HI 8000

Health Unit Coordinator

Online Certification Training

This dual certification program is one of the quickest growing leadership positions in healthcare administration. Watch our program sneak peek below!

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MedCerts offers financial aid options through these government grant-funded programs – MyCAA, Workforce Funding (including WIOA), and Department of Defense Credentialing Assistance or COOL funding for the Army, Air Force and Coast Guard. Those eligible include Military Spouses; active duty Army, Reserves, and National Guard members; active duty Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air Force National Guard, and US Space Force; active duty Coast Guard and SELRES members (enlisted and officers); or workforce-funded qualifying job seekers. Speak to an Education Consultant to see if you qualify.

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What Does a Health Unit Coordinator Do?

Healthcare Administration is a quickly growing field with a multitude of career path opportunities, providing the option to work in virtually any healthcare environment – including hospitals, urgent care centers, geriatrics, maternity, pediatrics or physician’s offices, as well as other outpatient and inpatient centers. Tasks could be behind the scenes in data processing and filing or at the front lines offering help to patients with billing or other paperwork-related questions.

213,603

Entry Level Jobs in the US

Health Unit Coordinator will see available jobs grow 22.5% over the next ten years.

All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.

What You’ll Learn

HI 8000

Health Unit Coordinator

The role of a Health Unit Coordinator has expanded over the years as new technology has been introduced, legal and ethical standards have been tightened, and various supporting roles within the medical environment have evolved. Our thorough certification training program considers this evolution and includes all the training to ensure your success as a HUC.

In just 18 weeks, you’ll have completed four courses to introduce you to the health care facility environment and the various procedures performed by a certified Health Unit Coordinators.

When working in a healthcare facility, it is imperative that you’re able to speak and understand the language of medicine and have a fundamental understanding of basic human anatomy and physiology. Health Unit Coordinators may also be asked to transcribe doctor’s orders and update patient records. To address these job roles, you will complete a pre-requisite course covering these topics.

A HUC will also be called upon to work within a patient’s electronic health record (EHR) to perform audits, process release requests and to perform the basic collection of patient demographic and insurance information. To address these tasks, you’ll complete an Electronic Health Records course.

Completion of the four courses you’ll be prepared for the Certified Health Unit Coordinator (CHUC) exam, sponsored by the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC), and the Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) exam, through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

Certified graduates from our Health Unit Coordinator training program can explore job options as a Certified Health Unit Coordinator, Unit Secretary, Unit Clerk, Monitor Technician, Ward Clerk, Scheduling Coordinator, Patient Access Coordinator and more!

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  1. Perform HUC tasks and provide accountability to nursing personnel, medical staff and other hospital department patients and visitors
  2. Manage & operate the nursing unit communication systems
  3. Record diagnostic tests values, vital signs, and census data
  4. Scan reports into the patient’s EMR or physically insert into patient’s chart
  5. Transcribe doctor’s orders or monitor patient orders using knowledge of A&P, disease processes, medical terminology and abbreviations
  6. Demonstrate an understanding of the soft skill expectations of an allied healthcare professional

Enrollment Requirements

  1. High School Diploma or GED
  2. Web browser with internet connection
  3. Course registration & payment

MEDCERTS-COVERED MATERIALS*

  1. Expert-led video based training
  2. eBook: Health Unit Coordinating
  3. Competency assessments
  4. National Certification exam fee

STUDENT SERVICES

  1. Dedicated Student Success Advisors
  2. Tailored support based on performance & behavior
  3. Exam preparation process
  4. 1 yr. post-program access to Career Center & Career Coaches

*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and the student is not liable for any costs or fees related to the above materials.

Required Courses
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Course
Duration
Total Program Duration

Eligible Certifications

CHUC

Certified Health Unit Coordinator

CEHRS

Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist

Health Unit Coordinator

Job Opportunities

Health Unit Coordinator

$29,000 – $52,000

Estimated Salary

Entry-Level

Medical Secretary

$26,000 – $32,000

Estimated Salary

Disclaimers

  1. While MedCerts training and related target certifications may be accepted and/or approved by your state of residency, employers reserve the right to dictate prerequisite education, experience, or certification/licensure requirements for their positions. We strongly advise students to research target job posts from area employers and relevant state requirements, barriers, or restrictions prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility upon graduation.

FAQs for MedCerts’ Online Health Unit Coordinator Certification Course

A Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) is a professional responsible for administrative tasks within healthcare settings, such as hospitals and clinics. They manage communication systems, record diagnostic tests, transcribe doctor’s orders, update patient records, and perform other clerical duties to support medical staff and ensure efficient operation of healthcare units.

The career outlook for Health Unit Coordinators is positive, with available jobs expected to grow by 22.5% over the next ten years.

The average starting salary for a Health Unit Coordinator is $36,000. Salaries can vary based on location, experience, and the specific healthcare setting.

To become a Health Unit Coordinator, you can enroll in MedCerts’ Health Unit Coordinator program, which prepares you for the Certified Health Unit Coordinator (CHUC) and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) certification exams.

In the online Health Unit Coordinator certification training course, you will learn to:

Manage nursing unit communication systems

Record and transcribe diagnostic tests and doctor’s orders

Handle patient records

Understand medical terminology and anatomy

Comply with healthcare laws and regulations

The enrollment requirements are easy—all you need is a High School Diploma or GED, access to a web browser with an internet connection, and course registration & payment.

The cost of the online Health Unit Coordinator program is $4,000.

Yes, MedCerts offers payment options as low as $346 per month.

MedCerts provides financial aid options through government grant-funded programs such as:

MyCAA

Army Credentialing Assistance

Coast Guard COOL

Air Force COOL

Workforce Funding (including WIOA)

The online Health Unit Coordinator certification class lasts 18 weeks.

The course is structured around expert-led video training, eBooks, and competency assessments. It includes interactive simulations, game-based learning, and interviews with real-world experts to cater to various learning styles.

Yes, the program prepares students for the Certified Health Unit Coordinator (CHUC) and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) certification exams, including exam prep and support.

The course includes expert-led video training, eBook on Health Unit Coordinating, competency assessments, and the national certification exam fee. Students also receive dedicated support from Student Success Advisors.

This program is NOT available to residents of the following states: GA, LA, ND, NV, PA, RI, WI.

No, there are no clinical requirements for this certification.

*All available job and salary information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, when possible, or compiled from national reported averages and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.

Health Unit Coordinator