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Health Unit Coordinator Basics

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San Diego Continuing Education

Online - ScheduledType
Jan 4, 2021 - May 20, 2021Course Dates
30 AvailableTotal Seats

Course Details

This course provides instruction on the responsibilities for the coordination of non-clinical activities related to patient care and the department (unit). Topics include overview of the healthcare industry, scheduling diagnostic tests and treatments, assisting with processing of orders, maintaining an organized unit, managing medical charts, supplies, equipment, and workflow in the health care setting. Communication skills and soft skills necessary to interact with patients, visitors, healthcare workers, and other healthcare professionals are integrated throughout the course.

Course Benefits:
  • Live face-to-face classes
  • Collaborative project-based learning
  • 24-hour tutoring
  • Live counseling available
  • 24-hr library services
  • Career Counseling
  • Professional development
  • High quality professionally designed courses
  • No textbook fees
What You'll Learn
1. Describe the role and responsibilities of a HUC.2. Explain the variety of entities that influence cost and financing of healthcare in the UnitedStates.3. Describe the variety of healthcare delivery systems and services they provide.4. Operate equipment used by HUC such as scanners, copiers, fax machines, shredders, andintercom systems used in healthcare facilities.5. Exhibit effective communication skills.6. Apply HIPPA guidelines in all aspects of communication.7. Describe workplace ethic...
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Skills you'll acquire

SpeakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningCoordinationJudgment and Decision Making
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Knowledge Outcomes and Experience

  • Medical & Health Services Managers

Eligibility

Pre-Requisites: Successful completion of Medical Terminology (suggested, but not required) 

Required Skills:

  • 10th grade reading and writing level
  • Proficient in the use of medical terminology
  • Ability to perform basic business math
  • Keyboarding 30 words per minute
  • Basic computer, Microsoft Word, and Internet skills

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