Health Unit Clerk
Manage the flow of information and tasks within the healthcare team to ensure hospital units run smoothly as a health unit clerk.
How to Apply
Talk to an advisor who will answer your career questions and help you navigate the admissions process.
Become the Heartbeat of Hospital Operations
Health Unit Clerks have a direct and vital impact on patient care in the hospitals as they are responsible for the flow of information and coordination of activities in the unit and work collaboratively with all the healthcare teams to ensure that everything runs smoothly. This is an essential front -line role in hospitals that is an incredibly rewarding experience, offering plenty of opportunities for career advancement and job security within the hospital and healthcare setting.
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Why Become a Health Unit Clerk?
High demand for healthcare administration roles: The Canadian healthcare system is expected to grow by 13.4% over the next few years, increasing the demand for administrative support roles like Health Unit Clerks all across Canada. In addition, there is a huge growth in healthcare infrastructure such as hospitals, clinics and long-term care facilities that provides consistent demand for administrative support.
Attractive salaries and benefits: Health Unit Clerks in Canada earn a median hourly wage of $25/hr. Full-time positions in the hospitals come with comprehensive benefits packages, including health insurance, pension plans and paid vacation.
Fast-track career option: Our program can be completed in 6 months to a little under a year, making it a fast and affordable entry into the healthcare industry. Graduates are able to find employment quickly due to high demand in hospital and other healthcare settings.
Career advancement and job security: As a Health Unit Clerk, there will be many opportunities for advancement within the hospital setting for specialized roles and leadership positions. In addition, job security is guaranteed.
Program Type
Full-time
Program Length
37 weeks / 740 hours instruction + 9 weeks / 180 hours practicum
Delivery Method
Distance (Online classes/In-person practicum)
This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training.
What You’ll Learn
- Medical Terminology to understand the language of healthcare professionals.
- Healthcare systems and procedures such as patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Medical records management and documentation.
- Effective communication skills and strategies for interacting with healthcare professionals, patients and families.
- Patient support and care to help address needs and resolve issues within the unit.
- Healthcare software systems to ensure the smooth running of the hospital unit.
- Scheduling and coordination to manage appointments, surgeries, and critical communication between departments.
- Regulatory compliance such as knowledge of hospital regulations, accreditation standards, and compliance requirements.
Student Story
“Taking the HUC course has been exciting as I can see how many opportunities this can lead to within the healthcare system because of all the skills I learned. The instructor was so inspiring and helped me see how this job can be so rewarding and impactful!”
Irina C.
Health Unit Clerk Certificate Program
Admission Requirements
For Enrollment:
- High school diploma or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older).
- Keyboarding speed of 50 WPM with 85% accuracy.
- Applicants must receive a minimum score of 13 on the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam (measuring cognitive ability, math, English and reasoning)
Earning Your Certificate
To graduate, you’ll need to complete the following requirements:
Health Unit Clerk Courses
- Anatomy & Physiology Terminology 1
- Anatomy & Physiology Terminology 2
- Introduction to the Hospital Environment and Protocols
- Registration Services
- Admission, Transfer and Discharge Procedures
- Basic Pharmacology & Medication Management
- Indigenous Needs in Canadian Healthcare
- Laboratory Foundations 1
- Laboratory Foundations 2
- Diagnostic Foundations
- Surgical & Specialty Foundations
- …and more!
Contact an advisor for the full course descriptions.
Work Experience
- Complete 180 hours of work experience in a job practicum for real-world application.
Enrollment Timelines
Next intake deadline
October 14, 2024
