HEAL 102 - Introduction to Healthcare Professions

3 Credits

Introduction to various healthcare professions and healthcare teams in an ambulatory care setting. History of traditional and non traditional medicine and influence of heritage and culture.

Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
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Designed to Serve Students interested in healthcare careers in an ambulatory care setting.
Active Date 20201208T18:00:22

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Contact Hours: Lecture 33
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
PLA Eligible Yes

Course Outline

Introduction to healthcare careers
Health care settings and teams
History of Medicine
Effects of culture in medicine
HIV/AIDS Training

Student Learning Outcomes
Analyze and compare three ambulatory healthcare careers, selecting one that best meets your professional goals.

Define and identify differences between certification, licensure and registration.

Compare your chosen profession with other professions on the healthcare team, and explain how your profession fits into the team.

Analyze and discuss how cultural diversity interacts with a variety of medical practices.

Pass the HIV/AIDS national test by completing HIV/AIDS Training.