SECRETARIAL STUDIES – MEDICAL - AVS 5874
The Secretarial Studies - Medical program (AVS 5874) 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 an Attestation of Vocational Specialization (AVS).
The Attestation of Vocational Specialization (AVS) is a short specialized training program for holders of a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS).
The AVS allows you to:
- To expand the knowledge acquired during the Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) in a related area or specialization.
- Studies leading to AVS typically last 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
Admission Requirements

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:
- You have interrupted your full-time studies or pursued full-time post-secondary education for at least two (2) consecutive semesters or a school year
- You are covered by an agreement concluded between the college and an employer, or you benefit from a government program
- You have interrupted your full-time studies for one (1) semester and have continued your full-time postsecondary studies for one semester
- You have a diploma of vocational studies (DVS)
- You have a 4th year CST: Mathematics; secondary 4 level Culture, society and technique (063414) or equivalent
Prerequisites
Either Successful completion of the Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) in Secretarial Studies (or) Equivalent training (or) 2 years of experience as 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 requirements for international students
International Admission Guidebook
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 has established that a Windows-based PC is required. Apple or Chromebook devices are not suitable for Cestar College, Longueuil Campus programs. The College provides registered students with wireless Internet access and access to O365 software downloads.
List of Courses
Term 1
- The profession and the training process
- Human biology
- General and cellular terminology
- Interpersonal relationships
Term 2
- Patient visits
- Functions of the human body
- Movement and the nervous system
- Medical documents
Term 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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