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Prepares student for a position as a coordinator of activities at the nursing unit desk. Program objectives to achieve this goal are to give the student the competencies needed in communications, human relations, anatomy, and physiology, medical terminology, health unit tasks, and unit management. The student will participate in realistic training in the classroom and clinical settings in practicing responsibilities of the health unit coordinator. These include transcription of physician's orders, scheduling diagnostic studies and appointments for follow-up care; ordering and maintaining supplies; and maintaining clerical and patient records. Successful graduates are eligible to take the certifications exam by the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators.
Students must obtain a current CPR card for healthcare providers. In order to participate in the clinical aspect of the program, students must receive, during HUC 103 course, a "No Record On File" report from the Washington State Patrol, related to Crimes Against Persons, and students must have current immunizations or laboratory verification of immune status. Immunizations could include, but not limited to, Hepatitis B series, Tetanus/Diphtheria, Tuberculosis Test, Measles/Mumps/Rubella, and Varicella as required by contracts with clinical facilities and CDC recommendations. Each student is required to carry personal health/medical insurance throughout their clinical rotations. Quarterly based insurance for students may be purchased; further information is available through the counseling office. No student will be allowed at clinical sites without proof of insurance. Proof of immunizations should be submitted the first week of class unless arrangements have been made with instructor. Some hospitals may require a drug screen test before the student is permitted to practice in the hospital. Must be a High School graduate or have a GED by completion of program. Students must be at least 17.5 years of age to begin the program.
Is this program approved to train veterans?
Yes
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
N/A
Certification/license test preparation provided
N/A
Employment performance results
Program type
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Completion rate
67%
Employment rate
78%
Typical (median) hourly earnings
$20.15
Typical (median) annual earnings
$33,792.00
Top industries for graduates
Program type
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Healthcare and Social Services
55%
Other Industries
14%
Administrative Support
10%
Retail Trade
7%
Professional, Scientific, Technical Services
7%
Careers for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Average number of students who completed each year
18
Gender
Male
10%
Female
90%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
6%
Black or African American
25%
Hispanic
19%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
36%
Multi-racial
12%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
5%
20 to 29
45%
30 to 39
32%
40 to 49
5%
50 and over
13%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
5%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
51%
Some college experience, but no degree
18%
Certificate or AA
23%
BA or higher
4%
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