Health Unit Coordinator - Health Opportunity Technical Center

Health Unit Coordinator from Health Opportunity Technical Center is a Campus Certificate Health Administration degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Health Unit Coordinator Program Description - HUC This 500 clock hour program prepares the student to enter the work force, as a Health Unit coordinator on a nursing unit or in a skilled nursing facility with mastery of required clerical and receptionist skills. The unit coordinator works closely with health professionals providing communication, and support to ancillary departments in the collection and dissemination of patient information. The skills learned are those of communication, interpersonal skills, typing, and use of the computer, ordering of supplies, and processing of physician orders. The student learns medical terminology to process the ordering of diagnostic test, and treatments, while monitoring results and communicating with staff. The student will also receive training on monitoring of telemetry patients. This program has a business laboratory and clinical component. The prerequisite Health Science Core is included in the program. To begin this program the student must successfully complete the school's entrance exam. HUC Occupational Outcomes This program prepares the student to enter the work force as a Health Unit Coordinator on a nursing unit or in a skilled nursing facility with mastery of required clerical and receptionist skills. The Unit Coordinator works closely with health professionals providing communication, and support to ancillary departments in the collection and dissemination of patient information. The skills learned are those of communication, interpersonal skills, typing, use of the computer, ordering of supplies, and processing of physician's orders. The student learns medical terminology to process the ordering of diagnostic test, and treatments, while monitoring results and communicating with staff. This program has a business laboratory and clinical component. Program Objectives Upon completion of this program the student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the health care delivery system and health occupations. 2. Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of the unit coordinator's legal and ethical responsibility including HIPAA. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of and apply wellness and disease concepts. 5. Recognize and practice safety and security procedures including domestic violence. 6. Recognize and respond to emergency situations including BLS-CPR. 7. Recognize and practice infection control procedures OSHA. 8. Demonstrate computer skills. 9. Demonstrate employability skills. 10. Demonstrate knowledge of blood borne diseases, including AIDS. 11. Apply basic math and science skills. 12. Interpret and apply medical terminology specific to health unit clerks . 13. Organize and maintain efficient practices. 14. Perform clerical duties. 15. Practice safety and security measures. 16. Operate computers. 17. Read, interpret, and transcribe physicians' orders. 18. Monitor EKG and report results. View more details on Health Opportunity Technical Center . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Administration courses.