Certificate in Medical Office Assistant

at Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology Canada

There is no rest for the machinery and industrial equipment found in modern industry so the industrial mechanic/millwright must diagnose problems and create solutions to keep things running smoothly.
It’s an exciting challenge that might find you milling custom parts or inventing your own tool along the way to get the job done.

Through a mix of theory and hands-on learning, students in MITT’s Industrial Mechanic/Millwright program develop a variety of machine shop skills—including operation of cut-off saws, drill presses, lathes, and milling machines—learn how to read blueprints, and use precision measuring and layout instruments.

Eligible students may participate in a three-week work practicum where they can practice their skills and get on-the-job guidance from a veteran industrial mechanic/millwright. And participation in MITT’s Work Skills Series workshops ensures every graduate transitions from classroom to career with a strong foundation in the employability and essential skills employers demand. Graduates who meet specific criteria can earn credit toward Apprenticeship Manitoba Level 1.

The Automotive Service Technician program will have its first intake in Fall 2021. This program is an updated version of the Auto Mechanics program, which has undergone curriculum and structural changes to better align with industry needs.

Hands-on learning in a shop environment, classroom theory, MITT's Work Skills Series workshops, and the opportunity to complete an eight-week work practicum combine to equip Automotive Service Technician students with career-ready fundamentals in automotive repair, basic diagnostics, and troubleshooting in just eight months. Graduates who meet specific criteria can earn credit toward Apprenticeship Manitoba Level 1.

The Software Developer graduate acquires the basic knowledge, skills, and abilities to qualify for career opportunities as a Junior Full-Stack Software Developer. Students complete practical, hands-on projects that emphasize quantitative reasoning, analysis and problem solving, technical writing and communications, and disciplined development of modern front-end and back-end software systems. Students should expect to work collaboratively on project-based assignments.

The program includes an eight-week work practicum and participation in MITT’s Work Skills Series workshops which provides students a solid foundation in the employability and essential skills employers demand. Graduates are provided access to the GitHub platform where they can further develop their professional presence.

Supply chain and logistics professionals manage every aspect of the selection, purchasing, transporting, and distributing of products and services to and from locations around the world. The diploma program introduces students to the essential business management and supply chain skills needed to become an effective professional in this expanding sector.

MITT’s Post-Graduate Diploma in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management provides students with the basic business and supply chain skills needed to become effective professionals in this expanding business sector. Topics of study include procurement, logistics, leadership, accounting and project management.

MITT’s Global Supply Chain Management program has been developed in association with Supply Chain Canada and Supply Chain Management Association – Manitoba in order to best prepare students for employment and professional recognition within those industries.

This Program is Ideal for:
Prospective students who enjoy multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. Taking initiative, working both as part of a team and independently, and understanding the global market should be interests of the student.
Students who complete MITT's Post-Graduate Certificate in Business Management, and want to extend and focus their studies in order to specialize in a dynamic field of international business.

Gain a flexible set of knowledge and skills that positions you for employment in industrial settings as well as careers in business and information technology. Through theory, lab exercises, and hands-on projects such as construction of a power supply using electronic test equipment, fabrication equipment, and soldering you will learn the fundamentals of electronic and electrical components, and the devices and circuits used in industrial settings. A work practicum placement gives you an opportunity to apply what you’ve learned and add to your skill-set through a real-world work experience and participation in MITT’s Work Skills Series workshops gives you a solid foundation in the employability and essential skills employers demand.

Whether your goal is to become a CEO, better manager or more effective team member, leadership is the key. This program will provide you the opportunity to develop your critical thinking and communication skills by focusing on essential knowledge of topics like ethics, project management and conflict resolution. As a graduate of this program, you will be well positioned to leverage your previous experience and newly acquired competencies into leadership and management positions in a wide variety of sectors and organizations.

For internationally educated students, the diploma is a great opportunity to build on an existing career in any professional field by obtaining Canadian education and social context that will make you more attractive to local employers.

Note: The Diploma is an enhancement of the former Leadership and Mangament Certificate program, designed to upgrade the quality of our leadership training and graduate outcomes.

