| Province | British Columbia |
|---|---|
| Colleges | Stenberg College |
| Program Categories | Healthcare |
| Program Duration | 48 weeks |
| Program Intakes | March, June & November |
| Class Type | Virtual |
| Funding | StudentAid BC, Scholarship, Line Of Credit |
About the Program
The Hospital Support Specialist and Nursing Unit Clerk program is 48 weeks long and includes a 6-week practicum in hospitals.
Graduates of the Hospital Support Specialist and Nursing Unit Clerk program can hold a variety of job titles such as:
Hospital Registration Clerks
Hospital Switchboard Operations Clerks
Diagnostic Imaging Clerks
Health Records Clerks
Nursing Unit Coordinators
Health Unit Coordinators
Unit Clerks
Our graduates demonstrate the knowledge base, skills and attitudes consistent with industry expectations for entry-level employment. Graduates are employed within health authorities and several non-hospital settings such as clinics, private surgical and diagnostic facilities. They are also able to seek a professional designation in the United States as a Certified Health Unit Coordinator.
Admission Requirements
Pre-requisites
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent*
Passing Stenberg College entrance examination or equivalent
Passing Verbal Test of English if ELL or equivalent*
Passing Stenberg College entrance informational interview
Minimum typing speed of 25 wpm
Completion of a Criminal Record Consent Form under the? Criminal Record Review Act
* Entrance requirements can be met with evidence of alternate assessments such as challenge exams or acceptable standardized English equivalency tests as per the Stenberg College language proficiency chart. Evidence of post-secondary studies at an equivalent level where English was the first language is acceptable.
