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Diploma of Secretarial Studies - Medical
Lester B. Pearson School Board
- Montreal, Canada
- 0.33 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Secretarial Studies - Medical AVS (ASP) programme of 450 hours (about 4 months) taught in English at West Island Career Centre.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop practical skills in secretarial studies - medical
- Apply relevant procedures to workplace-style tasks
- And demonstrate safe
- Effective professional communication.
Career outcomes
- Medical secretary
- Health sector
- Social service sector
Curriculum
- 450-hour programme delivered over about 4 months at West Island Career Centre (WICC)
- Leading to the Attestation of Vocational Specialization. The page does not mention a placement. The online page gives no course or module list
- So detailed content is unspecified by the cited source
- Applicants should ask the International Programs office.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school diploma or equivalent and age 18+ (final-year transcript and matching diploma
- Translated and notarised)
- B2 French for Dental Assistance
- Health Assistance and Nursing
- Medical Office Specialist
- Pharmacy Technical Assistance and Secretarial Studies - Medical.
Accepted academic background
High school diploma or equivalent and age 18+, B2 French for Secretarial Studies - Medical.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 83
- PTE Academic 60
- Duolingo 80
- Varies by programme French B2 for Secretarial Studies - Medical (patient/client contact)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Academic Certificates
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check the programme page for start dates. Permits must be in hand 60 days before the start. Complete the Application Package and submit it with your documents and the 300 CAD application fee. Documents: high school diploma and transcripts (translated
- Notarised)
- Passport
- Birth certificate. After review and approval
- Pay and receive the Letter of Acceptance. Apply for the CAQ
- Study permit and co-op permit. At least 60 days before the start
- Send the CAQ
- Study permit
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5. And the first tuition payment.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $7,050 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $300 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | West Island Career Centre (WICC), Pierrefonds |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Administration and Commerce |
| Department | Vocational Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 10 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.33 years.
Tuition is $7,050 CAD per year. The application fee is $300 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $24,617 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 83, PTE Academic 60, Duolingo 80, Varies by programme French B2 for Secretarial Studies - Medical (patient/client contact).

