{"product_id":"health-unit-coordinator-plus-medical-terminology","title":"Certified Health Unit Coordinator Certification Training","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eThis Certified Health Unit Coordinator course 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. Upon completion of this course, you will be prepared to sit for the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC) certification exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES170\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Certified 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe medical terminology course introduces key concepts of medical language and human anatomy, emphasizing the interconnectedness of body systems in health and disease. The curriculum covers topics such as the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, and immune systems, along with mental health and special senses, with exams at the midterm and final stages. Students with prior knowledge can optionally test out by achieving a minimum score of 80%, replacing course content if desired. It is important to understand that this course feature only applies to the online Medical Terminology course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunding Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e For Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded students, please consult with your funding source representative before taking advantage of the Medical Terminology test-out feature. Different funding programs may have specific requirements and\/or restrictions. If you attempt the test-out feature(s) in the Medical Terminology course without getting approval, your funding benefits may be jeopardized.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon completion of this course you will be prepared to sit for the NAHUC Certification Exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe introduced to the history of medicine and health unit coordination\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eObtain knowledge in supplies and service management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the importance of confidentiality and patient rights and responsibilities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractice critical thinking, medical terminology, and the transcription of orders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eObtain knowledge in promoting a healthy environment and safety issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn about the patient record and admission, transfers, and discharge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBecome ready to take the NAHUC certification exam\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare for a career as a health unit coordinator at a hospital, medical office, and various other health care facilities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn an assortment of medical terminology that will allow you to better communicate with patients and medical professionals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaster the legal and ethical skills needed to be successful in an office environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eMedical Terminology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003col 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Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMicrosoft Word (not included in enrollment).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Adobe Acrobat Reader .\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoftware must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmail capabilities and access to a personal email account.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructional Material Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology course is accessed via links in the course lessons:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eComprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition\u003c\/em\u003e (eBook)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the Health Unit Coordinator course:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eLaFleur Brooks' Health Unit Coordinating\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no prerequisites to take this course.\u003c\/p\u003e You've got questions.\u003cbr\u003e We're here to help.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnita Mills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnita Mills is a health unit coordinator, instructor, and college advisor. For the past 15 years, she has taught Health Unit Coordination and Medical Terminology. In addition, she served on the Education Board of the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators for four years and is currently the organization's Director of Certification. Mills has a bachelor's degree in Organizational Management and Communication, as well as several certificates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMary Mould\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMary Mould has a bachelor's in veterinary technology and a master's in education. She has taught veterinary technology courses for 22 years and distance education for over 24 years. Completing her education through distance learning has been extremely helpful in understanding her students and the variables that go along with distance learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this course prepare you for a certification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this Certified Health Unit Coordinator course will prepare you to sit for the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC) certification exam. (Exam not included)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I test-out of medical terminology content if I have previous knowledge of medical terminology?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This course includes two, optional, Test-Out Exam features that will allow you to test out of content and graded assessments if your score demonstrates the level of mastery required (80%). 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