Unit Clerk Certificate 
Loading... This intense 15-week full-time program is designed to prepare graduates for a future in the health care field in hospitals, health units, and clinics. Unit Clerks play a vital role in these workplace settings by managing information flow.
The program will provide students with the knowledge and skills to work in hospital or clinic settings in the role of a Unit Clerk. The courses provide a practical introduction to such topics as medical terminology, communication, office procedures, and processing of physician orders.
Admission Requirements
Students are required to present a High School Diploma with:
- minimum of 60% in English 30-1 or 65% in English 30-2
- 50% in Mathematics 20-1 or Mathematics 20-2.
Students without high school diploma requirements may have their application assessed on an individual basis.
Advanced Standing
Students who have completed a Certificate or Diploma in Office Administration or Dental Clerk within the last three years will normally receive advanced credit in the Unit Clerk program for OA1215, OA1231, OA1030 and OA1365.
Additional Information
Length of Time to Complete Program
The curriculum is designed to be taken over 15 weeks. Students should complete the program within two years of initial admission to the program.
Application for an extension to the program, along with a plan for completion, must be submitted to the Department Chairperson for review by the Student Academic Review Committee.
Program Curriculum
First Year (21 credits)
- OA1030 Business Communications I (3)
- OA1215 Canadian Office Procedures I (3)
- OA1231 Skills Building I (1.5)
- OA1365 Introduction to Software Applications (3)
- OA2511 Medical Terminology I (3)
- UC1202 Work Role: Introduction (3)
- UC1208 Processing Client Records (3)
- UC1250 Introduction to Pharmacology (1.5)
Graduation Requirements
To be eligible to receive a Certificate in Unit Clerk, students must successfully complete the prescribed curriculum. Once students have completed all program requirements, they may apply to graduate.
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