Hospital Unit Clerk
For more information, contact 780-644-6268 or email linda.wilson@norquest.ca.
- 16-week certificate
- Full-time or part-time studies
- Daytime classes
- Fall, winter, and spring starts
- Online delivery available
- Downtown Edmonton campus
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 transfer 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 (2011-2012)
- 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 65% in English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent
- 50% in Applied Mathematics 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.
- Up-to-date immunization record including hepatitis B
- Program interview*
*For your program interview, please contact the Faculty of Business and Community Studies.
English Language Proficiency
You must provide proof of English Language Proficiency (ELP) prior to admission if English is your second language. ELP must have been completed within the two years prior to application to the program. Acceptable evidence of ELP may be one of the following:
- CLBA 7
- TOEFL Internet-based test score 71 (overall score)
- IELTS Academic 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.
Admission Requirements (2012-2013)
- 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 65% in English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent
- 50% in Mathematics 10C (Applied Mathematics 10) or equivalent
- Keyboarding speed of 25 wpm
- Up-to-date immunization record including hepatitis B
Work Experience Requirement
Clear criminal record check that must include a 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. The existence of a criminal record may prevent clinical placement, program completion, and professional licensure and therefore may affect employment prospects. Prospective students who have a criminal record should discuss the matter with the Program Chair prior to applying for admission.
English Language Proficiency
If English is your second language, you must provide proof of English language proficiency (ELP) prior to admission. ELP must have been completed within the two years prior to application to the program. Acceptable evidence of ELP may be one of the following:
- CLBA 7
- TOEFL Internet-based test score 71 (overall score)
- IELTS Academic 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.
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
Please refer to our Tuition and Fees page for the 2011/12 tuition and fees schedule.
Program Outline (2011/12)
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
| Program of Study |
16 weeks |
|
| BUSN
1152 |
Medical Terminology |
6.0 |
| BUSN 1154 |
Medical Orders |
3.0 |
| BUSN 1156 |
Business Communications Skills
for Unit Clerks |
3.0 |
| BUSN 1161 |
Work Experience for Unit Clerks |
3.0 |
| BUSN 1190
|
Hospital Organization and Procedures
|
6.0 |
| BUSN 1191
|
Introduction to Software Applications and Keyboarding |
6.0 |
| BUSN 1192
|
Medical Applications |
3.0 |
| |
Program
Total |
30.0 |
Last updated:
December 5, 2011
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