16 weeks on campus

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 WritePlacer test.

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

Note: Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency in addition to the program admission requirements.

Preceptorship Requirements:

Immunization Records to be completed prior to commencement of preceptorship.

Note: While not an admission requirement for the program, applicants are advised that they will be required to provide a Police Information Check (also known as a Criminal Record Check) including Vulnerable Sector Check to most agencies where they will be placed for practicum experiences. The existence of police information or 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 Police Information Check.

Note: Students with Study Permits that are admitted to a program that has a practicum or clinical placement in childcare, primary/secondary school teaching or health service field occupations must complete their Medical Authorization as required by Citizenship and Immigration Canada one month prior to the start of classes.

Successful completion of all required courses.

UNIT 100 Computer Skills
UNIT 101 Keyboarding
UNIT 102 Medical Terminology
UNIT 103 Processing Medical Orders
UNIT 105 Preceptored Practice
UNIT 106 Exploring the Role of the Unit Clerk
UNIT 107 Essential Communication Skills for Unit Clerks

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.