Health Unit Coordinator

47 weeks Diploma Program

Possibilities are endless

I have always had a passion for healthcare but never followed that path. The Health Unit Coordinator program at Academy of Learning Business & Career College was excellent. It was easy to follow and very informative. I was so fortunate to find out about the program. I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to study. I now work at York Central Hospital.

- M. R. Waweru

Why Choose Health Unit Coordinator Program at AOL?

With an aging population, the tremendous advances in technology, and our demand for the best quality of life, the healthcare industry is facing a growing shortage of well-trained personnel. This program is designed to provide employment-ready, comprehensively trained graduates. They are fully qualified to work in a hands-on administrative/clinical support capacity in any medical field, such as a unit clerk in a hospital nursing unit or outpatient department.

This program provides students with the base knowledge, skills, and work experience to become employable in any medical setting. Skill development is delivered in three areas: comprehensive medical administrative knowledge, which includes medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, hospital and medical office administration, and clinical procedures. Specialty Health Unit Coordinator training prepares the student with additional training in running hospital and outpatient wards; full-range of computer and office skills, including current software applications, keyboarding skills, general office management, accounting, personal and professional development, and customer service; and on-site work-experience through participation in a one month clinical externship at an approved healthcare training facility.

Health Unit Coordinator Career Highlights

Graduates of this program are qualified to work in a wide variety of healthcare settings and occupations. Job titles vary, but graduates are an integral part of many healthcare settings such as:

• Hospital nursing units or outpatient departments
• Hospital admitting/ER department, including switchboard, cash desk, information center, patient registration, morgue
• Ambulatory / outpatient department
• Diagnostic lab/x-ray departments
• Medical finance and administrative departments
• Health records department
• Long term and extended care departments
• Physicians’ offices, clinics, mental healthcare and allied healthcare centers
• Walk-in care centers
• Daycare and ambulatory clinics
• Group homes and community living societies
• Hospitals
• Insurance companies
• Operating room booking/bed booking
• Complementary and alternative medicine clinics such as chiropractic and acupuncture centres
• Physical and occupational therapy clinics
• Medical supply companies
• Wellness and fitness centers

Clinical Placement

The Health Unit Coordinator diploma has a 4 week clinical placement giving you work experience and confidence with patients and other professionals.

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