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Introduction to Healthcare Professions

Allied HealthHealth & Human Services

Academic Department

Health, Education, and Human Services

School

Health & Human Services

Course Description

This course is designed to introduce students to various health care professions. It includes skills and topics common to all healthcare providers such as ethical and legal issues, professionalism, cultural considerations, vital signs, body mechanics, communication, infection control, and evidence based practice. This course will also introduce key elements in the formation and modification of medical terms. This course has a lab hands on component.

3

Course Fee

25

Miscellaneous Department Fee

0

Academic Level

Undergraduate

Eligible for Credit for Prior College Level Learning (CPCLL)

Yes

Acceptable Prior Learning Credit

Skilled Demonstration, Portfolio Review

Credit for Prior College Level Learning (CPCLL) Details

Skilled Demonstration Details

Skill checks for:

  • Basic assessment and vital signs

  • Hand washing

  • Don/Doff PPE

  • Patient transfers

Portfolio Review Details

Portfolio including Certifications/Licensure/Registrations as a healthcare provider. Evidence of implicit bias training Experience with direct patient care Evidence of healthcare education/training covering topics in this course. May include letters of recommendation, syllabus, transcript, curriculum.

CPCLL Faculty Contact

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Faculty Contact Email