Interview With An Health Unit Coordinator Graduate

Last week we wrote about the role of Health Unit Coordinators in care facilities. This week we're going a little further and talking to a graduate of our Health Unit Coordinator class, Babette P. Babette completed our course and then took the exam to join the industry's national association. With almost a year's worth of working experience behind her, so shares what she's learned.

WeCareOnline: Thanks for talking with us, Babette. First off, are you now working as a Health Unit Coordinator? If so, how long did it take?
Babette: Yes, I work in a 55 bed ER. It took 3 months.

WCO: Are you happy with your job?
B: It is very challenging, but I like it.

WCO: What surprises did you find when you started your job?
B: I was prepared for pretty much all, it was just a steep learning curve. Most of it was good. The only area that an online class cannot prepare you for is transcribing orders.  Even with the practice CD, it was still a big jump.

WCO: Does your position require you to be Certified by the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators?
B: Yes, it is required within 90 days of hire.

WCO: Do you think it was worth it to get your NAHUC certification?
B: Yes, it probably put me ahead of some of my co-applicants.

WCO: Would you recommend the We Care Online Health Unit Coordinator course to others?
B:  Yes, I already have to two people.

WCO: What is your favorite part of Health Unit Coordinating?
B. Helping to make a scary situation easier for patients and family.

WCO: Please share a little more about Health Unit Coordinating and how the We Care Online class helped you.

B: I like Health Unit Coordinating because I am a valued part of the health care team.  We work together for the best possible outcome.  Making a difference in the outcome of a patient's illness, or helping co-workers to be more efficient and productive is rewarding.  I did not have the time, nor did I want to spend endless hours commuting to a college where the course was offered.  WeCareOnline made it possible for me to attain my goal of becoming a Health Unit Coordinator with no commute and within my schedule constraints.

Thanks for your time, Babette. We wish you continued success with your Health Unit Coordinating career, and we're happy we could help you get your start!

For anyone else considering an HUC position, our HUC class is offered continuously throughout the year. It's an open enrollment class, so there are no start or end dates, and you can dive in immediately after we process your registration. With just sixty hours of class time (at your convenience), you can be on your way to a rewarding career with growth potential. What are you waiting for?