Saint Paul College Programs

Health Unit Coordinator

Program Documents

Program Brochure
Health Unit Coordinator Certificate Program Guide Sheet

Program Overview

Health Unit Coordinators work at the nursing station in health care facilities. As the center of communication on the nursing unit, they are responsible for reading doctor's orders for patient treatments, medications and tests, and accurately relaying those orders to the appropriate department. The Health Unit Coordinator is responsible for performing clerical tasks for the nursing stations such as answering the telephone, operating the computer, assisting visitors to the unit, filing, managing station records, and maintaining patient's charts.

Program Requirements:
• Health Unit Coordinator Certificate

What You'll Learn

• Processing physicians' orders
• Scheduling tests and procedures
• Communicating orders to other health care team members
• Receptionist, clerical and communication skills
• Medical terminology

Career Settings

• Private and public hospitals
• Long-term care facilities
• Outpatient facilities and clinics
• Rehabilitation units and centers

Potential Employers

• Regions Hospital
• Allina Hospitals & Clinics
• VA Medical Center
• HealthEast Care System
• Fairview Health Services
• Children's Hospital & Clinics
• Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
• Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC)
• Lakeview Hospital
• North Memorial Medical Center

Additional Benefits

• Learn from experienced instructors who teach in a "hands-on" environment.
• Clinical based course requirements give students the opportunity to learn and experience the day-to-day flow of activities on a Nursing Unit.
• Train with experienced Health Unit Coordinators through an internship.
• Use training as a stepping stone to other health-related careers.
• Work in an occupation with the advantage of working flexible schedules or on different shifts.