Nursing Unit Clerk

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Course of Studies

Course Name Credit
NUCL 146 Hospital Orientation Online 2
NUCL 152 Patient Chart Records Online 2.5
NUCL 154 Admissions, Discharges and Transfers Online 2.5
NUCL 156 Drug Nomenclature Online 3
NUCL 162 Medication Orders Online 2
NUCL 164 Laboratory Orders I Online 2
NUCL 166 Laboratory Orders IL Online 2
NUCL 168 Diagnostic Orders Online 2
NUCL 170 Medical / Surgical Orders Online 2
NUCL 180 practicum Practicum 4
Total 24

Program Summary

If you are interested in pursuing a career in the
medical field and enjoy working as part of ateamina
fast-paced environment, our online Nursing Unit Clerk
certificate program will help you reach your goals.

In this career, you will serve as the communication
link between the members of the health care team,
other departments (laboratory, diagnostic imaging,
pharmacy) clients, visitors, and outside hospitals and
agencies.

The Nursing Unit Clerk program prepares you with
the knowledge, skills and practical experience
required to work as a certified, entry level clerk in a
variety of health care settings.

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE
— Processing physicians’ orders for client care

— Coordinating client admissions, transfers and
discharge

— Scheduling diagnostic tests and treatments

— Receiving diagnostic results and notifying
appropriate team members

— Usea variety of software applications for data
entry and maintaining files

— Communicating with clients’ families and visitors

TAKE THIS PROGRAM IF YOU
— Are detail-oriented and well organized

— Communicate well
— Enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment
— Enjoy computer technology

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We aim to secure practicum experiences in a
hospital of your choice in your home community.
Unfortunately, Alberta Health Services can no longer
accept out-of-province practicum requests. For more
information, please contact emccall@selkirk.ca.

Additional Information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The program reflects real work situations and
provides a curriculum designed to give learners the
opportunity to gain the skills necessary to compete
for employment and fulfill the role of a Nursing
Unit Clerk, while encouraging a desire for life-long
learning.

The program is delivered in an online format.
Students must have computer skills to complete
this program, i.e. be familiar with internet, e-mail,
word processing and file management. If you don't
have these skills, courses are available by distance
education through Selkirk College.

PRACTICUM PLACEMENT

This is a placement in an acute care hospital where
students work under the supervision of experienced
Unit Clerks. Placement requests are sent to a
hospital of the student's choice in their local area.
Prospective hospitals are contacted by the College
only; students are not to solicit placements. Every
attempt is made to find a placement in the student's
local area, but in some cases the student may be
required to travel to another area.

LENGTH OF STUDY:
Eight months

ACCREDITATION:
Certificate

CAMPUS:
Online

Students are eligible for a work practicum after they
have successfully completed all other mandatory
courses. Students must receive credit for practicum
before certification is granted. Students currently
employed as Unit Clerks may apply for prior learning
assessment for the work practicum. Students seeking
placements within IHA and FHA are advised to attend
an on-campus computer training session prior to
practicum.

COMPLETION OPTIONS

This 720-hour program may be taken full-time or
part-time. Full-time students complete the program

in eight months, part- time students have up to two
years to complete the program. The program courses
have designated start and end dates. Students must
follow the schedules and complete courses within the
maximum time allotment.

Admission Requirements

Fully qualified applicants are accepted in the order in
which their applications are received and completed,
therefore, it is important that the application form
and supporting documentation are submitted as early
as possible.

For an Application to be considered complete,
Admissions must be provided with a completed
application form and documentation of the following:

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

— High school graduation transcript — acceptable
equivalent or mature student status is also
accepted.

— MedicalTerminology levels I & IT — MTAT 140
& MTAT 141 or equivalent. These courses are
available through Selkirk by distance education.
If you have completed other medical terminology
courses previously, send a course outline in with
your application. Contact the school where you
completed the courses to request a detailed
course outline for course comparison in another
program. For any other questions about the
medical terminology admission requirements,
contact Instructor, emccall@selkirk.ca

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