Unit Clerk Training
The information on this program page is based on the 2012-13 Academic Calendar. This page will be updated on June 1 with 2013-14 Academic Calendar information.
Important: The complete 2013-14 Academic Calendar is now available in print format at the Lethbridge College Bookstore and can be downloaded from our Publications page.
The prescription to success
If you’re organized, pay attention to detail and care about helping others, the Unit Clerk Training program is just what you need to begin a long-lasting career in the medical field. Our 20-week credential will arm you with everything you need to know to mark your entry into this exciting industry. You’ll learn about topics ranging frommedical terminology, anatomy and physiology to transcribing orders and health care billing.
Unit Clerk Training is right for you if you:
- have excellent oral and written communication skills
- are a strong leader with solid decision-making skills
- have a desire to help those in need
- are calm, reassuring and efficient under pressure
- value teamwork.
The world of medicine is calling on you
We’ll help you find out what it takes to make medical facilities run smoothly, giving you knowledge in transcribing and processing doctors’ orders, as well as organizing staff. To top it all off, our three-week practicum will give you the confidence and experience you need to begin a successful future you’ll enjoy.
There is a required practicum component to this program. The College dictates the legal terms and conditions governing the practicum experience. Failure by the student to accept by way of legal contract and abide by these terms and conditions will result in non-completion of the program.
Applicants are advised they will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check before entering the practicum experience component of the program. The existence of a criminal record may affect practicum placement, program completion and employment prospects. The consequences of a prior criminal conviction will be examined and discussed on an individual basis. Cost of a Criminal Record Check is approximately $55.
| Tuition | Fees | Books & Supplies | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $3,270 | $665 | $750* |
| Year 2 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
