Diploma Program
Health Unit Clerk Co-op
The program has been approved by PTIB
Program Overview
A Health Unit Clerk typically provides clerical and administrative support to healthcare facilities such as hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes. They work closely with healthcare professionals, patients, and their families to ensure the smooth functioning of the facility.
The program for Health Unit Clerk typically includes a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training in various areas of healthcare administration. Students learn about medical terminology, electronic health records, medical transcription, patient scheduling, and other administrative tasks.
Career Opportunities
NOC Code: 1414 & 14101
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service and Front Desk
- Communication and Message Distribution
- Healthcare Administrative Support
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
English Requirements:
- IELTS: 6 overall band with no score lower than 5.5
- Duolingo: 95
- TOEIC: 700
- TOEFL (paper): 537
- TOEFL (IBT): 75
- PTE - 50
- Cambridge: FCE
- CELPIP: 7
- Cael: 50
- Has successfully reached the Upper Intermediate Level at SELC Language College
- SELC Career College English Language Test passing rate of 75% minimum
Students require ALL of the following:
Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency for domestic students
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and completion of high school studies and/or commencement of postsecondary studies OR have achieved MATURE STUDENT STATUS: 19 years of age
Work Experience Requirements
Some practicum hosts may require their practicum students to have the following:
Negative TB skin test or chest X-ray
An immunization record showing current vaccinations (site specific vaccination requirements will be advised on practicum placement)
Criminal Record Check (CRC).
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
Program Duration
- 24 weeks - total of 480 Hours
- Classroom Instruction 240 Hours
- Co-op 240 Hours
QUICK LINKS
Courses
SSS - Student Success Strategies
CIS - Career Success I
BCB - Business Computer Basics
COM - Interpersonal Communication
CHT - Introduction To Canadian Healthcare & Terminology
MT1 - Medical Transcription I
PSD - Health Unit Clerk Procedures, Scheduling & Documentation
Additional Courses & Certifications
CPR/first aid
WHIMIS