Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011
51.0703 - Health unit coordinator/ward clerk
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of nurses or ward supervisors, to perform routine administrative and reception duties in a patient care unit within a hospital or other health care facility. These programs include courses in receiving and directing visitors, transcribing medical and nursing orders, preparing requisition forms, scheduling patient appointments and procedures, monitoring patients and personnel, and interpersonal skills.
Illustrative example(s)
- health unit clerk
- health unit coordinator
- hospital unit clerk
- medical unit clerk
- nursing unit clerk
- ward clerk
Exclusion(s)
- medical clerk(51.0710)
- medical secretary(51.0716)
- office clerk(52.0408)
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