Diagnostic Foundations

Course code HLUC 1135

Credit 2.5

Length 60.0 hours

Course outline View

This course builds from the concepts in Semester 1 and provides students with the skills to understand the requirements to process Diagnostic orders. 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 awareness of the role and responsibility of the health unit coordinator (HUC) in relation to Diagnostic orders.

Prerequisites

HLUC 1050.

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What you will learn

  • Foundations to process Diagnostic orders:
    -Specimens collection
    -Investigate all Laboratory departments
    -Introduction to the Diagnostic Departments
    -Interdisciplinary team members’ role and responsibility
    Related abbreviations and medical terminology to all topics

How to register

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

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
61363 September 24, 2026
to October 23, 2026
Lecture
Online
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Contact us

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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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.