Intro to Health Care

Catalog description

This course provides foundational knowledge of the healthcare system, including healthcare roles, professional standards, medical terminology, ethical principles, patient safety, and communication strategies used in healthcare environments. You will also explore human body systems, care across the lifespan, and the role of technology in modern healthcare delivery. This knowledge prepares you for success in health-related fields and informed participation in the healthcare system. Delivered asynchronously, this course gives you the flexibility to engage with materials on your own schedule each week, with weekly checkpoints to keep your learning on track.