HIMS 1111 - Healthcare Careers

4.5 Credits

This course provides an overview of the healthcare field. Topics include healthcare delivery systems, history of healthcare, careers in healthcare, personal qualities of healthcare workers, principles of teamwork, time management, human growth and development, cultural diversity, safety issues, and computer technology in healthcare settings. Current issues in healthcare are addressed in order to enrich students’ understanding and breadth of knowledge of the U.S. healthcare system and the roles and functions of various healthcare professionals.

Lecture Hours: 4.5
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Identify how healthcare systems impact services performed and quality of care.
Summarize employability skills to enhance employment opportunities and job satisfaction.
Identify roles and responsibilities as a member of the healthcare team.
Interpret basic medical terminology in health care.
Demonstrate proficiency in solving basic math calculations in the field of health care.
Differentiate between wellness, disease, and anatomy and physiology to promote prevention and healthy behaviors.
Determine effective methods of communications in healthcare environments.
Describe legal responsibilities, limitations, and implications of the actions of healthcare workers.
Compare ethical practices with respect to cultural, social, and ethnic differences in healthcare environment.
Identify existing and potential hazards and employ safe work practices to prevent injury or illness.
Utilize information technology applications to protect the privacy and disclosure of health information as major changes in technology occur.
Use critical-thinking and problem-solving skills essential to career success in the healthcare field.

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