Program Overview

Nursing Unit Clerk Certificate

Overview

The Nursing Unit Clerk program prepares individuals to work as certified nursing unit clerks in hospitals or care facilities. This program equips graduates with essential administrative and liaison skills that ensure the smooth functioning of a healthcare unit.

Curriculum

The program includes 12 courses that combine theoretical knowledge and practical exercises, culminating in a four-week hospital practicum.

• Courses:
  • Professionalism and Communication
  • Unit Clerk Fundamentals
  • Admissions, Transfers, Discharges, and Patient Records
  • Medical Terminology and Pharmacology I
  • Medical Terminology and Pharmacology II
  • Diagnostics
  • Laboratory Orders
  • Surgical Orders
  • Specialty Nursing Areas
  • Practicum
  • Practicum Orientation
  • Medical Imaging

Program Details

• Credential: Certificate
• Format: Full-time
• Delivery: Online courses at scheduled meeting times; practicum in person at an assigned work site
• Duration: 6.5 months
• Days and Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
• Tuition: $9,268 (+$55 course fees)
• Start Dates: January, September
• Practicum Required: Yes

Entrance Requirements

To gain acceptance into the program, applicants must fulfill the following requirements:

1. Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
   • A satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening is required for practicum participation.
2. Immunization Record
   • Applicants must be up to date on immunizations as mandated by the BC Health Authorities for participation in the healthcare setting. Acceptable submissions include:
     • A completed and signed Health Practicum Student Immunization Checklist from a doctor.
     • Immunization records evidencing compliance with the Health Practicum Student Immunization Checklist requirements.

Document Submission

• Criminal Record Checks are submitted automatically.
• Immunization documentation must be emailed.

Deadlines for Document Submission

• Fall Program (September Start): October 31
• Winter Program (January Start): February 28

Practicum Details

The program includes a meaningful four-week practicum providing work-like experience and exposure to a hospital setting. To qualify for the practicum, all courses within the program must be successfully completed.

For students in the Fraser Valley or Lower Mainland, practicum placements are arranged through UFV's partner organizations. Students residing outside these regions must secure their own practicums, following approval of their selected sites.

Employment Outcomes

Graduates are well-positioned for employment opportunities within the healthcare sector. Current job postings may be available from:

• Fraser Health
• Provincial Health Services Authority
• Government of Canada Job Bank

Additional Information

• Computer Requirements: Students must possess a reliable computer or laptop with internet access and current software.
• Supplies: Basic school supplies, scrubs, and appropriate footwear are required for the practicum.

Conclusion

The Nursing Unit Clerk Certificate offers a comprehensive education, combining essential theory with hands-on experience, preparing graduates for success in the dynamic field of healthcare.