HLTH 101 - Opportunities in Health and Medical Careers

Institution:

Flathead Valley Community College

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Description:

2 credits (All Semesters) Prerequisites: ability to use internet and word processing. Lecture, research, discussion groups, assessments, observa-tions, and field trips provide orientation to make a career choice and set goals to obtain employment in healthcare professions. Students explore characteristics of healthcare personnel, personal assessment as a healthcare worker, levels of education required for various occupations, certi-fication and licensing, healthcare systems, healthcare terms, philosophy and continuity of care, overview of medical law and ethics, client advocacy, current issues trends, legislative, and economic influences.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.fvcc.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 756-3822

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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