Get the skills to start a rewarding career as a
Hospital Unit Clerk in only 6 months

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Hospital Unit Clerk program prepares students for an essential role within hospital and clinical settings . Unit clerks support communication between physicians, nurses, patients, and departments to help ensure organized and efficient patient care.

This program blends medical knowledge with practical administrative training. Students develop skills in medical terminology, patient documentation, electronic medical records (EMR), scheduling, and physician order processing — all vital in fast-paced health care environments.

Graduates also gain foundational knowledge of the Canadian health care system, anatomy and physiology, infection control, and professional communication, preparing them to confidently support hospital operations with accuracy and professionalism.

Interested in learning more about the Hospital Unit Clerk program? Call 416-925-9929 to speak with one of our Academic Advisors, or fill out the form to get more details!

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE

The Hospital Unit Clerk program goes beyond theory to provide practical, job-ready skills. Students learn to manage electronic scheduling, clinical documentation, referrals, and medical billing within an EMR system. Training also includes measuring vital signs, preparing examination rooms, assisting during procedures, maintaining infection control standards, and producing accurate medical correspondence.

With proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and professional documentation practices, graduates are equipped to support both the clinical and administrative needs of modern health care facilities.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• Introduction to Health Care Delivery Systems
• Health Care Terminology
• Computer Application
• Human Anatomy & Physiology
• Health Information Management
• Diagnostic Testing & Patient Preparation
• Career Management

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates of the Hospital Unit Clerk Diploma program are prepared for administrative and assisting roles within health care settings, supporting the daily operations of hospital units and medical facilities.

Career opportunities may include positions as Hospital Unit Clerks, Ward Clerks, Patient Services, Hospital Assistant, or Health Unit Coordinators in hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and other health care environments. Graduates play an important role in coordinating patient information, supporting clinical teams, and ensuring efficient communication within health care units.

PROGRAM AVAILABILITY

Mississauga Campus

STUDENT & CAREER SERVICES

Canadian Business College’s Student and Career Services team helps convert the knowledge, skills and training that you acquire over the course of your studies into meaningful jobs and careers once you graduate. Our top priority is to facilitate relationships between you and the businesses, organizations and industries where you will work and further develop your skills.

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Registered as a career college under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005 and approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005