HUC Study Guide 2026
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HUC exam key facts
- The NAHUC Health Unit Coordinator Certification Examination consists of 120 multiple-choice questions, which includes 100 scored items and 20 non-scored pretest items. Source
- The passing standard for the NAHUC Health Unit Coordinator Certification Examination is determined using the Angoff method with statistical equating across forms, and the specific numerical cut score is not publicly disclosed. Source
- The examination fee for the NAHUC Health Unit Coordinator Certification Examination is $205 USD payable by credit card at registration. Source
- Candidates who fail the NAHUC Health Unit Coordinator Certification Examination must wait at least 60 days before they can retest, and they must retake the complete exam rather than individual sections. Source
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✍️ Sample HUC Questions & Answers
1. An order reads 'Sequential compression devices (SCDs) to bilateral lower extremities.' What is the purpose of this intervention?
SCDs apply intermittent pressure to the legs to promote venous return and prevent DVT.
2. An HUC has several urgent tasks at once: a STAT order, a ringing phone, and a visitor question. What should be done first?
STAT orders take priority because they involve immediate patient care needs.
3. When a patient is transferred to another room on the same unit, what must the coordinator update?
Updating location ensures orders, meals, results, and visitors reach the correct room.
4. Which person usually provides discharge teaching on medications and follow-up care?
Patient education is a clinical task performed by the nurse, not the unit coordinator.
5. When faxing patient information, what should the HUC do to protect confidentiality?
A confidentiality cover sheet and a verified number lower the risk of misdirected disclosures.
6. A coworker asks the HUC to share their computer login so they can look up an order quickly. What should the HUC do?
Login credentials must never be shared because access is tracked to each individual user.
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