HLUC1101 Processing Physician`s Orders
This course is designed to give the student the skills needed in transcribing physician's orders. Opportunities will be provided for the student gain experiences transcribing medication orders, diagnostic studies orders, treatment orders, diet orders and activity orders. The student will become acquainted with specialty orders such as admission orders, preoperative orders and postoperative orders. Computer transcription will also be introduced. In addition, the student will gain experience reading hand written physician orders.
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Process physician orders
Critique orders
Categorize types of physician orders
Execute computer applications for order transcription
Figure out handwritten orders
Break down specialty orders
Incorporate unit specific competencies
Summarize Health Unit Coordinator Internship requirements
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the bookstore.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Disability Services assists students with disabilities who need accommodations to access programs, services and college activities. If this applies to you, please contact the DS Office on your campus to initiate the accommodations process.
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Credit Details