Become a Health Unit Coordinator in 18 Weeks With MedCerts

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Healthcare roles come in many forms, from direct patient care to behind-the-scenes administrative support. Health unit coordinators are among these critical positions that keep day-to-day operations on track — and this role could be ideal if you’re passionate about details and effective communication. Whether managing medical clinic communications or scheduling patient discharges from a hospital, these professionals put their knowledge to work across diverse healthcare settings.

Training as a Health Unit Coordinator

Health unit coordinators (HUCs) are an integral part of the healthcare team, but how do you become one?

Skills and Qualifications Needed

To excel in this exciting career, you’ll need key skills such as:

Strong organizational abilities
Attention to detail
Excellent communication with physicians, coworkers and patients
Critical thinking in high-stress environments
Familiarity with healthcare systems and medical terms
Strong computer proficiency

What is a Health Unit Coordinator?

The HUC healthcare professional helps manage schedules and daily operations, communicates patient information, transcribes physician orders and maintains patient records. You might also be responsible for other clerical tasks, depending on where you work. Most health unit coordinators work in healthcare settings like:

Hospitals
Rehabilitation centers
Doctor’s offices
Nursing homes
Clinics

How to Become a Health Unit Coordinator With MedCerts

With MedCerts’ Health Unit Coordinator program, you can be ready to take the Certified Health Unit Coordinator (CHUC) or Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) exam and apply to open positions in as little as 18 weeks.

This exciting program trains you to handle diverse administrative tasks in a healthcare setting. Among other critical tasks, you’ll learn how to update patient data in an electronic health record (EHR) system, coordinate inpatient admissions and discharges, understand key healthcare terminology, provide exceptional patient service and ensure smooth communication among medical team members.

The 18-week course focuses on four core modules:

PS 1011 Professionalism in Allied Health: This two-week course focuses on the soft skills needed in the medical field. From conflict resolution and open communication to adhering to medical ethics, professionalism is essential in healthcare settings.
HI 1014 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology: During this six-week course, you’ll be immersed in 3D and AR environments to learn body systems, anatomical features and key medical terminology.
HI 1013 Health Unit Coordinating: Over six weeks, you’ll learn best practices for inpatient care and discharge, infection control, physician orders and medical communication and computer systems.
HI 1018 Electronic Health Records: This four-week module prepares you to work with EHR systems, whether updating medical records or handling billing, insurance or medical information management.

Finding Success With MedCerts Support Services

Behind every MedCerts program is a caring student success team. During your course, you’ll be paired with Student Success Advisors for one-on-one support. These friendly folks help with everything from study tips to overcoming course difficulties.

As graduation approaches, Career Coaches become invaluable. From career guidance to job placement assistance, these Career Center team members help you start the next chapter of your life. You’ll even have access to their expertise for a full year after graduation.

Start Your Career as a Health Unit Coordinator

Are you ready to put your organizational skills to work in a healthcare setting? Train as a health unit coordinator with MedCerts and help shape the future of healthcare administration.

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Written by

Dana Janssen

Chief Product Officer

Dana has over twenty (20) years’ experience in Allied Healthcare and Education, and currently serves as the Chief Product Officer for MedCerts where he is responsible for product vision and strategy, research, and development.

Dana joined MedCerts upon its founding in 2009, and has led the research, development, and production of the entire catalog of programs that have helped MedCerts transform the distance learning landscape. Leveraging state-of-the-art technologies and innovative instructional design practices, Dana and his team have pioneered the development of the MedCerts 12 Elements of eLearning. Each MedCerts program contains a proprietary blend of these engaging, interactive, and entertaining elements that effectively accommodate learners of all types. Dana is deeply in-tune with the needs of today’s healthcare employers and is an expert in careers and certifications related to allied health.

Dana holds a Bachelor of Science in Education (BS) degree from Valparaiso University, and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from Davenport University. Dana is an avid sports fan and in his free time enjoys mountain biking, woodworking, knifemaking, and spending time with his family and pets.

Published on

March 24, 2025

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