Algonquin College

Nursing Unit Clerk

Ottawa, CanadaTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

Why students choose Algonquin College

  • Over 200 programs including degrees, diplomas, and certificates
  • Post-Graduation Work Permit eligible programs available
  • Support services for international students from pre-arrival to graduation
  • Online programs available for remote study
  • Co-op opportunities in many programs for paid work experience

About Nursing Unit Clerk

At Algonquin College, tuition is Fees for part-time programs are charged on a course-by-course basis and are published on each individual course page..

This programme prepares students for administrative roles in hospital units and healthcare institutions. Students learn office management and business communication skills specific to healthcare settings. The curriculum includes medical terminology, pharmacology, surgical procedures, and medical testing techniques. Study is delivered online with flexible course access.

Part-time delivery; courses taken on a per-course basis; no co-op or practicum stated; must be completed within two years.

Graduates may work in hospitals, physicians' offices, medical clinics, long-term care facilities, and healthcare agencies.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, OR mature student status (19 years or older without OSSD); academic achievement testing may be required for mature students.

Online, part-time, duration not specified beyond completion within two years.

About Algonquin College

Algonquin College in Ottawa, Canada, is a publicly funded English-language college founded in 1967 that serves about 21,000 students, including roughly 3,000 international learners. The college provides more than 300 programs across business, media and design, health and community studies, hospitality and tourism, technology and trades, and more. With multiple campuses in the Ottawa region, Algonquin combines applied learning with a broad program portfolio to meet diverse career goals.

Algonquin is known for experiential learning, offering co-ops, internships and industry partnerships that place classroom knowledge into real-world contexts. Industry-aligned curriculum, simulation labs and applied research projects give students practical experience valued by employers. The college also emphasizes innovation and sustainability, integrating green practices across facilities and programming to reflect current industry standards.

International students benefit from targeted supports, orientation services and career resources designed to ease transition and enhance employability in Canada and beyond. Ottawa’s bilingual, multicultural environment and proximity to government and tech employers provide additional opportunities for networking and work experience. Prospective students seeking hands-on training, clear career pathways and a supportive campus in Canada’s capital will find Algonquin offers practical programs and strong industry connections.

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