PART-TIME | INTERLAKE CAMPUS HEAUP-CT Health Unit Clerk

Overview

• Certificate program
• 240-hour (six-week) clinical practicum
• Available by classroom delivery; some courses available by distance delivery
• Effective March 1, 2023, due to limited demand, the part-time Health Unit Clerk program is currently not offering courses. Please refer to www.rrc.ca/huc for information about the full-time program. For those students currently in the program, please reach out to the Continuing Education Health Sciences Program Facilitator as we will continue to work with you to complete your program. 
• Full-time available through the following campuses:
• Notre Dame Campus, Winnipeg
• Portage Campus, Portage la Prairie

Take this program to acquire the knowledge and skills required to function as part of a health care team.

Learn the roles and responsibilities of a Health Unit Clerk (HUC), including:

•      Maintaining patient and unit records
•      Processing physician orders 
•      Processing diagnostic and laboratory orders 
•      Managing unit supplies

You must complete the program within 32 months from your first course of study to the end of clinical.

You must complete a Personal Health Information Act session prior to registering for the HUC-Clinical Practice.

Note: Clinical practicum placements cannot be guaranteed as spaces are limited and available on a fluctuating basis. There may be a waiting period for practicum registrations and placements.

Immunizations and Testing

• Review the Health Sciences website under the SharePoint site for the RRC Polytech Healthcare Program Immuzations Questionnaire

Admission Requirements

Due to high demand, this program is open to Manitoba residents only. Applications received from non-Manitoba residents for this program will be cancelled and the application fee will not be refunded.

Regular Admission Requirements

1. Successful completion of Grade 12.

and

Meet English Language Proficiency Requirements
English is the language of instruction at the College. Applicants to the College are responsible for a level of English proficiency that is sufficient to participate in all aspects of College study, including lectures, reading, writing and discussion.

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to meet one of the following English language proficiency requirements:

a. Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Listening 8; Speaking 8; Reading 8; Writing 7
b. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Listening 6.5; Speaking 7.0; Reading 6.5; Writing 6.0
c. Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTEST) Listening 4.5; Speaking 4.5; Reading 4.5 Writing 3.5 .

To make an appointment to complete the Canadian Language Benchmark assessment, contact Red River College's Language Training Centre at 204-945-6151.

You will need to be proficient in basic computer skills to participate in this program. You will be required to use the following:

• the Internet to locate reference material
• word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software to complete assignments
• email to communicate with instructors and other students

Applicants must submit evidence of successful completion of a basic computer skills course at the post-secondary level, or complete a challenge exam of Introduction to Computers course available through the School of Continuing, or demonstrate proficiency through a prior learning assessment.

Program Outline

• Computers - Intro - C/D
  

• Safety Skills 1-Day Lab (must be taken prior to attending clinical practice)
• **HUC - Clinical Practice (240 hours)

**You must be available for a six-week period (240 hours) for day, evening and weekend shifts. See CO-OP/Practicum Information for requirements.

Legend:

CO-OP/Practicum Information

The HUC-Clinical Practice provides you with the opportunity to apply, in the practice setting, the knowledge and skills learned in the theory courses. You are eligible for clinical practice after successfully completing all theory courses.

The HUC-Clinical Practice is a minimum of six weeks (full-time) in length. Clinical practice is arranged by the College. Unit assignments and individual shift schedules will be arranged according to the guidelines agreed upon by RRC and the health care facility. For your practicum placement, you must be available for various shifts, days/evenings/weekends. All practicums are arranged by the College and will take place in the Interlake and North Eastman region.

If you have taken the Safety in Health Care Settings course by Distance Delivery, you must take the one day HEAL-1019 Safety Skills Lab prior to attending the clinical practicum.

Registration deadline for the clinical practicum: three weeks prior to the start date of the practicum.

You must submit the following documents a minimum of four weeks prior to the start of the practicum:

1. Immunizations and Testing

• Review the Health Sciences website under the SharePoint site for the RRC Polytech Healthcare Program Immunizations Questionnaire

2. Adult Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector (ACRVS), Adult Abuse Registry (AAR) and Provincial Child Abuse Registry (PCAR) checks conducted no more than six months prior to you attending the clinical practice. You must submit original documents. For more information, see Criminal Record Checks. 

3. A copy of Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider (formerly BLS for Health Care Providers) - Level C (must be current within one year prior to you attending the practicum). The course must comply with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada guidelines.
 
4. Proof of attendance at a PHIA information session

5. Copy of your RRC Photo Identification

6. Copy of completions in the Non-violent Crisis Intervention ® Training Program (program must be current within one year prior to attending practicum)

7. Proof of N95 mask fitting. You are responsible to arrange your mask fitting. You will be responsible for any associated fees.

If you have any questions or concerns about practicum/entrance requirements or document submission, please email Interlake@RRC.CA.

Note: Placements cannot be guaranteed as spaces are limited and available on a fluctuating basis. There may be a waiting period for practicum registrations and placements.

Computer/Laptop Requirements

Online learning is a critical component of course delivery in all Red River College programs. To ensure each student has the tools they need to achieve their academic goals, all Red River College students require, at minimum:

1.  Off-campus access to a current computer with a webcam

2.  A high speed internet connection

• Recommended minimum speed: 10 mbps for download, 3 mbps for upload
• Slower internet connection speeds may result in audio and video issues. Please keep in mind that if others in your home are using the same internet connection at the same time as you are, you may also experience audio and video issues.
• Please refer to https://www.rrc.ca/future-students/computer-requirements/ for further information on Computer Requirements for Students.

Please note that any anticipated costs are not included in Books and Supplies estimates.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program you should be able to:

• Apply the theoretical knowledge base underlying the roles and responsibilities of the Health Unit Clerk
• Recognize, understand and respect individuality, rights and concerns of clients
• Communicate effectively with clients and with health care team members
• Participate as a member of the health care team
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Organize and prioritize your workload
• Perform skills and tasks safely and effectively
• Follow institutional policies
• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and continued professional growth

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which documents and compares an individual's prior learning gained from prior education, work and life experiences and personal study to the learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For more information, please visit www.rrc.ca/rpl.

Graduation Requirements

You must complete this part-time program within 32 months of the start of the first course in the program.

You will not be granted more than 75% of your credit requirements for graduation through transfer of credit.

You must obtain a minimum grade of 70% in each course (exception is HUC-Medical Terminology where a grade of 75% is required) to be successful in this program. 

When you have successfully completed all the required courses in this program, be sure to apply for your certificate. For complete details and forms, see rrc.ca/convocation

Questions about graduation? Please call 204-694-1789 or 1-866-242-7073 for assistance.