Course of Studies

Course Name

NUCL 146 Hospital Orientation
NUCL152 Patient Chart Records
NUCL 154 Admissions, Discharges and Transfers
NUCL 156 Drug Nomenclature
NUCL162 Medication Orders

NUCL 164 Laboratory Orders I
NUCL166 —_ Laboratory Orders IL
NUCL 168 Diagnostic Orders

NUCL 170 Medical / Surgical Orders
NUCL 180 practicum

Program Summary

If you are interested in pursuing a career in the
medical field and enjoy working as part of a team ina
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

We aim to secure practicum experiences in your
home community and hospital of choice.

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Credit

Online 2
Online 25
Online 25
Online 3
Online 2
Online 2
Online 2
Online 2
Online 2
Practicum 4
Total 24

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 not taught on Campus. 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. 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.

Nursing Unit Clerk

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LENGTH OF STUDY:
Eight months online

ACCREDITATION:
Certificate

CAMPUS:
Online

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:

— 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

— MTAT 140: Medical Terminology I: 30 hours
(information on start dates and costs)

— MTAT 141: Medical Terminology IL: 90 hours
(information on start dates and costs)

— Evidence of keyboarding speed of 50 nwpm on
a five (5) minute typing test. Learn more about
arranging to take a typing test via distance with
Selkirk College.

— Learn more about arranging to take a typing
test via distance with Selkirk College. - See
more at: http://selkirk.ca/program/amt/
admission-requirements

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