Diplomas in Health Unit Clerk
The Health Unit Clerk Diploma Program at SELC is meticulously designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required for proficient administration within healthcare settings.
- }Duration
24 weeks
- Delivery method
In-person
- Start dates
Every month
- }Diploma type
Post-secondary
- Job support
Guaranteed
- Scholarship
Available
Become a Health Unit Clerk with Cohesive Education
Why Study Health Unit Clerk Diploma?
- RGain a solid understanding of the Canadian healthcare system
- RUnderstand to transcribe medical reports and documents
- RPractice patient scheduling, documentation, and clerical procedures
- RReceive training in CPR/First Aid and WHIMIS
Health Unit Clerk (Coop)
Program Durations
Students can choose any duration based on their availability to study in Canada.
Duration With Break
Duration Without Break
Health Unit Clerk
Program Durations
Students can choose any duration based on their availability to study in Canada.
Duration Without Break
What Will Students Learn With the Health Unit Clerk Diploma?
Graduates of this program will understand the complexities of the healthcare system, possess the technical skills for medical transcription and documentation, and be prepared to contribute effectively to the healthcare team from day one. With a strong emphasis on real-world application, this program ensures that students are job-ready, meeting the high standards required in healthcare settings.
Skills That Students Gain
- Fundamental computer skills
- Creative problem solving
- Confidence
- Self-discipline
- Good assessment abilities
- Time management
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This course offers students an overview of basic concepts of computing, as well as a broad understanding of the internet, and the parts of the internet that office administrators find particularly useful, both personally and professionally. The concepts covered include: in-depth tutorials on using Word, PowerPoint, and Excel in a business context.
Students in this course learn and practice vital interpersonal skills, such as listening with empathy, prosocial verbal and non-verbal behavior, responding with ease, boundaries, and non-violent conflict resolution strategies.
This course will deliver a short, but comprehensive look at the evolution of the Canadian Healthcare System, the role of government (provincial and territorial), how healthcare services are delivered, additional services, trends/changes in healthcare, and an overview of standard, Canadian medical terminology.
This introductory course is designed to give students opportunities to develop entry-level or beginner medical transcription skills. Students will learn, practice, and demonstrate their transcription skills, which include utilizing appropriate medical terminology and medical abbreviations when transcribing in a clinical setting.
In this course, you’ll learn how laws and ethics impact medical care and discover the best methods for communicating in the healthcare setting under a variety of circumstances. You’ll also learn how to schedule and greet patients, document healthcare information while exploring different technologies, equipment, procedures, and tasks commonly seen in the healthcare setting.
This course prepares students to build a solid foundation for academic success in post-secondary environments. Student Success Strategies is the perfect course for students who are new to the college environment and puts them at ease by preparing them well for high achievement and academic success.
This course focuses on the knowledge and abilities required for the process of career planning and development. Students will gain an opportunity to explore the Canadian labour market and recognize trends that may influence their future careers through thoughtful self-assessment, career exploration, planning and networking.
Career Opportunities for Students
Jobs & Career For Students in Canada
- Health Unit Clerk
- Medical Administrative Assistant
- Patient Coordinator
- Medical Secretary
Average salary for
an Assisting Occupations in Support Health Services
$45,235/ a year
Start dates at students’ convenience
Start Dates for the Program
Students who would like to study Health Unit Clerk Diploma can decide on any date to start the program. Program start dates are subject to change. Our team will assist you in finding the best available date regarding your study plans in Canada.
February 24th
April 21st
May 20
August 25th
October 20th
November 17th
Become a Health Unit Clerk in Canada
Admission Requirements
When considering enrollment in the Health Unit Clerk Diploma Program, prospective students should be aware of the specific admission requirements designed to ensure a successful and enriching educational experience.
This program has been approved by PTIRU.
Language Requirements
All applicants and registrants, regardless of citizenship status or country of origin, must demonstrate an adequate level of proficiency in English. There are 5 options for meeting the English requirement:
Option 1:
Evidence that 3 years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8-12), OR 2 years if the Grades 10, 11, or 12, have been successfully completed in the program’s language of instruction in a country where the language of instruction is one of the principal languages.
Countries where Englis is the language of instruction:
American Samoa, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guam, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malta, Mauritius, Montserrat, New Zealand, Nigeria, Saint Helena, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, United States Virgin Islands, Zambia, & Zimbabwe.
Option 2:
2 years of full-time post-secondary education* have been completed in the program’s language of instruction in a country where the language of instruction is one of the principal languages.
Option 3:
Where English is the program’s language of instruction, evidence of achievement in a recognized standardized language test/assessment as listed below:
• IELTS: 6
• Duolingo: 105
• TOEFL (IBT): 76
• Cambridge: FCE
• CELPIP: 7
• Cael: 60
• PTE: 52
• Cambridge Linguaskill: B2 Level
• LanguageCert Academic: B2 Level
• Michigan English Test: B2 Level
• iTEP Academic: 3.5
• EIKEN: Grade Pre-1
• SELC: EAP Level 3 – minimum grade of 75%
Option 4:
Evidence that a language standard defined and accepted by a third-party regulator has been met.
Option 5:
Important note: this option may only be applied when:
English is the program’s language of instruction, and the applicant is a mature domestic student facing barriers, and the applicant cannot access their educational records or cannot provide sufficient evidence of secondary or post-secondary education as outlined in this policy
Accuplacer:
• Applicant is [19] years or older at the start of the program and is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and
• Applicant provides attestation that they have completed at least three years of full-time instruction in English* in a country where the English is one of the principal languages, and
• Applicant completes an Accuplacer English Assessment (Next Generation: Reading, Writing and Write Placer) and achieves the following minimum scores:
o Reading: 230, and
o Writing: 230, and
o WritePlacer: 4
Other Admission Requirements
- Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency for domestic students
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and have completed high school studies and/or commencement of post-secondary studies OR have achieved MATURE STUDENT STATUS: 19 years of age, out of secondary school for a minimum of 1 year with program industry experience minimum of 100 hours.
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).