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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