SECRETARIAT – MEDICAL - ASP 5374
The Medical Secretarial Studies program (ASP 5374) offers structured and practical training designed to equip students with the specific skills required for immediate professional application.
Program details
Completion of this program leads to a professional specialization certificate (ASP).
The Attestation of Professional Specialization (ASP) is a short-term specialized training program for holders of a DEP.
The ASP allows you to:
To deepen the knowledge acquired during DEP studies in a related field or specialization. Studies leading to the ASP generally last from 3 to 8 months (300 to 900 hours of study).
Course duration: 450 hours
Program description
Program description
- Perform user consultation operations
- Produce medical documents
- Perform activities related to the management of medical supplies
- Perform accounting operations related to medical procedures
- Perform general secretarial tasks
Required qualities
- Mastering written French
- Mastering medical terminology
- Knowing everyday English
- Having ease of communication
- Enjoy working with the public
- Having a sense of organization and responsibility
- Being sensitive to human problems
- Autonomy
- Initiative
Conditions d'admission
Canadian Students
You are eligible for this program if you meet the college's educational requirements and fulfill at least one of the following criteria:
- The person has interrupted their full-time studies or has pursued full-time post-secondary studies for at least two (2) consecutive terms or one (1) academic year;
- the person is covered by an agreement between the college and an employer or by a government study program;
- the person interrupted their full-time studies for one term and continued full-time post-secondary studies for one term; or
- You hold a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP)
- the person has successfully completed their 4th year secondary Mathematics course, Culture, Society and Technology sequence (CST-063414) or equivalent.
Prerequisites
- This involves successfully completing the DEP in secretarial studies,
- or equivalent training
- or 2 years of experience as a secretary
International Students
The admissions team at Cestar College, Longueuil Campus works closely with our international students throughout the application process.
Feel free to email us or schedule a virtual appointment if you would like assistance with the application process.
Admissions guide for international students
Admission checklist
Admission requirements for international students
Language requirements
List of requirements for international students
Technical requirements
Since the fall of 2024, Cestar College, Longueuil campus has implemented a policy for the use of personal devices (BYOD).
Here are the minimum recommended technical requirements for laptops at Cestar College, Longueuil campus:
- Microsoft Windows 11
- 11th generation Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5000 series processor
- Minimum memory of 8 GB (16 GB preferred)
- Webcam functionality
- Audio capability (high-quality speakers and headphones/microphone for classroom use)
- 512GB or larger SSD
- Wireless network adapter compatible with the IEEE 802.11g/n/ac standard
- 15-inch screen or larger (recommended resolution 1920x1080)
- At least 1 full-size USB port (USB 3.0A) and 1 or more USB-C ports.
- Antivirus software required
- Optional: RJ45 10/100/1000 Ethernet connection or USB to Ethernet adapter
The College requires a Windows computer. Apple devices or Chromebooks are not compatible with the programs at the Cestar College Longueuil campus. The College offers registered students wireless internet access and the ability to download Office 365 software.
List of courses
Session 1
- The profession and the training process
- Human biology
- General and cellular terminology
- Interpersonal relationships
Session 2
- Patient visits
- Functions of the human body
- Movement and the nervous system
- Medical documents
Session 3
- Medical supplies
- Accounting tasks
- Integration into the labor market
After graduation
Possible career paths after graduation
- Medical Secretary
- Receptionist
- Medical Transcriber
- Administrative Medical Assistant
- Medical stenographer
- Department Secretary – Hospital
Potential employers
- Private and public clinics
- Hospitals
- CLSC
- CHSLD
- CIUSSS
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