Certified Health Unit Coordinator (Voucher Included)

This program is designed to prepare you to facilitate the activities of people in a health unit to work together smoothly and harmoniously in a common action, which is the delivery of health care to patients.

In Medical Terminology, you will not only learn and understand the medical terms themselves, but also their application, making you a valuable asset to a health care team.

Upon completion of this program, you will be prepared to sit for the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC) certification exam. The registration fee for this exam is included with this program.

Prepares You For...

Careers

A Health Unit Coordinator will be a prepared to work in a variety of health care settings.

• Hospitals
• Long Term Care
• Medical Office
• Various Health Care Facilities
  

Certification Exams

• NAHUC Certification Exam

What You'll Learn...

In this program you will learn management of information, communication, medical terminology, critical thinking, and cultural diversity. You will also learn to transcribe physician orders.

Upon completion of this program you will:

• Be introduced to the history of medicine and health unit coordination.
• Learn about the health care team and patient care delivery systems.
• Obtain knowledge in supplies and service management.
• Learn the importance of confidentiality and patient rights and responsibilities.
• Obtain knowledge in transcription of orders, medical terminology, and critical thinking.
• Learn about cultural diversity and ethics along with communication skills.
• Obtain knowledge in promoting a healthy environment and safety issues.
• Learn about the patient record and admission, transfers, and discharge.

The Health Unit Coordinator is the central figure in a health unit.  Learning management of information, communication, medical terminology, critical thinking, and cultural diversity will prepare you to work in a variety of health care settings.

The material is presented in a step-by-step manner, and you will learn by completing readings and hands-on exercises and watching video presentations. The course also includes quizzes and exams, so you can test your skills at regular intervals throughout the material. 

In Medical Terminology you will learn not only medical terms themselves, but also their application. You'll start by learning the origins of medical words and how to recognize prefixes and suffixes used in medical terminology. Then you'll learn about the body as a whole and how to differentiate cells, tissues, organs, systems, and cavities. Next, you'll learn to define and describe the function of each system of the human body. This knowledge will help you take the next step in your medical career or education.

Upon completion of this program you will be prepared to sit for the NAHUC Certification Exam.  The registration fee for this exam is included with this program.

This program is entirely online and is completed at your own pace. When you register, you receive six (6) months to complete this program.

1. Section 1 Orientation to Hospitals, medical Centers, and Health Care
   1. Introduction to Health Unit Coordinating
   2. Overview of Healthcare Today
   3. The Nursing Department and Medical Staff
   4. Communication Devices and Their Uses
2. Section 2Personal and Professional Skills
   1. Communication and Interpersonal Skills
   2. Workplace Behavior
   3. Managing Techniques
3. Section 3 The Patient's Electronic Record or Chart
   1. The Patient's Chart or Electronic Medical Record
   2. Processing of Electronic, Preprinted, and Handwritten Doctors' Orders
   3. Patient activity, Patient Positioning, and Nursing Observation Orders
   4. Nursing Intervention or Treatment Orders
   5. Nutritional Care Orders
   6. Medication Orders
   7. LaboratoryOrders
   8. Diagnostic Imaging Orders
   9. Other Diagnostic Studies
   10. Treatment Orders
   11. Miscellaneous Orders
4. Section 4 Health Unit Coordinator Procedures
   1. Admission, Preoperative, and Postoperative Procedures
   2. Discharge, Transfer, and Postmortem Procedures
   3. Reports, Infection Control, Emergencies, and Special Services
5. Section 5 Introduction to Anatomical Structures, Medical Terms, and Illnesses
   1. Medical Terminology, Basic Human Structure, Diseases, and Disorders

This program can be taken from either a Mac or a PC. It is compatible with the Windows XP and later operating systems, Firefox, Chrome (preferred), or IE 7 and later browsers. There are no specific computer requirements other than an Internet connection, e-mail account, and Microsoft Word (for assignment submissions).

Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Acrobat Reader are required for this program.

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ed2go will provide the required textbook for this program:

• LaFleur Brooks' Health Unit Coordinating
• Medical Terminology for Health Professions

Students should be familiar with using a personal computer, mouse, and keyboard. They should be comfortable in an internet environment, and have the ability to launch and close activities and navigate to multiple websites.

1.    Can I register for programs if I am an international student?
Yes, because ed2go programs are online you never have to actually travel to the school.  Most schools offer telephone or online registration.

2.    How long does it take to complete a program?
All of our programs are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace.  When you register, you’ll receive six (6) months to complete the program.  

3.    What if I don't have enough time to complete my program within the time frame provided?
The time allotted to complete your program has been calculated based on the number of hours for each program, so don't worry too much about not completing in time. If, after a concerted effort, you are still unable to complete, your Student Advisor will help you work out a suitable completion date. Please note that a fee may be charged for an extension.

4.    Do I have to buy additional materials?
No

5.    Can I get financial assistance?
ed2go courses are non-credit courses, so they do not qualify for federal aid.  In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses.  Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements.

6.    What happens when I complete the program?
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a certificate of completion.  

7.    Am I guaranteed a job?
ed2go programs will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases.  We don’t provide direct job placement services, but our facilitators and career counselors will help you build your resume and are available to give advice on finding your first job.  Facilitators will also be available to use as a professional reference upon completion of the program.  Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.

8.    Who will be my instructor?
Each student is paired with a facilitator for one-on-one interaction.  The facilitator will be available (via e-mail) to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance.  All of our facilitators are successful working professionals in the fields in which they teach.

9.    What software or hardware do I need in order to take online programs and what are the system requirements?
In order to take our online programs, you must have access to a computer and the Internet.  You can access the program contents from any Web-enabled computer.  You don’t have to use the same computer to log-in to the program every time.  We recommend that you have a word-processing program (Microsoft Word is the best) and the latest version of Internet Explorer.

10.    Can I use a Mac?
Yes

11.    How can I get more information about this program?
If you have questions that are not answered on our website, please feel free to contact us via LIVE chat (click the button above).  If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please feel free to send us a question using the “Contact Us” form to the right.  You may also call us at 1-877-221-5151.  We will answer your questions promptly.  

12.    When can I start the program?
Our programs are all open enrollment.  You can register and start the program as soon as you are ready.

Please note:  Once the program curriculum is accessed online or through submission of a material shipment confirmation, refunds cannot be issued.

13.    Does this program prepare for a certification?
Yes, this program will prepare you to sit for the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC) certification exam.