Office Assistant

Provide professionals and patients with essential administrative support

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Prepare to work as a valued member of the team and choose among four areas to focus your career – dental, medical, optical, and veterinary. Each 12-week office assistant program is fast-paced, gives you the knowledge and skills relevant to the field, and includes eight weeks of in-class study plus a four-week practicum.

From human to the furry and four-legged, start this year in one of these programs.

Dental Office Assistant

Get trained to work in dental practice settings such as dental and denture clinics, orthodontist and specialist offices, dental labs, and other dental-related businesses.

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Medical Office Assistant

Prepare to become a valuable asset to health-care teams by providing essential administrative support to physicians and other health care professionals.

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Optical Office Assistant

Train to be a valuable asset to ophthalmologists, optometrists, ophthalmic technicians, and opticians while interacting with patients/clients to help make their experience a positive one.

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Veterinary Office Assistant

Learn to work in the veterinary field supporting veterinarians and technicians while interacting with clients and their pets to help them have a positive experience.

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Why NorQuest?

  • 90% of graduates obtained work within two years
  • 77 languages spoken on campus
  • 11047 full-time and part-time credit students
  • 1244 graduates from credit programs

Our commitment to you

  • Workforce-relevant programs
  • Exceptional faculty
  • Inclusive learning experience
  • Accessible and flexible learning options

Step forward and begin an exciting new career in just 12 weeks!

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