Health Unit Coordinator
Learn to process prescribers' orders and coordinate patient activities in hospitals as well as long-term and specialized care facilities.
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Health Unit Coordinator
What you will learn
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Apply the knowledge and skills to act safely, ethically and responsibly as a health care team member.
- Model professional behaviours in health care settings.
- Demonstrate professional communication skills within the healthcare environment.
- Integrate knowledge of cultural sensitivity and diversity into practice in a variety of settings.
- Practice digital and information literacy skills to support safe client care.
- Apply critical thinking when coordinating within the role and responsibilities of the Health Unit Coordinator.
- Demonstrate initiative and responsibility to coordinate patient and unit activities.
- Collaborate with health care professionals to coordinate patient and unit activities.
What to expect
Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion
32 weeks of full time study. Students are required to complete all the requirements for the Health Unit Coordinator Certificate within two (2) years from their program start date.
Primary instructional activities include demonstrations, simulations, case studies, group work, labs, and practicum. Interactive learning activities with an emphasis on building digital literacy skills, cultural awareness and social responsibility will be applied throughout the program. Students will learn in a variety of learning environments which include the classroom, lab, practicum and online setting.
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Admission requirements
Program-specific
- Grade 12 Graduation or equivalent.
- English Studies 12 with a minimum ‘B’ grade, or equivalent
- Typing speed of 25 gross words per minute with 98% accuracy on a proctored 5-minute test
Attending an information session is strongly recommended.
Upon Acceptance
Criminal Record Check (CRC)
- Students in this program are required to complete a CRC. The CRC must be completed according to ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s Criminal Record Check instructions. Students whose CRC results indicate they pose a risk to vulnerable populations will not be able to complete the requirements of the program (e.g. practicums) or graduate.
TB Screening
- Students must submit a negative tuberculosis (TB) skin test or chest X-ray dated a maximum of six months prior to the program start date. An additional TB test is required after each potential exposure to TB and/or travel to areas with a known prevalence of TB.
Immunization Record
- A School of Health Sciences Student Immunization Record must be completed. Students may be declined placement in a clinical or practicum site if a completed immunization record is not provided.
N95 Respiratory Mask
- N95 mask fitting should be done just prior to beginning your program and is valid for one year. A copy of the certificate must be presented during the first week of classes. Please review Respiratory Mask Fit Testing Information.
General
- This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ International.
- Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encouraged to connect with ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½’s Indigenous Education and Community Engagement team to learn more about ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½’s Indigenous Enrolment policy, application preparation/completion, program advising, and a range of other individualized services.
- Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and other documents as required by their course or program. Seats are offered to eligible applicants with completed applications, in order of application completion date (except for programs with competitive admissions). A complete application includes an application form, evidence of educational pre-requisites (e.g. transcripts), any required supporting documents (e.g. language proficiency, audition video), and the required deposit or fee payment. If you do not meet the requirements for the term applied, your application may be cancelled.
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Program Considerations
- Ability to work accurately and manage time effectively in a sensitive environment.
- Ability to take initiative and handle responsibility.
- A caring nature and an interest in the well-being of others.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Dependable, ethical and respectful.
- Ability to work calmly and effectively under stress.
- Good vision and finger/hand dexterity to operate office equipment.
- Comfort and familiarity with basic functions of a computer, email and internet.
- Ability to utilize a variety of computer software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite.
- 40 WPM touch typing keyboarding speed is required for successful completion of the program and gain employment.
- Flexibility to accommodate practicum schedules.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of a health unit coordinator position.
Courses *
Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. except for the practicum courses. Students are advised of their practicum schedule approximately two weeks before the practicum courses begin.
Prior learning assessment and recognition
Students may request formal recognition of prior learning attained through informal education, work, or other life experience,Ìýincluding Indigenous ways of knowing. Credits may be granted to students who are able to sufficiently demonstrate the learning outcomes of specific courses.Ìý
PLAR is available for the following course:
- HLUC 1015 Speed and Accuracy
Methods for assessing prior learning are listed on the course outline.ÌýPlease contact the Department for details.ÌýSeeÌýPrior Learning Assessment and Recognition policyÌýfor more information.Ìý
| Term One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| HLUCÌý1005 | Information Technologies for Health Sciences | 3 |
| HLUCÌý1015 | Keyboarding: Speed and Accuracy | 2 |
| HLUCÌý1025 | Role of the HUC | 3 |
| HLUCÌý1035 | Communication in Healthcare | 3 |
| HLUCÌý1040 | Medical Foundations | 3 |
| HLUCÌý1045 | Pharmacology | 2.5 |
| HLUCÌý1050 | HUC Practicum 1 | 3 |
| CSIHÌý1010 | Introduction to Cultural Safety and Indigenous Holistic Health Equity | 0 |
| Ìý | Credits | 19.5 |
| Term Two | ||
| HLUCÌý1105 | Order Processing Foundations | 3 |
| HLUCÌý1115 | Lab Foundations 1 | 2.5 |
| HLUCÌý1125 | Lab Foundations 2 | 2.5 |
| HLUCÌý1135 | Diagnostic Foundations | 2.5 |
| HLUCÌý1140 | Surgical & Specialty Foundations | 3 |
| HLUCÌý1145 | HUC Practicum Orientation | 2 |
| HLUCÌý1150 | HUC Practicum 2 | 5 |
| Ìý | Credits | 20.5 |
| Ìý | Total Credits | 40 |
*This guide is intended as a general guideline only. The college reserves the right to make changes as appropriate.
* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s Board of Governors.
Fees and other costs *
| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | 36 | |
| Tuition Tuition | 4188 | |
| Student union | 145 | |
| College initiative | 121 | |
| Materials | 0 | not including textbooks |
| Campus resource | 168 | |
| Laundry | 0 | |
| Tools (deposit) | 0 | |
| Coverall (deposit) | 0 | |
| Uniform (deposit) | 0 | |
| 285 | ||
| Temporary Medical Insurance | 0 | |
| U-PASS | 376 | |
| Graduation | 45 | |
| Program-specific extra fees | 0 | |
| Total |
* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a non-refundable deposit ($300 or $500, depending on program).
Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ International.
Any refunds are issued according to ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s refund policy.
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Do you have questions?
For more information about this program and your future career, read the Health Unit Coordinator Frequently Asked Questions.
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