Diagnostic Foundations

Course code HLUC 1135

Credit 2.5

Length 60.0 hours

Course outline View

This course builds from the concepts in Semester 1 and provides students with the skills to understand the requirements to process Diagnostic orders. Students will develop information literacy skills in class by creating and using their own resources to complete tasks accurately and safely on electronic or paper health records. Students will continue to develop their awareness of the role and responsibility of the health unit coordinator (HUC) in relation to Diagnostic orders.

Prerequisites

HLUC 1050.

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • Foundations to process Diagnostic orders: -Specimens collection -Investigate all Laboratory departments -Introduction to the Diagnostic Departments -Interdisciplinary team members’ role and responsibility Related abbreviations and medical terminology to all topics

Course schedules

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How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.