Surgical & Specialty Foundations (HLUC 1140)

This course builds on the theory and practice from Semester 1 and provides students with the skills to understand the foundations to process surgical orders, and orders from specialty units. Students will develop information literacy skills in class by creating and using their own resources to complete tasks accurately and safely on electronic or paper health records. Students will continue to develop their knowledge of the role and responsibility of the health unit coordinator (HUC) within specialized medical settings.
Course code: HLUC 1140
Credits: 3.0
Length: 70.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=HLUC&number=1140

Prerequisites

HLUC 1050.

Schedule †

HLUC 1140 schedule for programs:

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Instructor
60104June 4, 2025
to July 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Blended
  Location: Varies		Kumar, Sharon

Additional Information

  • Pre-operative orders
    Clinical Pathways
    Acute Pain Service
    Post-operative orders
    Specialty unit orders
    Interdisciplinary team members’ role and responsibility
    Related abbreviations and medical terminology to all topics

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.