US Healthcare System

Catalog description

This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the US healthcare system, components, how it is funded as well as services provided. It will explore various operations and components of the healthcare system, as well as the overall functions within points of care. The overview will continue with an overview of careers within the variety of healthcare settings including management, budget, legal, patient care, diagnosis, etc. A comparison of healthcare across the world to the US healthcare system will be incorporated into study. The course will conclude with an examination of the economic impact of healthcare and healthcare training on the overall economy of a city, state and country.