Surgical & Specialty Foundations

Course code HLUC 1140

Credit 3.0

Length 70.0 hours

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This course builds on the theory and practice from Semester 1 and provides students with the skills to understand the foundations to process surgical orders, and orders from specialty units. 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 knowledge of the role and responsibility of the health unit coordinator (HUC) within specialized medical settings.

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.

  • Pre-operative orders Clinical Pathways Acute Pain Service Post-operative orders Specialty unit orders Interdisciplinary team members’ role and responsibility Related abbreviations and medical terminology to all topics

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
61364 September 23, 2026
to November 18, 2026
Online
Lecture
Varies See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

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.