Health Unit Clerk

Course Outline

(20 week program)

Start your career in the exciting and rapidly growing health sector with this 5 month program. Graduates may find positions as Health Unit Clerks, Record Maintenance Clerks, working in hospitals, medical offices or long term care facilities.

Anatomy, Physiology & Medical Terminology
This is an introduction to medical terminology, anatomy and physiology of the human body. You will learn the basic fundamentals of medical terminology including word components, definitions, spelling and pronunciation, and abbreviations using the system approach as well as basic anatomy and physiology.

Orientation to Hospitals, Medical Centres & Health Care
This section introduces the student to the Health Care Delivery System – departments and services, members of the health care team, facility communication systems, and client care management.

Keyboarding
Introduces students go the proper use of a keyboard and develops students' keyboarding speed and accuracy.

Excel Level 1
This course introduces students to Microsoft Excel, where they will learn the basics of spreadsheet software.

The Patient’s Chart and Transcription of Doctor’s Orders
This course provides the knowledge needed to transcribe doctors’ orders, nursing treatment orders, dietary orders, medication orders, and laboratory orders and recording telephoned laboratory results, diagnostic imaging orders,
and miscellaneous orders. It also focuses on the patient’s chart, particularly the assembly of, forms, and maintenance.

Health Unit Clerk Procedures
This course provides the knowledge and skills needed to accurately manage the admission, transfer, and discharge procedures for patients. Also included are postmortem procedures, recording vital signs, ordering supplies, daily
diagnostic test, filing, infection control,emergencies, and any special services required.

Personal and Professional Skills
In this section, you will examine the process of communication. Interpersonal behavior and communication skills will also be discussed.

CPR
Level “C”, CPR and basic first aid.

Non-violent Crises Intervention
This is a safe, non-harmful behavior management program to help persons care for assaultive, disruptive, or out-of-control person during a violent moment.

Job Search and Resume Writing
This course helps students prepare a professional and thorough resume and cover letter. It also covers techniques for uncovering the hidden job market and interview skills.

PHIA (Personal Health Information Act)

Industry Practicum
Clinical practicum allows the student to apply their theoretical knowledge and skills in a practice environment.