<p>This program leads to a Red Seal certification. Visit our <a href="/go/plan/trades">Trades page</a>.</p>

The Nursing Unit Clerk Certificate prepares you with the knowledge, skills and experience to work in a health care setting as a Nursing Unit Assistant (NUA), Nursing Unit Clerk (NUC), or Health Unit Coordinator/Hospital Unit Clerk (HUC). You will learn to apply basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, diagnostics and pharmacology in an acute-care setting, as well as apply critical thinking skills and transfer knowledge effectively.

Nursing Unit Clerk Certificate

Selkirk College

Config for institutions using the Transcript Delivery Service

Config for institutions using the Admission Service

Config for EPBC institutions using the Program Data Delivery Service

Config for EPBC institutions using the Application File Attachments Service

Config for institutions using the EPBC REST API

(Minimum grade)
1. One of:
    - High school graduation or equivalent
    - Minimum 19 years of age
      Note: If you are under the age of 19 and/or do not have a BC senior secondary school diploma or     
      equivalent, you must be enrolled in a secondary school transitions program, be enrolled in a program 
      under an agreement with the local school district, or have written consent from a parent or guardian and 
      letters of support from people who are familiar with your circumstances, such as a school principal or 
      health care provider.

2. English 12 (60%) or equivalent

Academic Admission Requirement


1. Keyboarding speed of at least 50 words per minute (on a supervised five-minute test)
2. Computer skills including knowledge and skills of internet, email, word processing and file management
3. Criminal Record Check from the Ministry of Justice
4. Record of up-to-date immunizations as per provincial guidelines

Additional Academic Admission Requirement



1. You are encouraged to complete the computer skills self-assessment.

2. Download and complete the forms in the  Nursing Unit Clerk Certificate's Application Package .

Admission Advice

Applications may be submitted up to 12 months before the program start date, in September. Qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Early application is recommended.

International students are advised to apply well in advance to allow for appropriate time for Study Permit processing. 

Nursing Unit Clerk Certificate

Selkirk College

Overview

Work experience

QUICK LINKS

FIND YOUR PATH

Explore paths

Curious where your education can lead you? Have a dream job and unsure how to get there?