FAQs for MedCerts’ Online Health Unit Coordinator Certification Course
A Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) is a professional responsible for administrative tasks within healthcare settings, such as hospitals and clinics. They manage communication systems, record diagnostic tests, transcribe doctor’s orders, update patient records, and perform other clerical duties to support medical staff and ensure efficient operation of healthcare units.
The career outlook for Health Unit Coordinators is positive, with available jobs expected to grow by 22.5% over the next ten years.
The average starting salary for a Health Unit Coordinator is $36,000. Salaries can vary based on location, experience, and the specific healthcare setting.
To become a Health Unit Coordinator, you should complete a specialized training program like the one offered by MedCerts, which prepares you for the Certified Health Unit Coordinator (CHUC) and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) certification exams.
In the online Health Unit Coordinator certification training course, you will learn to:
Manage nursing unit communication systems
Record and transcribe diagnostic tests and doctor’s orders
Handle patient records
Understand medical terminology and anatomy
Comply with healthcare laws and regulations
To enroll in the MedCerts Health Unit Coordinator program, you will need a high school diploma or GED, access to a web browser with an internet connection and course registration & payment.
The cost of the online Health Unit Coordinator program is $4,000. The cost includes all of your materials and certification exam fees for the CHUC and CEHRS examinations.
MedCerts offers various payment plans for the Health Unit Coordinator program in order to make education accessible for all. These include options for monthly payment plans as low as $346 and several government grant funding options.
While MedCerts does not offer financial aid, students may be eligible for options through government grant-funded programs like:
The online Health Unit Coordinator certification class is 18 weeks if committing 15-20 hrs of coursework per week.
The program is structured around expert-led video training, eBooks, and competency assessments. It includes interactive simulations, game-based learning and interviews with real-world experts. The program is designed to cater to various learning styles, ensuring an engaging and effective educational experience.
Yes, the program prepares students for the Certified Health Unit Coordinator (CHUC) and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) certification exams. Additionally, MedCerts students are provided access to a Student Success Advisor team, Subject Matter Experts and Career Coaches to assist with exam prep.
The program includes expert-led video training, eBooks, competency assessments and the national certification exam fees. Students also receive dedicated support from Student Success Advisors and Career Coaches.
Some MedCerts programs are restricted in certain states or regions. Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region or residence of employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment.
We’re not institutionally accredited as a training provider, but the certifications you’ll earn in this program are accredited through the exam-issuing authorities, the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators, Inc. and the National Healthcareer Association. So while our school itself doesn’t hold accreditation, you’ll earn an accredited certification upon passing your national exam.
No, there are no clinical requirements for the Health Unit Coordinator-related certifications.
