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This double certification program is one of the quickest growing leadership positions in healthcare administration.
Today's Health Unit Coordinator wears many hats but is often considered the "go-to" person for nurses, doctors and other hospital staff. Daily duties include setting up charts, performing data entry, maintaining patient records, managing facility communications and monitoring compliance with facility policy and confidential regulations. You could ultimately work within hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and other healthcare facilities.
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MedCerts offers financial aid options through MyCAA, WIOA and Army CA. You must be a Military spouse, active duty Army, Reserves, or National Guard member or WIOA eligible job seeker to receive aid.
MedCerts training programs are some of the most competitively price ways to start a new career.
MedCerts | Community College | Online College | |
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Program & Tuition Cost | $4,000 average | Up to $20,000 | $3,000 average |
Exam Fees, Books & Materials | Included | Up to $750 | Up to $750 |
Job Ready In | 3–6 months | 24–48 months | 3–6 months |
Schedule Flexibility | On-demand 24/7 | Set class schedule | On-demand 24/7 |
Travel Requirements | None: 100% online | On-campus classrooms | None: 100% online |
Student Support | Personal Advisors: text, call, and email access | Professors: scheduled office hours | Support inbox |
Career Coaching | Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers | Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit hour requirements | Exam-specific only |
Content Delivery | 3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning | Professor lectures | Varies: typically videos and presentations |
This table is provided for reference only. Actual pricing may vary or change without notice. Pricing is based on an estimated full-cost tuition with fees for a Medical Assistant program or similar program before financial aid or other assistance. Data sampled from MedCerts, Oakland Community College, and Kaplan University.
“I just completed my course! I am happy and satisfied. The experience, program, materials and incredible success coach who did not let me quit. During this time life happened and I wanted to give up but, she did not let me. She believed in me and because of my success coach, I am glad to say I completed the course. Your success coach is there to help if you are having trouble with material or understanding. I would highly recommend MedCerts, they plan out everything for you so, you know how much time you have for each lesson. I am thinking of coming back for another course.”
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The role of a Health Unit Coordinator has expanded over the years as new technology has been introduced, legal and ethical standards have been tightened, and various supporting roles within the medical environment have evolved. Our thorough certification training program considers this evolution and includes all the training to ensure your success as a HUC.
In just 18 weeks, you’ll have completed four courses to introduce you to the health care facility environment and the various procedures performed by a certified Health Unit Coordinators.
When working in a healthcare facility, it is imperative that you’re able to speak and understand the language of medicine and have a fundamental understanding of basic human anatomy and physiology. Health Unit Coordinators may also be asked to transcribe doctor's orders and update patient records. To address these job roles, you will complete a pre-requisite course covering these topics.
A HUC will also be called upon to work within a patient's electronic health record (EHR) to perform audits, process release requests and to perform the basic collection of patient demographic and insurance information. To address these tasks, you’ll complete an Electronic Health Records course.
Completion of the four courses you’ll be prepared for the Certified Health Unit Coordinator (CHUC) exam, sponsored by the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC), and the Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) exam, through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Certified graduates from our Health Unit Coordinator training program can explore job options as a Certified Health Unit Coordinator, Unit Secretary, Unit Clerk, Monitor Technician, Ward Clerk, Scheduling Coordinator, Patient Access Coordinator and more!
COURSES | DURATION | |
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HI 1014 | 6 | |
HI 1018 | 4 | |
HI 1013 | 6 | |
PS 1011 | 2 | |
Total Program Duration | 18 Week |
“I am beyond to have found a program that not only help further your education, but the program is also flexible to accommodate your schedule. You don’t have to get your prerequisites out of the way and the program dives straight into the field you wish to build a career in.”
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