Hospital Unit Clerk

Program Overview

Hospital unit clerks play a vital role in managing the information flow in hospital nursing units. Our program prepares you for this position with classroom instruction and work experience in a medical setting. Learn about hospital organization, medical terminology, processing medical orders, communication skills, telephone and reception skills, and computer skills.

Career Potential

There are many opportunities for employment in the growing field of health care. Students may work in active care hospitals, extended care facilities, and private medical offices.

Transferability

Course work completed at another post-secondary institution may be equivalent to course work at NorQuest College. To be considered for advanced credit, a formal assessment must be made. Request forms may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar. Challenge exams are also available for all courses.

Admission Requirements

• 60% in English 30-1, or 65% in English 30-2 or equivalent • 50% in Applied Math 10 or equivalent
• Keyboarding speed of 25 wpm
• Clear criminal record check; must include vulnerable sector check (more than one criminal record check may be necessary during the length of your program in accordance with work placement requirements) Note: Internet (online) criminal record checks are NOT accepted by the College. Please contact your local law enforcement agency directly to obtain an official criminal record check.
• Health and fitness status questionnaire
• Up-to-date immunization record including hepatitis B
• Program interview

English Language Proficiency

You must provide proof of English Language Proficiency (ELP) prior to admission if English is your second language. Acceptable evidence of ELP may be one of the following:

• CLBA 7
• TOEFL Internet-based test score 71 (overall score)
• IELTS 6.0
• CAEL 60 (overall score)

Note: Meeting the English language proficiency requirement does NOT exempt the applicant from meeting the English academic course work required for admission to this program.

Prep for Business Careers Admission Route

Students can choose an alternative admission route to this program by successfully completing the Prep for Business Careers program or the ESL Bridge to Business Careers program.

Progression

Students must attain a pass grade in each course to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses.

Credential

After successfully completing this program, graduates will be awarded a NorQuest Hospital Unit Clerk certificate.

Tuition and Fees

2010–11 Tuition and Fees (pdf)

2010-11 Program and Supplies Fee & Textbook Rental Fee (pdf)

Program Outline (2010/11)

Last updated: August 5, 2010