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HLUC 1105: Order Processing Foundations
Effective date
September 2021
Department
Health Unit Coordinator
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course builds on concepts from the first term and provides students with foundational skills and knowledge required to transcribe prescriber orders onto forms such as the kardex and the medication administration record (MAR). Students will create and use 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) to facilitate patient/client admissions, transfers and discharges in the healthcare setting.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
HLUC 1050.
Corequisites
HLUC 1115.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the components, classification and duration categories of prescriber's orders.
- Demonstrate procedures to accurately process prescriber’s orders using patient health records.
- Differentiate between the various health records, including electronic and paper based systems.
- Identify the different types of orders, and related terminology, utilized in acute care.
- Apply information literacy skills, such as problem solving and critical thinking, when processing orders.
- Describe when to communicate with health care team members and departments as required to safely process orders.
- Demonstrate procedures required to complete patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 40
Total Hours: 70
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 40
Total Hours: 70
Instructional Strategies
Classroom, simulation, guided discussions, demonstrations, group activities, and skill building exercises using case studies.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B-=68%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
35 |
Short answer quizzes/tests on the kardex and MAR use. |
|
Exam |
35 |
1 midterm case study exam. |
|
Project |
30 |
Create personal resources (as per rubric) and demonstrate information literacy skills. |
Course topics
- Foundations to process on the: Kardex Medication Administration Record (MAR): Pharmacology categories and medications review New, changed , discontinued prescribed orders Hold, stat, reordered medications As needed (PRN), routine/scheduled medication orders Preprinted orders (PPO) Related abbreviations and medical terminology to all topics including admission, transfers and discharges.
Learning resources
Gylys, B. A., & Masters R. (2019). Medical terminology simplified: A program learning approach by body system. F. A. Davis Company. (latest edition)
Resources are items which the student is responsible for purchasing as identified by the department/instructor.
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.