- 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. You will need to complete the following prior to the start of your Practicum: a criminal record check and up-to-date immunizations; a minimum keyboarding speed of 55 words per minute; and successful completion of a terminology test.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$513.67
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
Winter 2025
Below are two offerings of CLRK 2500 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 91843
Dates
Jan 10 - Mar 28 In Progress and Full
- CRN 91843
- $513.67 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10 - Mar 28 | Fri | 18:00 - 21:00 | Other |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Bonnie Dumont
Course outline
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- 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 required courses must be completed before registering into the practicum. Check your program approval letter. The first and last day are scheduled online classes and students must be available for practicum shifts between those dates. Contact sobm-huc@bcit.ca with any questions about this course or the Healthcare Unit Clerk associate certificate program.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 92688
Dates
Jan 11 - Mar 29 In Progress and Full
- CRN 92688
- $513.67 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11 - Mar 29 | Sat | 09:00 - 12:00 | Other |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Baljit Lashar
Course outline
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- All required courses must be completed before registering into the practicum. Check your program approval letter. The first and last day are scheduled online classes and students must be available for practicum shifts between those dates. Contact sobm-huc@bcit.ca with any questions about this course or the Healthcare Unit Clerk associate certificate program.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Spring/Summer 2025
Below are two offerings of CLRK 2500 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 69893
Dates
Apr 11 - Jun 28 Full
- CRN 69893
- $513.67 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Bonnie Dumont
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Enrollment 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 April. A Practicum Orientation class will be held April 11 at 6:00pm on Teams. Any further contact with the Instructor will discussed and scheduled as needed throughout the term.
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 68839
Dates
Apr 12 - Jun 28 Full
- CRN 68839
- $513.67 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Baljit Lashar
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Enrollment 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 April. A Practicum Orientation class will be held April 12 at 9:00am on Teams. Any further contact with the Instructor will discussed and scheduled as needed throughout the term.
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.