Health Unit Clerk Program

Upon completion of the health unit clerk program, students will be able to demonstrate the following competencies:

Perform receptionist duties such as greeting and checking in patients
Manage and coordinate the scheduling of appointments
Compile patients’ charts
Transcribe physicians’ orders
Prepare birth and/or death certificates
Record vital signs
Complete the admission, pre-operative, and post-operative procedures

Health Unit Coordinator
Medical Office Assistant
Nursing Unit Assistant
Nursing Unit Coordinator
Unit Clerk

Grade 12 / GED or mature student status (all transcripts must be “true certified copies” or originals)
Applicants must successfully complete the admissions interview and entrance assessments with a minimum score of 20/40 in the English Assessment and a minimum score of 20/40 in the Math Assessment (with a minimum composite score of 42/80)

Why Study At Sprott Shaw?
Lifetime access to dedicated Employment Services Specialists (ESS) who can help you with resume and cover letter writing, interview skills, and the overall job search after graduation
Lifetime tuition-free access to course refreshers if you ever need to retrain and update your skills
Practicum opportunities with recognized organizations across BC
Multiple start dates so you can start your education when you want to without the wait
Career and professional development success courses to help create a career development marketing plan, learn the cardinal rules of professionalism, and identify the target markets and employment resources in the counselling field
Preparation and orientation courses to teach you how to find credible research, write papers, create proper citation formats including APA, and study effectively for exams
All-inclusive program costs where what you see is what you pay. Our costs include registration fees, assessment fees, tuition, textbooks, supplies, course materials, uniforms, certificates, graduation fees, practicum fees, and much more