HLTK 1560 - INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Institution:

Northern Wyoming Community College District

Subject:

Health Tech

Description:

This course introduces health profession fundamentals. United States health care systems and health profession career pathways are explored. Competencies and standards for providing client/patient-centered care include leadership, professional characteristics, roles, responsibilities and wellness; ethical and legal issues; effective communication and inter-professional collaboration; medical terminology and math; safety and quality improvement measures; health informatics, the scientific process and evidence-based practice. A health profession portfolio is developed.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sheridan.edu

Phone Number:

888-675-0505

Calendar System:

Semester

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