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HLUC 1025: Role of the HUC
Effective date
May 2024
Department
Health Unit Coordinator
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course introduces students to the administrative role and responsibilities of the health unit coordinator (HUC) and members of the interdisciplinary team in various health care settings. Students learn the terms to work in a clerical, support role and how to complete tasks accurately and safely on electronic or paper health records. Students will learn how to manage patient transitions such as admissions, transfers and discharges and be able to describe the organizational structure of the hospital and its departments. Students will also examine the role of their actions on patient safety and the principles of confidentiality when working in the health care environment.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the essential role of the HUC across health care settings.
- Describe the roles and responsibilities of the multi-disciplinary health care team.
- Define the organizational structure of departments and services in health care.
- Differentiate the processes required for patient transitions in health care systems.
- Apply effective problem solving skills to promote safe patient care.
- Demonstrate computer literacy skills required to practice safely in the HUC role.
- Demonstrate accurate written, verbal and electronic communication on patient health records.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 35
Total Hours: 65
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 35
Total Hours: 65
Instructional Strategies
Guided discussions, demonstrations, group activities, case studies, lecture, simulations.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B-=68%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
30 |
Short answer quiz or test. |
|
Exam |
35 |
Midterm exam or case study. |
|
Exam |
35 |
Final exam or case study. |
Course topics
- Overview of the HUC role and multidisciplinary health care team Responsibilities and tasks of the HUC and multidisciplinary health care team Admission, Transfer, Discharge, and Death terms and abbreviations: Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) and Confidentiality British Columbia health authorities and resources Patient safety guidelines and terms Online modules to complete as required by the health authority Bed management terms and abbreviations
Learning resources
Resources are items which the student is responsible for purchasing as identified by the department/instructor.
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.