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AHE 123 - Health Unit Coordinator Procedures II


5.0 Credits
Second of a two-course series on responsibilities of a health unit coordinator, including file management, requisitions/forms, transcribing orders, incident reports/emergencies, and review of procedures. Application of skills and procedures in the laboratory setting. Prerequisite: AHE 122 .

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Contact the appropriate department to restock supplies on the nursing unit. [REASON]
  2. Explain the chain of infection and demonstrate appropriate methods to control the spread of pathogens including personal protective equipment. [REASON]
  3. Correctly graph and / or correct errors in vital signs graphing. [REASON]
  4. List five guidelines for filing records on a patient’s chart. [REASON]
  5. Explain and demonstrate the process of retrieving diagnostic test results using the computer. [REASON]
  6. Describe the health unit coordinator’s responsibilities regarding the completion of incident reports. [COMMUNICATE]
  7. Describe the health unit coordinator’s responsibilities in emergencies, such as fire or disaster situations. [ACT]



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