- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This 80-hour practicum takes place in either a hospital department, physician's office, clinic, or related healthcare facility and enables students to apply the skills that they have learnt in the BCIT Unit Clerk Associate Certificate. For many, this experience is their gateway into the healthcare system. Some keys to a successful practicum experience include having excellent communication skills, compassion for patients, maintaining confidentiality, having a keen eye for detail, being fluent in anatomy, terminology, and pharmacology, and being software savvy. The course also includes class time to help students prepare for a successful workplace experience. Students will write a resume and cover letter matched to a unit clerk position and prepare for an interview. For some practicum positions (e.g., in hospitals), students will require the following: Current certification of the two-day St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid for Industry—WorkSafeBC Level 1 Equivalent course, which includes CPR level C and AED content; a criminal record check; up-to-date immunizations; a minimum keyboarding speed of 55 words per minute; and successful completion of a terminology test. Note: Since first aid certifications expire, we recommend that students complete the above First Aid course shortly before the Practicum.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$503.31 - $513.67 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Write a targeted cover letter and resume.
- Demonstrate that they are prepared for a practicum interview.
- Demonstrate effective communication, interpersonal, and team skills in all work duties where communication skills require clear spoken and written English, correct medical terminology, accurate spelling, and correct grammar.
- Show patience and compassion when dealing with patients, while maintaining privacy.
- Demonstrate professionalism in all work duties.
- Demonstrate critical thinking, decision-making, organizational, and prioritization skills.
- Process physicians' orders.
- Record notes and enter information accurately and reconfirm, as is needed.
- Maintain patient files confidentially and accurately.
- Schedule and rearrange appointments accurately.
- Demonstrate accurate billing procedures.
- Identify and explain the structure and functions of each body system.
- Use anatomy terminology to communicate with healthcare professionals.
- Demonstrate patient preparation for various visits and medical procedures.
- List the major drugs and drug classes currently used in medical practice.
- Demonstrate how to use medical equipment.
- Perform the infection control protocol needed for a given situation.
Effective as of Winter 2023
Related Programs
Healthcare Unit Clerk Practicum (CLRK 2500) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Business + Media
- Healthcare Unit Clerk
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below is one offering of CLRK 2500 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 68839
Dates
Mon Jun 03 - Sat Aug 17
- 12 weeks
- CRN 68839
- Domestic fees $503.31
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Instructor
Baljit Lashar
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- All credits are necessary to register in the practicum. Attendance to the first class is mandatory, no late registrations. You will be in a work placement and keep in touch with the instructor as scheduled or when requested. Students must be available for shifts at a host location. Computer, microphone, and webcam required. Contact Paul Sawyer, Program Head with any questions: paul_sawyer@bcit.ca.
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of CLRK 2500 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 50938
Dates
Fri Sep 13 - Fri Nov 29
- 12 weeks
- CRN 50938
- Domestic fees $513.67
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13 - Nov 29 | N/A | N/A | Other |
Instructor
Baljit Lashar
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- All credits are necessary to register in the practicum. Attendance to the first class is mandatory, no late registrations. You will be in a work placement and keep in touch with the instructor as scheduled or when requested. Students must be available for shifts at a host location. Computer, microphone, and webcam required. Contact Paul Sawyer, Program Head with any questions: paul_sawyer@bcit.ca.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.