Leaders and managers are instrumental to the success of any organization. Although a leader can manage and a manager can lead, leadership and management are not synonymous activities. This one-year program allows students to explore the dynamics and differences of leadership and management. 

Students will be provided with an opportunity to develop their critical thinking skills by focusing on knowledge that is critical to successful leadership and management. Graduates of this program will be well-positioned to leverage their newly acquired knowledge and skills for leadership and management positions in a wide variety of sectors and organizations.

MITT’s Industrial Welding certificate program helps students build a strong foundation of the knowledge and skills required to design and build products by cutting and joining materials using ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Students work independently or in teams using current welding and fabrication equipment to complete projects in a learning environment that simulates an industrial welding shop. To complement their technical skills with the employability and essential skills employers demand, all  students participate in MITT’s Work Skills Series workshops.

This program is affiliated with CWA (Canadian Welding Association), CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau) and Apprenticeship Manitoba. Students who successfully complete the program and meet eligibility criteria can receive credit toward their continued apprenticeship path or earn select certifications through CWB. Graduates who meet specific criteria can also earn credit toward Apprenticeship Manitoba Level 1.

This intensive, two-year diploma is tailored to hospitality services professionals looking to take their next career step as supervisors or managers and provides a practical approach to business training rooted in leadership theory, hands-on training, and professional work exposure.

Explore a curriculum built directly with industry to meet their needs and deepen your knowledge in a variety of topics including: tourism, food and beverage management, the guest experience, hotel operations, marketing and digital media, and live hospitality and event planning.

Complement your in-class knowledge with the real-world experiences and a solid foundation in employability and essential skills through a pair of work practicum rotations and participation in MITT’s Work Skills Series workshops.

In modern pharmacy practice, the pharmacy technician’s role is essential to meeting the ever-increasing demands for health care efficiency and improved patient experience. Today, pharmacy technicians are entrusted with assisting in preparing medications, collecting medical histories, and educating patients – all of which allow the pharmacist more time to focus on patient care.

Since 1987, the MITT Pharmacy Technician Program has prepared students to work collaboratively and competently with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals in a variety of pharmacy practice settings.

The diploma program curriculum – designed by specialized pharmacy experts to reflect the current scope of practice, as well as emerging health care trends and technologies – focuses on the core competencies of everyday pharmacy technician practice. It also aligns with the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP) Accreditation Standards for Canadian Pharmacy Technician Programs. Through innovative curriculum and high-impact simulated learning experiences, students are prepared for career success in today’s ever-changing pharmacy environment.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

• Identify and implement sector-specific knowledge to day-to-day medication preparation and dispensing;
• Apply knowledge and research-based information while collaborating in the provision of safe, effective, and high-quality patient care;
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders;
• Act responsibly and professionally, and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development;
• Collaborate with pharmacists and members of intra- and interprofessional health teams in the promotion of a healthier workplace, community, and environment; and
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to pursue registration with the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) and listing with the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM) as a pharmacy technician.

SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF IDEAL CANDIDATES

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Technologically adaptable
• Able to follow instructions, retain information, and prioritize tasks
• Accountable
• Objective and factual
• Active listening skills, non-judgmental and empathetic
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong math skills are an absolute must for pharmacy technicians, which is why this program emphasizes a zero tolerance for math errors. An essential part of the job involves performing calculations to determine dosages and quantities to prepare and dispense medications. The following sample questions reflect the types of calculations associated with these tasks

Whether you see yourself working with a registered nurse to help provide patients physical, emotional, and social support, or assisting a medical team of doctors and nurses through record-keeping, order processing, and supply preparation, MITT’s Health Care Aide and Unit Clerk program has you covered: it is the only program in Manitoba that integrates health care aide and unit clerk curriculum. Students sharpen their knowledge and skills through theory, practice, and the real-world experiences they gain through work practicum rotations and position themselves for multiple paths to employment in health care upon graduation. And participation in MITT’s Work Skills Series workshops ensure graduates enter the workforce with a strong foundation of employability and essential skills.