Nursing Unit Assistant Certificate

A hospital nursing unit assistant must have superior communication skills, extensive knowledge of administrative policies and procedures, and a firm grasp of medical terminology.

If the challenge of working in a fast-paced medical environment  — hospital or otherwise — is appealing, you should complete the Nursing Unit Assistant certificate program offered by Okanagan College.

Along with general receptionist duties, a nursing unit assistant is expected to communicate effectively in routine and emergency situations, assemble and maintain patient charts, process the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients, understand common drug and medical terminology, and process orders relating to medications, laboratory and diagnostic tests, and surgical or treatment plans. A nursing unit assistant must also perform these duties within an appropriate code of ethics.

Okanagan College’s Nursing Unit Assistant program will train you to become a key member of a hospital health care team, closely working with physicians, nurses, and patients. The curriculum includes 10 courses and one hospital practicum placement.