Host a Ucademy practicum student
Alberta clinics and offices: register interest in hosting a Medical Office Assistant & Unit Clerk or Administrative Assistant student for a supervised placement.
We have no students in placement yet. Registering interest is not a commitment.
One person who assigns real tasks, answers questions and signs off hours.
Duties, hours, supervision and your requirements, agreed in writing.
The supervisor completes a brief form at the end.
Learning placements, usually unpaid. You choose when.
Who we are looking for
| Student | Hours | Good fit for | Typical tasks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Office Assistant & Unit Clerk | 100 | Medical and dental clinics, physician offices, hospital units, continuing care and other healthcare offices | Reception and scheduling, patient intake, electronic health records, billing support, medical correspondence, processing orders and charts |
| Administrative Assistant | 86 | Business, professional, non-profit and public-sector offices of any size | Correspondence, scheduling, document and file management, data entry, spreadsheets, bookkeeping support, front-desk duties |
We handle the paperwork
- Prepare students with the coursework for the role before they arrive
- Give you one contact person at Ucademy during the placement
- Check in with you and the student during the placement
- Handle the placement agreement and evaluation
Why employers host students
See a potential hire at work before you recruit, get help with real tasks, and build the pipeline of trained office and healthcare administration staff in your community.
Prefer to talk first? Email info@ucademy.ca.
Takes about a minute. Registering is not a commitment — we will contact you to talk it through.
Frequently asked questions
Does registering commit my organization to anything?
No. Registering interest only means we can contact you to talk about hosting when programs open. Every placement is agreed in writing, case by case.
How long is a placement?
The Medical Office Assistant & Unit Clerk practicum is 100 hours and the Administrative Assistant internship is 86 hours. The schedule is agreed with you before the placement starts.
Do I have to pay the student?
Practicums and internships are learning placements and are usually unpaid. If you choose to pay a student, tell us and we will reflect it in the placement agreement.
Can we set our own requirements, such as a police check?
Yes. Tell us about any requirements, such as a police information check, immunizations or a confidentiality orientation, and they are included in the placement agreement before a student is matched with you.
When will students be available?
Not yet. Placements come at the end of each program, so the first students would be ready some months after programs begin. We will keep registered employers informed.