Introduction to Health Professions

Catalog description

This course will provide an introduction to various professions in the health care field. Students will be exposed to an overview of health care systems and major aspects of health care delivery. Students will understand health care priorities on the national and local levels. Various health careers will be reviewed to gain an understanding of their associated roles and responsibilities along with an overview of the professional behavior, related values, interests, and ethics expected for a health professional. Students will explore health career options based on an understanding of the professional tasks, skills, tools and technology, abilities, work activities, work context/environment, and educational, training, and legal requirements. In addition, the course will provide an introduction to medical terminology, as well as library skills.