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NURSING UNIT CLERK

Looking for a challenging career providing clerical and administrative support for a hospital unit or health care institution? This certificate program provides students with the essential office management and business communication skills required to work in a health care environment. Students gain a thorough understanding of medical terminology, medical conditions, pharmacology, surgical procedures, and medical testing techniques.


To qualify for this certificate, you must complete the program within three years.


Graduates can seek entry-level positions in hospitals, doctors' offices, long-term care facilities, health care agencies, and personal care organizations, such as, the VON and Red Cross.

Click on the Course Number for information on prices and start dates.  Course Descriptions are available on the Courses page.


Course Number Course Name
HLT0008 Medical Terminology
HLT0009 Pharmacology for the Medical Office Professional
HLT0010 Medical Conditions for Medical Office Professionals
HLT0056 Working and Communicating in a Medical Setting
HLT0019 Understanding Medical Tests for Medical Office Staff
HLT0044 Understanding Surgical Procedures for Medical Office Staff