Health care terminology
Learn the language of hospitals and clinics.
Career-focused training
Train for
a career as a
hospital unit clerk
in only 6 months.
Build skills in medical terminology, patient documentation, electronic medical records, scheduling and physician order processing through career-focused training from Canadian Business College.
Study online, hybrid or on campusInstructor-led online learning from anywhere in Ontario, or in person at our Mississauga campus.
OnlineMississauga
Electronic medical recordsManage scheduling, documentation and billing in an EMR.
Clinical & admin skillsTrain to support both clinical and administrative needs.
01 Your training
Learn the skills that
keep hospital units organized.
Unit clerks support communication between physicians, nurses, patients and departments to help ensure organized and efficient patient care.
You’ll also gain foundational knowledge of the Canadian health care system, anatomy and physiology, and infection control.
Health information management
Work with EMR scheduling, documentation and referrals.
Anatomy & physiology
Build a foundation in how the human body works.
Patient preparation
Learn diagnostic testing and patient preparation.
WHAT’S IN THE DIPLOMA
7 courses, one clear goal
The diploma covers health care delivery systems, terminology, anatomy and physiology, health information management, and diagnostic testing and patient preparation.
Introduction to Health Care Delivery SystemsHealth Care TerminologyComputer ApplicationHuman Anatomy & PhysiologyHealth Information ManagementDiagnostic Testing & Patient PreparationCareer Management02 Career possibilities
See where your new
skills can take you.
Get the training, tools and support you need to start a career in a hospital setting, in only 6 months.
Graduates are prepared for administrative and assisting roles in hospitals, long-term care facilities and clinics. Explore six roles.
PRACTICAL TRAINING
REAL OPPORTUNITIES
A BRIGHTER TOMORROW.
Hospital Unit Clerk
Coordinate communication and paperwork on a hospital unit.
WHAT YOU MIGHT DO
Process physician ordersUpdate patient records in the EMRCoordinate between nurses, physicians and departmentsWE’VE GOT YOU COVERED
These courses in the program prepare you for this role:
Health Information Management
Health Care Terminology
Employers set their own hiring requirements.
03 Practical experience
Practical, Job-ready skills.
The Hospital Unit Clerk program goes beyond theory to provide practical, job-ready skills.
Training includes measuring vital signs, preparing examination rooms, assisting during procedures and maintaining infection control standards.
EMR trainingScheduling, documentation, referrals and billing.
Diploma programEarn your diploma in 23 weeks.Career support includedGet help with résumé writing, career tips and job listings.04 Flexible learning
Online doesn’t mean learning alone.
CBC’s remote learning is interactive and instructor-led, and available from anywhere in Ontario.
Prefer a mix? CBC offers online, hybrid and in-person formats. The online classroom provides instructor-led sessions with one-on-one support, and the hybrid option combines virtual and on-campus learning.
Live online classesInteract with instructors and classmates in real time.
Instructor-led learningLearn with instructor support rather than studying on your own.
Anywhere in OntarioComplete the program remotely.
05 Why Canadian Business College
Guidance from the start.
Support along the way.
Canadian Business College pairs career-focused training with support designed to help students prepare for employment and explore funding options.
You’ll get hands-on training from industry professionals, plus career services including résumé writing, professional-development workshops, career tips and access to active job listings.
Career-focused diplomaTraining in hospital administration and patient support.Career servicesRésumé writing, workshops, career tips and job listings.
Financial guidanceFinancial aid advisors help you explore funding options.Mississauga CampusThis program is offered at our Mississauga campus.IN ABOUT
23 WEEKS
OF TRAINING TOWARD YOUR
HOSPITAL UNIT CLERK DIPLOMA
HOSPITAL UNIT CLERK DIPLOMA
Practical trainingSupportive learning
Job-ready skillsCareer servicesYour next step
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