Introduction to Health Care

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide an introduction to the health care environment. It includes medical terminology, confidentiality, professionalism, patient’s rights, medical ethics, universal precautions, and communication skills in health care. Managed care, continuous quality improvement and total quality management will be discussed. The student will also complete the necessary hospital safety modules for future clinical experiences. These include hazardous materials, infection control, electrical safety and age specific patient care. OPEN ONLY Open only to matriculated Invasive Cardiovascular Technology students.