4 class hours This course presents an introduction to the healthcare professions and is designed to provide students with the tools that are essential for success in health care programs. Some of the topics presented include personal care management, ethical and legal issues, cultural influences on health care, introductory pharmacology, and basic clinical lab skills. The course will be presented in seminar format, and assignments are developed to expose students to a variety of health care occupations, roles, and settings.

This course will compare and contrast diverse health careers. Students will discuss the history, providers, and delivery models involved in Health Care. The course will explore how such factors as economic class and status in groups such as gender, age, and physical ability affect health care professionals. Students will also explore numerous fields and opportunities in the Health Care Industry.