School of Continuing Education
School of Continuing Education
Health Care
Get ready to work as a certified nursing unit clerk in a hospital or care facility and take on the administrative and liaison responsibilities that enable a healthcare unit to function smoothly.
The Nursing Unit Clerk program teaches you to communicate effectively with nurses, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team. You learn to prioritize in a fast-paced environment, identify commonly used hospital drugs, process doctors’ orders, and follow up accordingly. Course materials based on current industry standards and a hands-on practicum ensure that, upon graduation, you are fully qualified to launch a career in this dynamic field. Due to the fast-paced and complex nature of healthcare service, NUCs must possess excellent communication skills, keen multitasking abilities, and attention to detail.
Applications for Fall 2026 are now closed. Applications for Winter 2027 will open on May 1, 2026.
Credential: Certificate
Format: Full time
Delivery: Online courses at scheduled meeting times; practicum in person at an assigned work site
Duration: 6.5 months
Days and times: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00 am-2:30 pm
Tuition*: $9,268 (+$55 course fees)
Program eligible for financial aid
Practicum required? Yes
Start dates: January, September
* Tuition subject to change without notice. Textbooks are not included in tuition.
You must meet all entrance requirements to be accepted to the program. View the entrance requirements in the UFV Academic Calendar.
1. Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
A satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening is required for practicum. Complete the Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector using access code CACJXKC5VT.
After making the fee payment, you will receive an online receipt from the Ministry of Justice. Your results are sent directly to Continuing Education.
2. Immunization Record
The Province of British Columbia requires all health care workers, including students completing practicum placements in health care settings, to report their immunity status through the BC Provincial Immunization Registry.
Students should be prepared to provide their immunization and immunity information. Further instructions on how to report this information will be provided once you are registered in the program.
Immunization guidance for health care workers is outlined in the BCCDC Communicable Disease Control Manual.
3. TB Screening
All students are required to complete screening for symptoms of active tuberculosis (TB) as part of their practicum requirements. Students will be required to complete a TB Screening Form.
Additional Practicum Documentation
Further information and instructions regarding immunizations, TB Screening and any other required practicum documentation will be provided once you are registered in the program.
The program consists of 12 courses that include a combination of theory and practice-related exercises before you participate in a four-week hospital practicum.
View the Fall 2026 NUC program schedule
View the Winter 2026 NUC program schedule.
Students complete a four-week practicum at the end of their program that provides a meaningful work-like experience and exposure to a hospital setting. To qualify for practicum, you must successfully complete all courses within the program.
View the practicum webpage for more information.
See the School of Continuing Education's refund and withdrawal schedule.
Learn more about employment outcomes, BC's labour market, and opportunities for healthcare careers in the Fraser Valley and beyond:
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To find your textbooks, use the UFV Bookstore's textbook search tool. Select "CE - Continuing Education" as your area of study.
Computer requirements
You will need a computer or laptop (PC or Mac) with reliable internet access and up-to-date software in order to access your online classes. View UFV's technical requirements for online courses here.
Additional supplies
You will need scrubs and appropriate footwear for your practicum. You will also need basic school supplies such as notebooks and pens.
Phone: 604-851-6324
Toll free: 1-888-504-7441 ext. 6324
Email: continuingeducation@ufv.ca
Or ask online
It was an intensive eight months. It’s very different from high school. It requires a lot of studying, but you end up with more knowledge than you expected. Teachers are passionate about the subject. And you get grounded in medical terminology and what to expect in a hospital setting.