Program Information
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Location: Online Campus
- Pathway: Healthcare
- Program Code: 30-510-2
- Offering: Online
- Degree Type: Technical Diploma
- Start Dates: August/January/June
About the Health Unit Coordinator Diploma
Description
Enter the healthcare field in a non-direct patient care role. This program prepares you for responsibilities such as order transcription, clerical support functions and customer service interactions. Technical courses are offered via online instructional format only.
Health unit coordinator has been named the No. 1 in-demand profession for past three years (2019, 2020, 2021), according to the Wisconsin Technical College System.
You can earn the Healthcare Customer Service certificate on your way to completing this diploma. Your credits can be applied to completing the Healthcare Services Management associate degree.
Additional program details: Personal attributes that will contribute to success in this profession include: effective, professional communication and interpersonal skills; maintaining patient confidentiality; conscientious work habits as related to punctuality and attendance; empathy; and the ability to multitask as well as work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
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Related Programs
Healthcare Services Management
Demonstrate leadership skills, manage support staff, and ensure efficient healthcare organizational workflows according to prescribed quality standards with the abilities attained through this program. All courses are offered via online format.
Healthcare Customer Service
This certificate includes instruction in medical terminology, healthcare computing and the customer service skills related to working in a healthcare setting. Students earning this certificate will be prepared for entry-level customer service positions in the healthcare industry.
Detailed Program Information
2024-25 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-195 |
Written Communication ‡ (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
| HEALTH-101 | Medical Terminology * ^ | 3 |
| HEALTH-104 | Contemporary Healthcare Practices * ^ | 2 |
| HEALTH-107 | Digital Literacy for Healthcare * ^ | 2 |
| HSM-130 | Health Services Coordination 1 ‡ | 3 |
| HSM-131 | Health Services Coordination 2 ‡ | 3 |
| HSM-132 | Health Services Applications ‡ | 3 |
|
TOTAL CREDITS |
19 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
* Must be taken prior to entering the program.
^ Counts toward earning the Healthcare Customer Service certificate.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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Important Dates
Fall start: Petition for program in March
Spring start: Petition for program in October
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines
Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Events Calendar
Program Outcomes
- Manage multiple sources of client information
- Function as an integrated member of the healthcare team
- Coordinate operational processes
- Communicate professionally utilizing multiple modalities
- Process healthcare orders
Career Outlook
Health unit coordinators are valued professionals of the healthcare team and the demand for this profession continues to grow. Graduates may be employed in hospitals, long-term care facilities or clinics. For additional career information, visit www.nahuc.org.
Possible Careers
Health Unit Coordinator
Nursing Unit Administrative Assistant
Healthcare-Related Clerical/Administrative Support Professions
Admission Requirements
This program admits students through a petition selection process.
Learn more about the petition process
The following are required for admission:
- C or higher in the following courses: HEALTH-101, HEALTH-104, HEALTH-107
- Fall start: Petition for program in March
- Spring start: Petition for program in October
Scholarships
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