This program prepares the graduate to work in hospital, long term care, and other health related institutional settings as a Unit Clerk or Unit Secretary to provide clerical support to patient care units. It includes instruction in computer applications, medical terminology, and the various roles of the Unit Clerk.

This program provides opportunities to develop the skills and attributes to efficiently operate in the management and coordinating position of a unit clerk. It is imperative that, as a key team player, the unit clerk has highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with proficiency in stress and time management. The program promotes and encourages extensive student involvement as most activities are interactive and the learning is experiential.

1. ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 OR equivalent OR a minimum score of 4 on the written essay component of the College Board Placement Test.

2. Two tests to assess keyboarding speed of 20wpm with 3 errors or less.

Note: In addition to the program admission requirements applicants, whose first language is not English, must demonstrate English language proficiency.

Preceptorship Requirements:

1. Immunization Records to be completed prior to commencement of preceptorship.
2. While not an admission requirement for the program, applicants are advised that they will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check to most agencies where they will be placed for practicum experiences. The existence of a Criminal Record may prevent practicum placement, program completion, professional licensure and therefore affect future employment prospects. It is the decision of each agency or institution to accept or reject a student for placement or observation experience based on the results of the criminal record check. The current criminal record check process is under review by Alberta Health Services and may change during the academic year. You will be notified should these changes affect you.

Successful completion of all required courses.

The Office Administration Department recognizes that learning is a lifelong process. Students may receive Recognition of Prior Learning in some courses where the learning of skills, knowledge or competencies has been acquired through work, formal and informal education or training, or self study. Recognition of Prior Learning is applicable in UNIT 100 and UNIT 101. Application forms for Recognition of Prior Learning are available through the Registrar's Office.