Nursing Unit Clerk Certificate Program
Description
Overview
This program prepares students for the challenging and rewarding career of providing clerical and administrative support for a hospital unit or health care institution. Students develop office management and business communication skills for the health care environment, and acquire a thorough understanding and ability to interpret and relay medical terminology, medical conditions, pharmacology, surgical procedures, and medical tests. Graduate employment opportunities may include entry-level positions in hospitals, doctors’ offices, long-term care facilities, agencies, walk-in agencies/clinics, and other community facilities. This certificate is available entirely through distance education.
Admission Requirements
You may enroll in a Continuing Education course at Canadore College if you are 19 years of age or older or if you have earned an Ontario Secondary School Diploma/Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
Certificate Requirements
- NUC105 Pharmacology for the Medical Office Professional
- NUC110 Medical Conditions for the Medical Office Professional
- NUC115 Working and Communicating in a Medical Setting
- NUC120 Understanding Medical Tests for Medical Office Staff
- NUC125 Understanding Surgical Procedures for Medical Office Staff
- OAD214 Medical 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: Canadore College
- Program type: Certificat approuvé par un collège
- Language: English
- Program Code: 097010, HSCNUC
- Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance