Continuing Education
ufv.ca/ceThis certificate program is designed to prepare students to work as nursing unit clerks or to upgrade their skills if presently employed as nursing unit clerks.
The goal of the program is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to perform the duties required of a nursing unit clerk.
Note: English 12 equivalent courses include English 12 First Peoples, English Literature 12, AP English, and IB English A (standard level or higher level).
Note 1: It is assumed that applicants will possess basic computer skills.
Note 2: 40 wpm typing speed is required for employment within Fraser Health.
Applications are accepted on a continuous basis throughout the year. Qualified applicants are considered for the next intake in which there is space. See Continuous application process for more information.
For current program fees, please refer to ufv.ca/nuc.
Financial aid is available from a variety of sources. For more information, contact the Financial Aid and Awards office at either the Abbotsford or Chilliwack campus. A variety of bursary applications are also available from the Financial Aid and Awards offices.
Students will be evaluated for each course in the program on classroom participation, classroom assignments, study projects and practica, as well as by examination. Students must maintain a grade percentage of 80% and an attendance record of 90% per module. You must successfully complete all theory components prior to practicum placement. Successful completion of both theory and practicum must be achieved to obtain the certificate.
This full-time program runs Monday-Friday during the daytime at UFV's Clearbrook Centre in the Fall and Summer semesters.
Module | Hours |
Communication Skills for the Nursing Unit Clerk (HLTH NC01) | 30 |
Medical Terminology (HLTH NC00) | 45 |
Patient Chart Records (HLTH NC02) | 15 |
Admissions/Transfers/Discharges (HLTH NC03) | 27 |
Pharmacology I (HLTH NC04) | 30 |
Pharmacology II (HLTH NC05) | 40 |
Diagnostic Orders (HLTH NC06) | 36 |
Medical Imaging (HLTH NC12) | 36 |
Laboratory Orders (HLTH NC07) | 48 |
Surgical Orders (HLTH NC08) | 36 |
Therapeutic Orders (HLTH NC09) | 33 |
Hospital Practices (HLTH NC11) | 24 |
Practicum (HLTH NC10) | 150 |
Total hours (including practicum) | 550 |
Contact Continuing Education at 604-851-6324, or 604-504-7441 local 6324, or toll-free (within Canada) 1-888-504-7441 local 6324, or continuingeducation@ufv.ca.