- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 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. You will need the following prior to the start of your Practicum: the passing of a Criminal Record Check involving work with children and/or vulnerable adults, and up-to-date immunizations; a minimum keyboarding speed of 55 words per minute; and successful completion of a terminology test.
Prerequisite(s)
- 65% in CLRK 1000 and 65% in CLRK 2000 and 65% in OFFC 1001 and 65% in OFFC 2001 and 65% in CLRK 1005 and 65% in CLRK 1010 and 65% in OFFC 1055 and 65% in OFFC 1007 and 65% in CLRK 1015
- Passing of Criminal Record Check (CRC) involving work with children and/or vulnerable adults. Instructions can be found here: https://www.bcit.ca/files/admission/pdf/crc_process.pdf. Note that it may take up to seven weeks from the time of CRC application for the department to receive the results. CRC's are valid up to one year from when they are issued and a student begins their Practicum.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$523.98
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.
School of Business + Media
- Healthcare Unit Clerk
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below are two offerings of CLRK 2500 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 51950
Dates
Sep 12 - Nov 28 Loading
- CRN 51950
- $523.98 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Nov 28 | Fri | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
| Sep 12 - Nov 28 | N/A | N/A | OTH |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Bonnie Dumont
Course outline
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Registration is restricted to students accepted into the Healthcare Unit Clerk program. Students who register for this course will be audited to ensure that they are on track to have all pre-requisite courses complete prior to starting in September. A valid Criminal Record Check must also be on file with BCIT at the time of registration. A Practicum Orientation class will be held September 12 at 6:00pm on Teams. Any further contact with the Instructor will discussed and scheduled as needed throughout the term.
Status
CRN 50938
Dates
Sep 13 - Nov 29 Loading
- CRN 50938
- $523.98 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Baljit Lashar
Course outline
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Registration is restricted to students accepted into the Healthcare Unit Clerk program. Students who register for this course will be audited to ensure that they are on track to have all pre-requisite courses complete prior to starting in September. A valid Criminal Record Check must also be on file with BCIT at the time of registration. A Practicum Orientation class will be held September 13 at 8:00am on Teams. Any further contact with the Instructor will discussed and scheduled as needed throughout the term.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.