Program Information

• Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA)
• Take part in CNA’s annual provincial Business Case Competition and have an opportunity to represent CNA at the national Business Case Competition
• Take part in Skills Newfoundland and Labrador competitions
• Demonstrate application of the Conference Board of Canada employability skills for successful entry into the workplace

• In Canada, positions supporting healthcare operations and administration earn an average wage of about $21.00 per hour and can reach an average of $29.00 per hour.¹
• Technological advancements such as telehealth services and Electronic Health Records (EHR)/Personal Health Records (PHR) have transformed medical office management, requiring employees to be tech-savvy.
• Roles focused on supporting healthcare services often have structured schedules and consistent workloads supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Upon succesful completion of the Medical Office Management program, graduates will be able to:
1. Create advanced medical and business documents using extensive knowledge of medical terminology and integrated Artificial Intelligence (AI) support software to support accurate, professional, and inclusive communication with patients, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders.
2. Manage medical office operations by applying current technologies, AI tools, and administrative best practices while adhering to industry standards of ethics, confidentiality, professionalism, and compassionate patient care.
3. Apply effective organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills in a medical office environment, demonstrating adaptability, sustainablity awareness, equity, diversity and inclusion principles, and respect for patient and workplace mental health.
4. Demonstrate the Conference Board of Canada's employability skills, inclusing collaboration, professionalism, digital literacy, ethical responsibility, and effective communication, for successful entry into the healthcare workplace.
 

Medical Office Management is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) across all campus locations. ACBSP is a leading specialized accreditation body for business education that emphasizes excellence in teaching, student learning outcomes, and continuous improvement. Accreditation by ACBSP signifies that the program meets rigorous standards for curriculum quality, faculty credentials, and academic effectiveness, and that it is committed to preparing students with relevant, practical skills for today’s business environment.

The Medical Office Management program is also accredited by the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA), confirming that the curriculum meets national standards for quality, relevance, and alignment with health information management competencies. CHIMA accreditation ensures the program reflects current industry practices, supports graduate employability, and maintains consistency with evolving healthcare information, privacy, and data-management requirements. This accreditation strengthens the program’s credibility and reinforces its alignment with workforce and professional standards across Canada.
 

[1] Government of Canada. (2025, November 19). Wages: Medical office assistant in Canada. Job Bank wage report
 

Mandatory Fees

• Application Fee - $100.00 per program (non-refundable) | Application Page
  Applicants must pay a non-refundable fee for each application to the College.
• The following fees are due within two (2) weeks of date of Letter of of acceptance to each program at the college:
  • Confirmation Fee - $103.00 per program annually (non-refundable)
    Student must pay this non-refundable fee on confirmation of acceptance to each program at the College. The fee covers registration and student association fees and is paid annually for the duration of the program.
  • First Semester Tuition- which includes the $1500 Deposit Fee
    Deposit fee - $1500 non-refundable, non-transferable fee.
• Academic Audit Fee (once per program) - $50.00
• Technology Fee (per semester) - $83.00

The document below is meant to highlight estimated program costs for the intake of 2025-2026. The estimates apply only to International Student. All costs shown are subject to change without notice.

Estimated Program Costs for International Students (2025-2026) 

Application fee:
If applying online, the application fee must be paid via credit card when completing and submitting your application to College of the North Atlantic.

For all other tuition payments:
College of the North Atlantic has partnered with PayMyTuition for international tuition payments. All tuition payments, unless otherwise noted, can be paid via PayMyTuition. With PayMyTuition, you can pay your tuition payments from any bank, in any country in any currency at better than bank exchange rates. PayMyTuition is fast, simple, and cost effective.
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Regulations Governing Payment of Fees & Charges

1. All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term.  The dates are listed in the Academic Calendar on page. Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of Student Aid form on the first day of classes. These students are permitted to have fees outstanding until receipt of the Student Aid, at which time these students must pay their accounts in full.
2. Students who have not paid all fees within the time limits given in these regulations may have their registration cancelled by the College.
3. Students with outstanding accounts will be ineligible for a subsequent term, will not be awarded a diploma or certificate, access to register, and will not be issued a certificate of standing (transcript), grade report, or access to on-line grades until the outstanding account has been paid in full. It is the student’s responsibility to address outstanding balances and to work with their respective campus student services office on inquiries related to their account balance.
4. Should the College cancel a program, all tuition and fees paid will be refunded.
5. Out of sequence students registering or withdrawing within a term will pay a prorated tuition and equipment and materials fee per week.
6. Students taking courses above their normal term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester) will pay tuition for each additional course taken.
7. Senior Citizens, 60 years and older, are required to pay 50% of confirmation fee and tuition.
8. Students wishing to audit a course will pay 50% of the tuition and 100% of the technology fees (if applicable).