HLOC 1010 - So You Think You Want a Career in Healthcare?

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Health Occupations

Description:

This one-credit course will provide an overview of health careers to students seeking this career path. The course will include modules exploring the characteristics of healthcare providers, understanding the work environment, conversations with current healthcare providers, and the tools and resources to engage students and help them find success as they progress in this academic pathway. Further, students will be asked to participate in service outside of the classroom in organizations where they can explore patient interaction, the impact of healthcare on the community, and/or job shadowing and to reflect on those experiences. Resources to be provided. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain a variety of healthcare issues and different career choices in the field of healthcare. 2. Describe how service outside of the classroom links to healthcare graduate programs. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the requirements for specific healthcare graduate programs and the expectations for each. 4. Summarize the elements needed to find success in a healthcare career. 5. Analyze their educational and personal preparation efforts to develop themselves into valuable members of the healthcare workforce. Course fee required. FA, SP

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/24/2004 - 08/14/2022 

Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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