Health Unit Coordinator
7 Hours
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Self-Paced
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About the Program
Description
Health Unit Coordinator prepares individuals to excel in the role of coordinating healthcare units, providing the necessary skills and knowledge for effective administration in healthcare settings.
Topics
- Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology
- Electronic Health Records
- Health Unit Coordinating
- Professionalism in Allied Health
Prerequisites
- High School Diploma or GED
Content Material Titles
- Introduction to Human Anatomy & Medical Terminology: A Course Companion (MedCerts) - 1st Edition eText and Workbook By Paul Reuter and Valerie Weiss Integrated Electronic Health Records (McGraw-Hill 5th Edition SMARTBOOK, Copyright 2021) by Shanholtzer Health Unit Coordinating (Elsevier 7th Edition, Copyright 2014) by Elaine Gillingham and Monica Melzer Wadsworth Seibel
Total Cost: $3,904
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Launch of Career
After completion of the course, get CHUC (Certified Health Unit Coordinator), CEHRS (Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist)
Hone Important Skills
Total Upgrade
Such as Medical terminology, Healthcare administrative procedures, Electronic health records (EHR) management, Communication skills, Patient scheduling and appointment coordination, Record management and documentation, Insurance verification and billing, Multitasking and organization, Patient advocacy and support, Medical ethics and confidentiality, Problem-solving in healthcare settings, Knowledge of healthcare protocols and procedures, Emergency response within a healthcare unit, Teamwork and collaboration with healthcare professionals, Time management in a healthcare environment.
Outcomes
- Perform HUC tasks and provide accountability to nursing personnel, medical staff and other hospital department patients and visitors
- Manage & operate the nursing unit communication systems
- Record diagnostic tests values, vital signs, and census data
- Scan reports into the patient’s EMR or physically insert into patient’s chart
- Transcribe doctor’s orders or monitor patient orders using knowledge of A&P, disease processes, medical terminology and abbreviations
- Demonstrate an understanding of the soft skill expectations of an allied healthcare professional
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