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Diploma of Hospital Support Specialist
Diploma of Hospital Support Specialist

Diploma of Hospital Support Specialist

  • ID:SC010009
  • Level:2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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Fees (CAD)

* Assessment Fee, Books & Supplies, Student Fees, Native Accent Lic & Headphones

Estimated Total/program:
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60
Accept letter
100
Visa
20
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1

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements:

  • ​Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent*  
  • Passing Stenberg College entrance examination or equivalent* 
  • Passing Verbal Test of English if ESL or equivalent* 
  • Passing Stenberg College entrance informational interview  
  • Minimum typing speed of 20 wpm 
  • Completion of a Criminal Record Consent Form under the Criminal Record Review Act

*Entrance requirements can be met with evidence of alternate assessments such as Challenge Exams, or acceptable standardized English equivalency tests as per the Stenberg College Language Proficiency chart. Evidence of Post-Secondary studies at an equivalent level where English was the first language is acceptable.

English level:

  • Overall IELTS Test score of 6.0 with no component less than 6.0 for Speaking and Listening, 5.5 for Reading and Writing (or other ESL equivalencies as determined by Stenberg).
  • Must be within the last 2 years.

Other requirements:

Prior to Hospital Support Specialist program admission, Program Advisors will outline practice education requirements. Upon enrolment, students will be informed of next steps and timelines. Non-compliance could result in program dismissal. Requirements for practice education placements include:

  • Acceptable Criminal Record Review with Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General of Justice
  • Letter of good health completed by a physician
  • TB screening results
  • Proof of Immunity Status as required by industry
  • Flu vaccination as required by industry
  • Additional site-specific orientation/training may be required

Please note, additional criteria may be required to fulfill industry guidelines. Students will be informed in advance of any requirements that need to be fulfilled for placements.

Course Information

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

As a Hospital Support Specialist, you’ll find opportunities for employment in health authorities, such as hospitals and community agencies, private clinics, family practices, walk-in clinics, sub-acute and non-acute care facilities, allied care facilities, and private surgical centres.

Based on employment statistics gathered by Stenberg College, the entry-level wage range $19.56–$23.27/hour depending on experience and location. Some positions can lead to clerical supervisory roles for which the wage ranges are $23–$28 per hour.

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