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course provides the learner with the pharmaceutical knowledge required to process physicians medication orders.
NUCL 162 – MeDICATIoN oRDeRS This course introduces the learner to physicians medication orders and the Nursing Unit Clerk's (NUC) role in processing medication orders. Information is given about the types and categories of orders, the use of abbreviations and acronyms, the components of a medication order, intravenous (IV) solutions and IV therapy orders. Actual forms and physicians orders from the hospital will be used for practice.
Pre-requisites: NUCL 156
NUCL 164 – lABoRAToRy oRDeRS I This course introduces the learner to the five departments within Laboratory Department (Lab), the role of the Nursing Unit Clerk (NUC) in processing Lab orders and how the NUC interacts with the Lab. Information is given about the various specimens obtained, abbreviations and acronyms used in Lab orders and requisitioning orders for the Hematology and Chemistry departments within the Lab. Actual requisitions and physicians orders from the hospital will be used for practice. Case study discussions are used to help learners problem-solve authentic workplace situations.
NUCL 166 – lABoRAToRy oRDeRS II This course introduces the learner to the
Microbiology, Blood Bank and Pathology departments of the Laboratory (Lab) and the Nursing Unit Clerk's (NUC) role in processing orders for these departments. Information is given about the use of abbreviations and acronyms, specimens obtained, requisitioning orders for these departments and for specimens sent out to British Columbia Cancer Agency (BCCA) and the Provincial Laboratory in British Columbia. Actual requisitions and physicians orders from the hospital will be used for practice. Case study discussions are used to help learners problem-solve authentic workplace situations. NUCL 168 – DIAgNoSTIC oRDeRS
This course introduces the learner to the diagnostic departments of Medical Imaging, Electrodiagnostics and Pulmonary Laboratory within the hospital and the Nursing Unit Clerk's (NUC) role in processing diagnostic orders. Information is given about the abbreviations and acronyms used in diagnostic orders, preparations for Medical Imaging procedures and requisitioning orders for these departments. Actual requisitions and physicians’ orders from the hospital will be used for practice. Case study discussions are used to help learners problem-solve authentic workplaces situations.
NUCL 170 – MeDICAl / SuRgICAl oRDeRS This course assists the learner in reviewing all program information; it is an accumulation of information learned in previous courses. A sampling of actual, typical orders from medical and surgical units is included. The course introduces the learner to admitting, pre-operative (pre-op), discharge and post-operative (post-op) orders, abbreviations and acronyms used for surgical procedures and the Nursing Unit clerk's role in processing physicians orders.
NUCL 180 – PRACTICuM
The Practicum course provides the learner with a consolidated clinical experience where they can apply theory from the Nursing Unit Clerk Program. Students work full shifts with an experienced Nursing Unit Clerk who acts as Preceptor, following the Preceptor's work rotation.
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of all theory courses in the Nursing Unit Clerk program.
Program Contacts
DISTANCE ADMISSIONS Program Contact ext 21425 Direct: 250.365.1425 [email protected] ERNA MCCALLInstructor, Program Contact Direct: 250.368.3041 [email protected] TERESA PETRICk School Chair Phone: 250.365.7292 ext 21442 Direct: 250.365.1442 [email protected]
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TAkE THIS PROGRAM IF YOU'RE – A good communicator – Good with computers – Highly organized
– Interested in accounting software – Management oriented
You’ll get Business Administration program to prepare you for real-world administrative and management positions.
Program Summary
Office administrators and executive assistants are vital assets to all organizations, big and small. Expertise in administrative software and applications, operations processes, effective communication and management theory means you’ll have a competitive edge and expand your career potential. Our program gives you both theoretical knowledge and practical training to set you up for success.
Delivered in a combination of online and in class sessions, you’ll get a balanced understanding of how an office functions on a day-to-day basis, as well as learn higher level managerial processes.
LENGTH OF STUDY: 2-year ACCREDITATION: Diploma CAMPUS: Castlegar
Course of Studies
year 2
The Office Management Diploma combines the Office Administration and the Bookkeeping Specialty Certificates from College of the Rockies, or equivalent and 10 courses from the Business Administration program to provide a strong foundation in the principles of Office Management. Students are to select 10 courses from the following list to fulfill the latter half of the program’s requirements.
*The course of studies outlined below is applicable for students studying full-time starting in September. For more information on the course of studies as a part-time student or when starting in January, please contact the Program Advisor.
SeMeSTeR 3
Course Name Credit
ADMN 252 Financial Management On Campus 3 ADMN 269 Information Systems On Campus 3
ADMN 272 Commercial Law On Campus 3
ADMN 286 Human Resource Management On Campus 3 ADMN 293 Electronic Commerce On Campus 3 COMM 220 Principles of Organizational Behaviour On Campus 3 ECON 106 Principles of Macroeconomics On Campus 3 Total 21
SeMeSTeR 4
Course Name Credit
ADMN 171 Management Principles On Campus 3
ADMN 181 Marketing On Campus 3
ADMN 250 Managerial Accounting On Campus 3
ADMN 295 Business Policy On Campus 3
ADMN 296 International Business On Campus 3 ADMN 297 Developing a Business Plan On Campus 3 COMM 241 Financial Accounting II On Campus 3 Total 21