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Aug 31, 2024
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AHE 116 - Introduction to Healthcare
4.0 Credits Explore the healthcare industry, regulatory systems and essential communication and decision-making skills for healthcare workers. Introduction to health occupations and educational requirements. Teaches basic skills and terminology common to health occupations. Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs) Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:- Compare and contrast the various healthcare careers available to determine which careers are of interest.
- Discuss factors that should be considered when seeking a healthcare occupation, such as duties, educational and credentialing requirements, job satisfaction, working environment, and career advancement.
- Explore the differences and similarities among healthcare settings, services and providers.
- Discuss current issues and trends in healthcare.
- Identify behaviors and attitudes consistent with those of successful healthcare professionals.
- Discuss interpersonal communications and demonstrate the process of language, listening skills, and nonverbal communications.
- Demonstrate basic problem solving skills.
- Recognize legal and ethical standards that affect workers within the healthcare industry.
- Explain the key concepts of patients’ rights and the laws that govern patient confidentiality.
- Describe the fundamentals of wellness and its impact on the disease process.
- Discuss and/or demonstrate basic skills required for a variety health occupations (i.e., safety, asepsis, and body mechanics).
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