Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Alternative primary groupings

Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Alternative primary groupings
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51.0709 - Medical office computer specialist/assistant

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply computer programming, troubleshooting, and information technology skills to the installation, maintenance, and upgrade of standard, customized, or proprietary medical software and associated hardware. These programs include courses in computer programming, systems analysis, networking, telecommunications, medical records and informatics software applications, information technology, systems administration, computer security, and applicable regulations and certifications or licenses.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • medical office computer assistant
    • medical office computer specialist

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  • Exclusion(s)

    • computer programming(11.0201)
    • computer software technician(15.1204)
    • medical informatics(51.2706)
    • medical secretary(51.0716)
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