Career College has officially been accredited by our college!\u201d says Lisa McKenzie, Director of the Canadian College of Health Information Management with CHIMA. \u201cThis is such a proud moment for us, and we\u2019re delighted to support the faculty and students as they begin this next chapter. Graduates who complete the program and pass our Health Information\u2013Certified Associate (HICA) national certification exam will be well\u2011equipped to make meaningful contributions to Canada\u2019s health system. This accreditation marks an important milestone and highlights just how vital health data is in delivering safe, high\u2011quality care for all Canadians.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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