HUCF 1101* Introduction to Health Unit Coordinating
Course Information
| Course Number | HUCF 1101* |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Introduction to Health Unit Coordinating |
| Description | This course includes the study of health care facility office and communication skills for nonclinical functions. Information about working with nursing and medical staff, other department staff, patients and visitors to contribute to the patients'/clients'/residents' care and well-being is explored. Telephone, written, electronic, and interpersonal communication is discussed, along with an emphasis in clerical support duties such as scheduling, faxing, and using various electronic devices. This course will help prepare students for the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators certification exam. (Prerequisites: None) |
| Total Credits | 1 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 Credit, 16 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
None
Institutional Core Competencies
- Cultural Competence - Students will be able to demonstrate an attitude of personal curiosity, a rising knowledge of cultures, and an evolving range of skills for living and working among others with other worldviews and ways of life.
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Explain the role of the Health Unit Coordinator
- Describe communication skills necessary for non-clinical functions
- Identify how to work effectively with medical staff and other department staff
- Maximize work efficiency through the use of technology
- Identify ways to problem-solve in the work environment
- Identify methods to maintain confidentiality
- Identify the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC)
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
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