Introduction to Healthcare Science
Introduction to Healthcare Science is a foundations course for the Therapeutic Services Career Pathway. It is appropriate for students wishing to pursue a career in the Healthcare Industry. The course will enable students to receive initial exposure to Healthcare Science skills and attitudes applicable to the healthcare industry. The concepts of health, wellness, and preventative care are evaluated, as well as, ethical and legal responsibilities of today’s healthcare provider. Fundamental healthcares skills development is initiated including medical terminology, microbiology, and basic life support. This course is considered broad-based with high impact and is a prerequisite for all Healthcare Science Education courses.
Prerequisites: None
Syllabus
Curriculum Calendar
Weekly Medical Terminology Words & Abbreviations
BENCHMARKS
Benchmark 1 - Wednesday, February 14
Benchmark 2 - Wednesday, April 18
Benchmark 3 - FINAL EXAMS; May 21-25
PERFORMANCE ESSAY - Monday, April 30
History & Trends of Healthcare
History & Trends of Healthcare
Unlocking the History of Medicine
History of Medicine Timeline
Systems & Trends in Healthcare
Healthcare Delivery Systems
Healthcare Delivery Systems
Healthcare Delivery Systems Project (Guidelines)
Organizational Chart Template
Healthcare Delivery Systems Rubric
Careers in Healthcare
Communication
Incident Report Form
Prerequisites: None
Syllabus
Curriculum Calendar
Weekly Medical Terminology Words & Abbreviations
BENCHMARKS
Benchmark 1 - Wednesday, February 14
Benchmark 2 - Wednesday, April 18
Benchmark 3 - FINAL EXAMS; May 21-25
PERFORMANCE ESSAY - Monday, April 30
History & Trends of Healthcare
History & Trends of Healthcare
Unlocking the History of Medicine
History of Medicine Timeline
Systems & Trends in Healthcare
Healthcare Delivery Systems
Healthcare Delivery Systems
Healthcare Delivery Systems Project (Guidelines)
Organizational Chart Template
Healthcare Delivery Systems Rubric
Careers in Healthcare
Communication
Incident Report Form
Legal & Ethical Responsibilities in Healthcare
Legal Responsibilities in Healthcare Word Recognition
Legal Responsibilities in Healthcare Vocabulary
Legal & Ethical Issues Power pt.
Legal & Ethical Transparencies
Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Test
Legal Responsibilities in Healthcare Word Recognition
Legal Responsibilities in Healthcare Vocabulary
Legal & Ethical Issues Power pt.
Legal & Ethical Transparencies
Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Test