FULL-TIME | PORTAGE CAMPUS HEAUF-CT Health Unit Clerk

Overview

• Four-month certificate program
• Delivered at five campuses:
• Notre Dame Campus, Winnipeg
• Interlake Campus, Selkirk (entry dates vary)
• Portage Campus, Portage (entry dates vary)
• Steinbach Campus, Steinbach (entry dates vary)
• Winkler Campus, Winkler (entry dates vary)
• Clinical practicum (240 hours)
• 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.

Description

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

Immunizations and Testing

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

Admission Requirements

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• Have you successfully completed the equivalent of three years of full-time secondary (high school) education in Canada, the United States, or an ELR exempt country where English was the language of instruction. To view a list of ELR exempt countries click here.
• If yes, you appear to meet English language requirements. 
  or
• If no, you are required to submit proof of meeting an English language requirements option. If you choose to complete an English language assessment, review this program's approved assessments and required levels.
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• If you completed all of your education in Canada, the United States, or an ELR exempt country in English but did not complete three years of high school, submit your transcripts for review.
• Approved English language assessments and required levels for this program are:
• Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) Certificate - exit Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels from an English as a second language (ESL) program: Listening 8, Speaking 8, Reading 8, Writing 7 
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• International English Language Testing System (IELTS - Academic): Listening 6.5, Speaking 7.0, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.0
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• Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTEST): Listening 4.5,  Speaking 4.5,  Reading 4.5,  Writing 3.5
  
• If completing an assessment, we strongly advise you complete it before submitting your application to ensure you meet language requirements and can submit your results within 30 days of applying.
• Assessment results must be dated within two years of your application date.
• After confirming you’ve met English language requirements through your assessment results, the College will send you an email requesting submission of your transcripts.

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Practicum Prerequisites

1.  Immunization and Testing
• Review the Healthcare Program Immunizations Information
  
  
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 further information, see: Police Information Check
3. Proof of attendance at a Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) information session
4. A copy of your RRC photo identification
5. 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.
6. Proof of completion in the Non-violent Crisis Intervention ® Training Program (program must be current within one year prior to attending the practicum)
7. Proof of N95 mask fitting. Fittings will be arranged by the College. You will be responsible for any associated fees

Program Outline

Courses

• HUC Medical Terminology
• Introduction to Computers
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Health Care Delivery
• Safety in Health Care Settings
• HUC - Order Transcription
• HUC - Diagnostic & Therapeutic Orders
• Admission-Transfer-Discharge
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention ®Training Program
• HUC - Clinical Practicum (See CO-OP/Practicum Information for requirements).

CO-OP/Practicum Information

1. Immunization and Testing

• Review the Health Sciences website under the SharePoint site for the RRC Polytech Healthcare Program Immuzations 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. Proof of attendance at a Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) information session

4. A copy of your RRC Polytech photo identification

5. 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.

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

7. Proof of N95 mask fitting. Fittings will be arranged by the College. You will be responsible for any associated fees

Computer/Laptop Requirements

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

• Apply theory based knowledge to the role of the Health Unit Clerk.
• Recognize, understand and respect the 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 life-long learning and continued professional growth.
  

Recent Changes

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