Medical Unit Clerk
Description
The medical and allied health fields represent a significant area of employment for graduates of Seneca College's Medical Program Certificates. The Medical Unit Clerk program is designed to meet the training needs of:
* Individuals seeking an entry level position in a variety of healthcare facilities or those re-entering the workforce,
* Individuals working in a healthcare facility and wishing to upgrade skills and /or position through certification,
* Individuals transitioning into or specializing in the medical field.
Students learn how to effectively use verbal and written communication skills when dealing with the public and/or medical personnel; manage patient information; handle confidentiality and medical ethics; use medical terminology including anatomy, pharmacology and laboratory terms correctly; and provide clerical and computer support to the healthcare team.
* Individuals seeking an entry level position in a variety of healthcare facilities or those re-entering the workforce,
* Individuals working in a healthcare facility and wishing to upgrade skills and /or position through certification,
* Individuals transitioning into or specializing in the medical field.
Students learn how to effectively use verbal and written communication skills when dealing with the public and/or medical personnel; manage patient information; handle confidentiality and medical ethics; use medical terminology including anatomy, pharmacology and laboratory terms correctly; and provide clerical and computer support to the healthcare team.
Certificate Requirements
Module 1
LEG303 Communication I
ACT303 Working and Communicating in Medical Settings
MDR100 Medical Terminology
HNU103 Medical Keyboarding
KIP103 Introduction to Microsoft Office
Module 2
AIP203 Microsoft Office
SST821 Medical Office Procedures
SST822 Medical Health Billing
SST836 Health/Medical Records Theory
SST851 Transcription Styles and Practices
Other Course(s) of Interest
SST839 Dental Terminology
SST840 Veterinary Terminology
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Overview
- Institution: Seneca Polytechnic
- Program type: Certificat
- Language: English
- Program Code:
- Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance