Hospital Unit Clerk Certificate
This program prepares graduates to work in the fast-paced field of health professionals and perform administrative duties in hospitals, long-term care facilities and other health related institutional settings.
Unit Clerks play a critical role in coordinating activities and information to ensure the efficient satisfaction of medical staff, patients, and families. Our program prepares you for this position with classroom instruction as well as a preceptored work experience.
Program At a Glance:
- Offered at the Medicine Hat campus
- Delivered part-time, in-person
Medical Terminology is the prerequisite for the Hospital Unit Clerk program. In order to successfully complete the course, students must earn a ‘B’ or higher.
| Required Courses | Tuition | Textbook Materials |
| Medical Terminology | $695 + GST | Required Textbook: $150 (Approx) Purchase at MHC Bookstore |
| Productivity and Workplace Communication | $395 + GST | |
| Intro to MS Office Applications | $215 + GST | |
| The Role of the Unit Clerk | $995 + GST | |
| Hospital Unit Clerk Practicum | $175 + GST |
A Clear Criminal Record Check and up-to-date immunization records must be provided to the college prior to the practicum. Practicums will be scheduled in May -June, in collaboration with AHS. Practicums will be completed during hours that unit clerks work, which include days, weekends, evenings and nights. Day shifts start at 7:00 am. |
| Keyboarding/Skill building I | FREE | |
| Standard First Aid with Level C CPR | Approx. $150 |
