Begin Your Career in Healthcare as a Hospital Unit Clerk
Develop the practical skills needed to work as a Hospital Unit Clerk in fast-paced hospital and care-facility settings. Build a strong foundation in medical terminology while learning how to support healthcare teams, manage patient information, use Connect Care, and coordinate administrative processes within patient care environments.
Unit Clerks play a vital role in supporting patients, families, and healthcare professionals, helping healthcare operations run smoothly and efficiently.
The Hospital Unit Clerk Certificate program consists of 4 courses and an integrated practicum, providing students with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to succeed in a healthcare setting.
You have the option to take the full certificate or take individual courses to build the skills you need most.
Courses include:
- Medical Terminology
- Productivity and Workplace Communication
- MS Office Basics: Word, Excel & File Maintenance
- The Role of the Unit Clerk
Additional requirements include:
- Standard First Aid with Level C CPR
- Keyboarding / Skill Building through www.typing.com (demonstrate 30wpm with 90% accuracy)
Course requirements are similar between the Medical Office Assistant and Hospital Unit Clerk programs. The courses are scheduled so you can complete both certificates, if you wish.
Learn more about the Medical Office Assistant Certificate program
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members
- Use medical terminology accurately in healthcare settings
- Perform unit clerk, reception, and administrative duties that support patient care
- Understand hospital operations and the roles of healthcare departments
- Prioritize tasks and manage workloads in fast-paced healthcare settings
- Apply organizational, productivity, and time-management strategies in the workplace
- Demonstrate ethical and professional practices in healthcare environments
- Support the efficient flow of information between patients, families, and healthcare teams
- Use Connect Care and other healthcare systems to support patient documentation and communication
Tuition:
- Hospital Unit Clerk Certificate only: $3355 + GST
- Combined price for both the Medical Office Assistant Certificate & Hospital Unit Clerk Certificate: $4945 + GST
Required Materials:
- Medical Terminology textbook purchased through the MHC Bookstore
To earn a Hospital Unit Clerk Certificate of Proficiency, students must complete required courses with a minimum mark of 'B'.
Students must apply for the certificate upon successful completion of all required courses.