Guildford College admission requirements for the Health Unit Clerk / Nursing Unit Clerk program:

• High school diploma or 19 years of age or older.
• Students must have access to a personal computer or tablet.
• Fitness to complete all components of the program - Medical Certificate (Immunization Form) is required indicating that the student is fit to undertake the program, has up-to-date immunization, and is free of communicable diseases.
• CPR and First Aid Certificates –Students must complete Standard First Aid and Basic Rescuer CPR prior to practicum placement.
• Police Check (Clearance) of Criminal Record – Must be produced within 30 days of starting the program. The Police Check must include a Vulnerable Sector Check. Individuals who have a criminal record are not able to participate in the practicum placement and therefore are unable to graduate from the program.
• English Language Proficiency Requirement: No formal English language proficiency is required from:
  • Students that are natives from an English-speaking country OR
  • Students who have completed their secondary level of education from an institution where the method of instruction was English OR
  • Students who have completed at least 2 years of post-secondary education in a recognized institution where the method of instruction was English OR
  • Have completed a language assessment by the institution. OR
  • Completed BC English 12 with a minimum of C+ grade.
  • Students not meeting any of the above-mentioned English proficiency requirements will be required to meet any of the English Language tests requirements below:
    • IELTS: Minimum score of 5.5 in each category
    • CLB: Level 5 in each category
    • CELPIP: Level 6
    • DUOLINGO English Test Score: 100
• Foreign applicant: All foreign credentials must be translated into English (or French if applying to a college where the instruction is in French) and equivalent to grade 12 level in Canada.