The Unit Clerk Certificate Course prepares graduates for employment as a Unit Clerk, Health Unit Clerk, Hospital Unit Clerk or Nursing Unit Clerk. Unit Clerks are responsible for looking after the administrative and clerical requirements of a health care uni. Through their expertise and care, they enable the team to function smoothly and effectively.
Upon completion of the Unit Clerk Certificate Course, the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
Graduates of the Unit Clerk Certificate course will be able to obtain a position as a Unit Clerk in either private or public settings. Career options may include:
Brief Course Description
This course is designed to provide an overview of the program, the skills required to work as a Unit Clerk and an overview of the health care system. During this course, students will be made aware of the standards of conduct and ethics required of a health care professional.
Students will become acquainted with how a hospital is organized, the various members of the health care team and the specific role of the Unit Clerk.
Emphasis will be placed on the need to be a good communicator, striving to prevent conflicts in the workplace and focused on concepts such as diversity, inclusivity and cultural awareness.
Course Prerequisites
None
Learning Objectives*
Upon completion of this course the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
Brief Course Description
During this course, students will be introduced to the medical terminology necessary to allow for effective communication as a health care professional. Students will also learn the basics of anatomy, physiology, pathology as well as the body structure and functions. A variety of disease processes, treatments, surgical terms and applications will be studied.
Course Prerequisites
Completion of UC01 – Unit Clerk Overview, Communication, and Hospital Administration
Learning Objectives*
Upon completion of this course the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
Brief Course Description
This course allows students to examine the basic information which Unit Clerks need to know about Pharmacology. The focus is on the classification of the most common drugs and the ability to identify them by both generic and trade names. Students will also be introduced to drug administration concepts that use the 24-hour clock.
Course Prerequisites
Completion of UC02 – Medical Terminology
Learning Objectives*
Upon completion of this course the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
Brief Course Description
During this course students are introduced to several concepts which affect a patient’s treatment and recovery including how to interpret and transcribe physician treatment orders, dietary orders, activity and intravenous orders. Additionally, students will be practicing learned concepts in sessions with charting and case examples.
Course Prerequisites
Completion of UC03 – Basic Pharmacology
Learning Objectives*
Upon completion of this course the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
Brief Course Description
Students are introduced to a variety of hematology and chemistry tests in order to understand their purpose. Students get to study concepts such as microbiology, virology, pathology and blood products. The course places specific emphasis on how patients must be prepared for tests, how specimens should be handled, and how the tests and blood products are processed and analyzed. Additionally, students will be practicing learned concepts in sessions with charting and case examples.
Course Prerequisites
Completion of UC04 – Physician Treatment Orders
Learning Objectives*
Upon completion of this course the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
Brief Course Description
This course reviews a wide variety of diagnostic tests done by different departments which may be required for a patient’s treatment. Students will learn to interpret diagnostic orders, how to order and prepare patients for such tests and communicate with the various departments to ensure that the tests take place. Additionally, students will be practicing learned concepts in sessions with charting and case examples.
Course Prerequisites
Completion of UC05 – Laboratory Orders
Learning Objectives*
Upon completion of this course the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
Brief Course Description
In this course, various levels of medical, surgical and maternity orders are discussed. The role of the Unit Clerk is emphasized in pre-operation preparation, and for post-operative follow-ups. Additionally, students will be practicing learned concepts in sessions with charting and case examples.
Course Prerequisites
Completion of UC06 – Diagnostic Orders
Learning Objectives*
Upon completion of this course the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
Brief Course Description
In this course, various levels of medical, surgical and maternity orders are discussed. The role of the Unit Clerk is emphasized and the need for post-operative follow-ups. Students are being prepared to start practicum.
Course Prerequisites
Completion of all previous UC Courses
Learning Objectives*
Upon completion of this course the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
Brief Course Description
Students are required to apply their skills and knowledge obtained through coursework in a practical environment. The student must work on the days and times assigned by the instructor. The working hours could involve day, evening or weekend schedules. A minimum of 60 hours in the workplace is required.
Course Prerequisites
Completion of all previous UC Courses and Practicum Orientation
Learning Objectives*
Upon completion of this course the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
Brief Course Description
After completion of the practicum, students must complete a practicum report using the templates provided and hand their report to their instructor for final grading. After all reports have been submitted and graded, a feedback session will be held with the instructor.
Course Prerequisites
Completion of all previous UC Courses and Practicum
Learning Objectives*
Upon completion of this course the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
Applicants must meet the requirements of our Admissions Policy.
NOTE: Applicants who are unable to access our existing English Language Proficiency testing options due to test centre closures, we have made special temporary arrangements to accept the result of the Duolingo Online Test. Please refer to this memorandum for further information.
Applicants should also provide the following additional documents. These additional mandatory requirements apply prior to commencing practicums and not at the time of admission.
Full Time:
Tuition fees for this program are due and payable 2 weeks prior to the cohort start date. Students with guaranteed funding arrangements will be exempt from this requirement provided that they produce documents before the cohort start date.
Application and tuition fees for this program are as follows:
Live Online Students
Ashton College uses web conferencing tools to help instructors and students connect and collaborate live online. For the online classes, students need to have a fully functional computer system with a webcam, speakers and microphone or headset and headphones, along with a reliable high-speed internet connection. Though the classes can be accessed using smartphones and tablets, we recommend using a laptop or desktop computer for a better learning experience.
This program was reviewed and approved by the Registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training