Program Overview

Hospital Unit Clerk Certificate

Overview

The Hospital Unit Clerk Certificate program is designed for entry-level healthcare employment or skills enhancement for current healthcare professionals. You'll learn the practical skills and knowledge essential for a dynamic career as a unit clerk, where you will fulfill a vital role in overseeing information flow within hospital nursing units.

Program Details

• Location: Campbell River
• Length: 9 months
• Delivery: In-person and digital, part-time

Admission Requirements

• C in English 12 or equivalent or successful English assessment
• C in Principles of Math 10, Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10, Workplace Math 10, Foundations of Math & Pre-calculus 10, Applications of Math 10, MAT 022, MAT 029; or successfully complete a math assessment
• Keyboarding speed minimum of 30 words per minute with three errors or less

Before Classes Begin

• Submit a Criminal Record Check permission form
• Complete the Immunization form, which must be validated by a public health nurse at your local health unit
• Have strong essay writing and good computer skills

Course Requirements

• HUC - 100 Hospital Unit Clerk-Overview
• HUC - 101 Anatomy, Physiology & Medical Terminology
• HUC - 103 Introduction to Pharmacology
• HUC - 104 Non-Clinical Management of the Nursing Unit
• HUC - 105 Unit Clerk Procedures
• HUC - 106 Unit Clerk Practicum

Completion Requirements

• Students must pass HUC 100 and HUC 106, and achieve a grade of C+ or better in all other courses
• You must complete the HUC program within two consecutive terms

Supplies

• A computer with a working camera, audio, and internet connection is required to complete this hybrid program

Careers

• Graduates of this program can expect to find work as a hospital unit clerk in both the private and public sector, such as hospitals, health clinics, nursing homes, and laboratories
• Annual median estimated earnings for medical administrative assistants in BC: $47,969

Costs

• Domestic:
  • Tuition: $5,150
  • Student Union: $205
  • Learner Resource: $180
  • Books: $450
  • Total: $5,985

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Hospital Unit Clerk program? This program teaches the practical skills needed for a career as a unit clerk, focusing on administrative support and overseeing information flow in hospital nursing units.
• What will I learn in the program? You’ll learn medical terminology, transcription, and how to provide administrative and clerical support in healthcare settings, with hands-on experience through workplace practicums to refine your skills.
• What kind of job can I get after completing the program? You’ll be prepared for a career as a unit clerk, playing a key role in managing information in hospital nursing units.