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Advance Your

Health Unit Coordinator

Career

INQUIRE TODAY
Ready to begin your career journey or have more questions? Connect with a Professional Development Specialist today!
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18 Weeks

PROGRAM LENGTH

$28,000

AVERAGE STARTING SALARY

NHA, NAHUC

ISSUING AUTHORITY

What Does It Mean To Earn Your Certification As A Health Unit Coordinator?

Through the Health Unit Coordinator Program, you are eligible for the Certified Health Unit Coordinator (CHUC) and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) Certifications. To earn a certificate from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), students must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years of age.

The CUHC and CEHRS certifications ensure that you are ready to excel as a Health Unit Coordinator.

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HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR OUTCOMES

This certification ensures individuals can:

  • Manage communications between doctors, nurses and patients for health units or hospital floors
  • Process admissions, discharges and transfers
  • Manage physician orders
  • Identify and correct potential issues and hazards
  • Excel at customer satisfaction service initiatives
  • Audit patient records for regulatory compliance and completion
  • Process medical record requests for release of information
  • Schedule treatments, process lab tests and document exam information

OVERVIEW OF THE ISSUING AUTHORITY

The National Health career Association (NHA), is one of the largest allied health certificate providers. Since its beginnings in 1989, the NHA has helped produce better professionals and programs for thousands of schools across the country.

Select The Right Training Program For Your Goals

Health Unit Coordinator

Prepare to be an integral support professional for doctors and nurses in various healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes.

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MEET YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST!

April is your Professional Development Specialist.  She is here to help you understand your program of interest, payment options and succeed!  Get in touch with April to learn more about your program, The Center for Professional Development with Pacific Union College and how to achieve your professional goals!

Interested In Another Program?

The Center for Professional Development at Pacific Union College located in Angwin, California, provides the highest quality training in order to best serve students and surrounding communities. Our specialized career training programs provide up-to-date and in-demand skills, preparation and certification, ensuring that everyone who completes our programs is of the highest caliber.

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In addition to our certificate programs, The Center for Professional Development at Pacific Union College offers traditional college degrees with more than 100 academic options. View our degrees. 

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Investing in a college degree is an important decision. Pacific Union College’s traditional degrees offer financial aid options for students. Learn more about our student finance options.